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The 8 Characteristics Of Great Leaders
The business community is awash in books, manuals and courses on what it takes to be a great leader. So why do you need another one? Consider the source: Ram Charan, coauthor of Execution: The Discipline of Getting Things Done and author of What the CEO Wants You to Know. One of the world’s most…
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Dell Issues Recall Reminder to Users
Just a few days before the Christmas holidays, Dell has issued a reminder to its customers to check their notebooks and return any lithium-ion battery packs that were listed under the voluntary Aug. 14 recall. On Dec. 21, a spokesperson confirmed that the Round Rock, Texas, PC maker had issued the reminder to its customers…
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Key Developer Quits Novell over Microsoft Patent Pact
Jeremy Allison, a leading Samba developer and well-known open-source speaker, has decided to leave Novell because of his objections to the Microsoft/Novell patent agreement. In his public letter of resignation, Allison said, “This has been a very difficult decision, but one I feel I have no choice but to make.” “As many of you will…
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Thoma Cressey Moves Seen as Boon for IBM
During the past several years, investment company Thoma Cressey Equity Partners has made its presence felt in the software world, and 2006 was no exception. In just the last few months, the company acquired and merged Vision Solutions International and iTera. Then, Thoma Cressey entered into a recapitalization agreement with Sirius Computer Solutions. All totaled,…
