Limited seats still available at the CIO Pocket MBA at Boston University

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CIO Pocket MBA
April 12-16, 2010
Boston University School of Management
Boston, Massachusetts
http://management.bu.edu/exec/elc/CIO

This year, you're probably juggling budget cuts, revamps to your IT infrastructure and maybe a merger or acquisition as well as a workforce stressed by cutbacks and pay freezes.

To excel in this environment, you have to be able to assess the strategic landscape, design and execute projects effectively, explain the contribution of IT in business terms and manage disruption and change so the organization emerges stronger, not paralyzed by fear or indecision.

Helping you navigate these challenges is what the CIO Pocket MBA is all about. Developed by CIO magazine and leading scholars at Boston University, it covers everything from the implications of a networked world economy to measuring IT investments using internal rate of return. You'll learn how to use market-based analytical frameworks to assess strategic challenges, and to define the leadership capabilities you'll need to excel in today's challenging economy.

We understand your schedule's tight, but these five days can help you make the most of your time and efforts for years to come.  Classes are small and space is limited, so we urge you to register now to receive the early registration rate of $4,295 –a special limited quantity of $500 scholarships are available for qualified attendees to apply to your tuition – contact  Elizabeth Nassar at elc@management.bu.edu to confirm your scholarship.
 
This unique program is held at Boston University's renowned Executive Leadership Center.  Your registration also includes a complimentary pass to attend one of CIO's executive conferences along with two night's accommodation – this includes the CIO Leadership Event, CIO 100 Symposium & Awards or the CIO: Year Ahead Summit.

"The week I spent at the CIO/BU pocket MBA program will have a long-lasting positive effect on my business career. From the up-to-date curriculum to the world-class teaching staff, from the excellent class facilities to the high quality of professional networking, every aspect of the program was outstanding and deserving of the highest accolades."
-- Andre Mendes, Global CIO, Special Olympics

If you have questions or need additional information please feel fee to contact us at 617-353-4248, email elc@management.bu.edu or visit http://management.bu.edu/exec/elc/cio . The Executive Programs department will be happy to answer any questions you may have. Group discounts are available – please call for details.

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Open source is harder for mobile platforms: Cheap Linux netbooks

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Wireless does community service; Are you a supertasker?

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	Wireless does community service Sometimes we take for granted critical infrastructures that invisibly chug along, doing their jobs and improving our quality of life. One example is the use of wireless for municipal intelligent transportation systems and related applications. Read More ARTICLE: AirMagnet, now part of Fluke Networks Professional Spectrum Analysis in USB Form Factor AirMagnet Spectrum XT combines in-depth RF analysis w/ real-time WLAN information for quicker & more accurate troubleshooting of performance problems. The solution replaces legacy spectrum analyzer solutions that are expensive; can be used only on legacy PCs; & provide a myopic view on solving WLAN network performance problems due to interference. 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Aastra, Alcatel-Lucent, Polycom announce new IP devices at VoiceCon

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	Aastra, Alcatel-Lucent, Polycom announce new IP devices at VoiceCon Aastra announced last week at VoiceCon that it is adding to its IP phones portfolio with two new models optimized for Microsoft Communicator 14. The Aastra 6721ip and 6725ip phones are designed to facilitate the adoption of unified communications and include features such as a color 3.5" LCD screen, essential calling features through navigation keys, and wideband audio. Read More RESOURCE COMPLIMENTS OF: NEC How did The Peninsula Shanghai improve their guest services? They partnered with NEC. Peninsula wanted to create a fully converged voice and data wireless LAN throughout the hotel to respond to guests requests instantly. See how NEC, a leading provider of IT and network solutions and services, helped Peninsula deal with this challenge in this case study. Click to continue In this Issue Tech Secrets: 21 Things 'They' Don't Want You to Know Inside net neutrality with FCC Commissioner Robert M. McDowell Is a Verizon iPhone in the Works? WHITE PAPER: Adobe Collaboration Study: user Trends, IT Opportunities A recent survey of knowledge workers shows they still rely on familiar collaboration tools such as email and telephone calls, but desire new ways to be more productive. See all the results and find out how IT can embrace current work habits and easily adapt as new technologies emerge. Read More Tech Secrets: 21 Things 'They' Don't Want You to Know Yes, the truth is out there. But they don't want you to know about it. Read More WHITE PAPER: Aruba Networks Network Rightsizing Best Practices Guide Network Rightsizing is an evolutionary approach to network design that significantly reduces costs while simultaneously increasing mobility for campus and enterprise users. This guide provides a methodology to enable IT to break away from the status quo of port-based network architectures, allowing an unprecedented reduction in cost and complexity. Read More! Inside net neutrality with FCC Commissioner Robert M. McDowell For a commissioner's perspective on net neutrality, Network World asked Hugh Carter Donahue, a communications policy expert and scholar, to pose questions to FCC Commissioner Robert M. McDowell. Read More WHITE PAPER: AccelOps IT Service Management: Beyond the Myths Discover best practices and supporting technologies that deliver the straightest path to service reliability, operational efficiency and effective ROI. Also, examine three case studies that show how IT service management works in the real world. Read More! Is a Verizon iPhone in the Works? The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Apple may have a Verizon iPhone in the works. Read More
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