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So Noted: I might go to IBM Connect after all

IBM Connect social business conference tones down the publicity machine

By Bob Brown

Jan 6, 2016 3 mins

Collaboration Software IBM Small and Medium Business

Amazon WorkMail can now be yours for $4 per user per month

Regional data control is included in the new enterprise service

By Katherine Noyes

Jan 5, 2016 2 mins

Amazon.com Cloud Computing Email Clients

Is Dropbox planning a P2P option? New patent suggests it’s looking beyond the cloud

If marketed, the new technology could help address data-sovereignty issues

By Katherine Noyes

Jan 4, 2016 2 mins

Cloud Storage Collaboration Software Small and Medium Business

How Slack and Hipchat made collaboration cool in 2015

Buoyed by consumerization workers mounting frustration with email), Slack and Atlassian rose to prominence in 2015. CIOs, as well as executive for both vendors, discuss why everyone suddenly wants to collaborate.

By Clint Boulton

Dec 23, 2015 8 mins

Collaboration Software Small and Medium Business Technology Industry

Nothing says Merry Christmas like a little Slack Schwag

Wear your love for Slack collaboration tool on your chest and feet

By Bob Brown

Dec 22, 2015 2 mins

Collaboration Software Email Clients Small and Medium Business

Why ownCloud’s CEO isn’t worried about the death of Safe Harbor

The file-sync and share provider doesn't do storage, so in many ways it sidesteps cross-border issues

By Katherine Noyes

Dec 17, 2015 5 mins

Collaboration Software Open Source Small and Medium Business

Microsoft reneges on unlimited cloud storage for some business users

Organizations that have 'premium' Office 365 subscriptions will still get all the storage they need

By Blair Frank

Dec 17, 2015 2 mins

Cloud Storage Microsoft Microsoft 365

Ex-Cisco exec Warrior shows drive

Becomes U.S. CEO for NextEV, electric car competitor to Tesla

By Jim Duffy

Dec 16, 2015 3 mins

Cisco Systems File Sharing IT Leadership

New LinkedIn job listings help you find the right gig

To help you find better career opportunities, job postings on LinkedIn will soon receive a makeover that includes additional details on hiring companies and their current employees.

By Matt Kapko

Dec 16, 2015 2 mins

Careers LinkedIn Social Networking Apps

Slack sets aside $80 million to help developers extend its platform

A new app directory will help users find integrations

By Katherine Noyes

Dec 15, 2015 2 mins

Collaboration Software Enterprise Applications Small and Medium Business