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Mac Users, The Wait For a New Version Of Office May Soon Be Over

It isn’t easy to be an Apple fan and a fan of Microsoft Office, too. But some small business owners are certainly in that boat.You may prefer a Mac for work, but clients can’t stop sending you .doc files. So what is a Mac loving Microsoft Office using business owner to do? Well, fortunately a solution is at hand. The ... Read More »

Mayor appoints former CPS official to Chicago Board of Education

Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced on Thursday the appointment of Arnaldo “Arnie” Rivera to serve on the Chicago Board of Education. | Provided photo Jacob Wittich @JacobWittich | email Sign-Up for our News & Politics Newsletter  Sign-Up Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced on Thursday the appointment of a former top aide to the Chicago Board of Education. Arnaldo Rivera, a former educator ... Read More »

Four education claims of 2016 – reviewed

2016 has been a big year in education. Debates over school funding and the nation’s poor performance in school assessments have led to the surfacing of several claims about education. We take a closer look at some of the common claims to see if there is any truth to them. Claim 1: More funding does not equal better outcomes “For ... Read More »

Ways of turning big data into marketing gold

(c)iStock/gmutlu Wherever we turn in the 21st century, all industries are jumping on the idea of big data; and marketing is no different. Businesses from start ups to blue chips are investing in big data. The Internet of Things (IoT) is opening up new horizons for many, for instance by allowing your connected fridge to suggest new products. Beyond this, ... Read More »

Colliers rethinks the marketing strategies of Vancouver tech firms

Procurify co-founder Aman Mann says Vancouver’s tech sector is still maturing.RIC ERNST / VANCOUVER SUN Hootsuite’s headquarters in Vancouver.HANDOUT / VANCOUVER SUN B.C.’s technology sector is maturing with more first-generation start-ups stabilizing and seeking newer, higher-quality downtown office space, according to a new report by Colliers International. Tech firm growth in Metro Vancouver, Victoria and Kelowna has been changing tech ... Read More »

Social Media Diet: 7 Things I’m Doing This Holiday Season Instead of Scrolling My TL

Since enduring the election (and some minor heartbreak during the holiday season), I’ve found myself continuously abusing The Worldwide Bloodstream—namely Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram—despite the fact that it only exacerbates my mood. My news feeds have literally been “feeding” my negative emotions about current affairs, and allowing me to stew in a pool of bitterness about my personal life. I ... Read More »

RNC clarifies part of Christmas message after social media criticism

NOW PLAYINGTrump transition entering final weeks Never autoplay videos A Republican National Committee official lashed out at critics after part of a Christmas statement it made Sunday sparked outrage on social media. RNC Chairman Reince Priebus released a three-paragraph statement on the holiday, but it was the first paragraph that drew critics’ attention. “Over two millennia ago, a new hope ... Read More »

Reports of mall disturbances light up social media

(Photo: Kevin R. Wexler, NorthJersey.com, via USA TODAY Network) A flurry of reports of mall melees and disturbances rippled across social media Monday on a day Americans swarmed shopping hubs for post-holiday bargains. Disturbances that led to some malls being evacuated included reports from Elizabeth, N.J.; Fayetteville, N.C.; East Garden City, N.Y.; Aurora, Colo.; Tempe, Ariz.; Beachwood Place, a suburb of Cleveland; and Memphis. About ... Read More »

69 Percent of SMBs Focus IT Budget on Emerging Tech

Sixty-nine percent of small and medium-sized businesses are devoting part of their IT budget for 2016 to newer and emerging technologies. These include technologies like 3D printers and wearable devices, as well as dashboard and data visualization software applications. The stat comes from a new survey-based whitepaper by technology company Insight Enterprises Inc. (NASDAQ: NSIT). That figure raises to three in ... Read More »