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Microsoft releases Skype for Business technical preview

Mar16
by on March 16, 2015 at 2:00 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Insider

Back in December, Microsoft demoed how it was unifying Lync – it’s old business-centric video chat app – and Skype into a singular Skype for Business product, with the promise of giving organizations reach to Skype users outside of their business’ walls. Now it’s offering up a technical preview, which it announced at its Convergence conference today. Lync customers can trial it to get ready for the full transition to Skype. Skype for business is obviously based on Skype’s design, but pulls in many of Lync’s features, such as online meetings, enterprise-grade security and compliance and control tools for IT departments.…

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Smart thermostat Tado announces IFTTT integration and an API for developers

Mar16
by on March 16, 2015 at 1:50 pm
Posted In: Apps, Around the Web, Gadgets, Insider, Product Updates

Tado, a European rival to systems like the Google-owned Nest thermostat, has today announced support for IFTTT channels and the launch of a public API. Naturally, by providing extensibility options, the company is hoping to expand its ecosystem of related devices and services by garnering developer support. So, for example, by connecting up your Tado with your internet-connected lights (via IFTTT), you could set it so your lights switch off automatically when you leave home by tapping into Tado’s geo-location feature. Alongside the IFTTT integration, Tado also announced the launch of its first developer and partner APIs: “The Pebble and Android…

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Lean Startup author Eric Ries is crowdfunding a new book, and backers will help him write it

Mar16
by on March 16, 2015 at 1:30 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Insider

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Eric Ries, author of perhaps the most influential startup business book of the past decade, has today launched a Kickstarter campaign for a new book, called The Leader’s Guide Given the success of The Lean Startup, it’s no surprise Ries has a traditional publishing deal and doesn’t need to launch a crowdfunding campaign. Don’t be fooled into thinking this is just a dumb marketing ploy though. The Leader’s Guide will be separate from the book he’s working on for Crown Publishing, and it’s quite an interesting concept. The title will be a four-color, 250-page, hardcover and digital book that will only…

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Lean Startup author Eric Ries is crowdfunding a new book, and backers will help him write it

Mar16
by on March 16, 2015 at 1:30 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Insider

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Eric Ries, author of perhaps the most influential startup business book of the past decade, has today launched a Kickstarter campaign for a new book, called The Leader’s Guide Given the success of The Lean Startup, it’s no surprise Ries has a traditional publishing deal and doesn’t need to launch a crowdfunding campaign. Don’t be fooled into thinking this is just a dumb marketing ploy though. The Leader’s Guide will be separate from the book he’s working on for Crown Publishing, and it’s quite an interesting concept. The title will be a four-color, 250-page, hardcover and digital book that will only…

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How to become someone worth talking to, or even better, worth talking about

Mar16
by on March 16, 2015 at 1:00 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, branding, How-To's, Insider

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Matthew Capala is an Internet entrepreneur, SEO strategist, speaker, and author. He is the founder of Alphametic, an organic growth accelerator, and SearchDecoder. Mathew is an Adj. Professor at NYU, and is the author of Amazon-bestselling book, “SEO Like I’m 5.” This article was first published on Medium. Being interesting isn’t just about learning how to become a good conversationalist. You need stories to tell. I realized it early in life. In every job and at every stage of my life I had unique content that gave me an edge, and eventually propelled me ahead of the pack. You need to offer…

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