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Overseas, Twitter cites access, privacy and Kakao among its biggest challenges

Posted October 4, 2013 - 4:58 pm

Twitter doesn't seem to have a problem attracting users in international markets, but it definitely has problems making money off them.
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10 tidbits from Twitter's IPO filing

Posted October 3, 2013 - 9:26 pm

Twitter made its IPO documents public Thursday and in the process revealed some juicy information about the company, like how much money it makes (or loses) and how much its executives get paid. Here are a few of the details we learned about Twitter today.
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Twitter appears to have dodged Facebook's mobile problem

Posted October 3, 2013 - 8:56 pm

Twitter has fewer users and less revenue than Facebook, but in mobile advertising Twitter appears to have dodged the problems that dragged down Facebook's stock after its public offering last year.
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Instagram says ads are on the way

Posted October 3, 2013 - 7:37 pm

Ads are coming to Instagram in the next couple of months, the photo- and video-sharing app maker said Thursday.
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Twitter IPO reveals a company that's growing fast but losing money

Posted October 3, 2013 - 6:17 pm

Twitter has filed for its long-awaited initial public offering, revealing a fast-growing company but one that lost money in each of the past three years.
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Next generation of carrier systems going virtual

Posted October 3, 2013 - 5:53 pm

The latest version of Nokia Siemens Networks software for running mobile carriers is virtualized, pointing toward a future of fully cloud-based systems that could help operators run even more efficiently and roll out new services more quickly.
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When 10 seconds don't do -- Snapchat now lets photos stay for a day

Posted October 3, 2013 - 2:56 pm

Snapchat is giving photos and videos captured with its app some longevity.
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Unified Communications 101

Posted October 3, 2013 - 12:16 pm

What's the best way to implement a unified communications solution for your organization?
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Surviving the Business Equivalent of the Zombie Apocalypse

Posted October 3, 2013 - 12:16 pm

More than 43% of businesses that close following a natural disaster never reopen, and an additional 29% of businesses close down permanently within two years of the event.
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Lawmaker: Snowden may have had help with leaks

Posted October 3, 2013 - 11:50 am

Edward Snowden may not have acted alone, and may have had outside assistance, when he leaked information about the U.S. National Security Agency's data collection and surveillance programs earlier this year.
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When Disaster Tests Your Business, Cloud Communications Can Save It

Posted October 3, 2013 - 11:01 am

Find out why the survivors of Hurricane Sandy and other recent calamities say they wish they'd had cloud-based business VoIP communications, rather than "the vulnerability and limitations of the premises-based communications we had in place."
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Success with UC: Integrated Solutions with a Forward-Looking Partner

Posted October 3, 2013 - 11:01 am

Read this white paper to see how 8x8's powerful enterprise-class UC solutions can help you obtain real strategic business benefits.
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Six Ways Your Small Business Can Save with Internet Phone Service

Posted October 3, 2013 - 11:01 am

Traditional phone systems present two main problems for businesses: limited features and high costs. As a result, small businesses are migrating to Internet phone systems that deliver advanced communication features
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eGuide: 8 Reasons Why you Need Hosted VoIP

Posted October 3, 2013 - 11:01 am

Hosted VoIP is one of the fastest growing technologies being adopted by small businesses today. The cost savings and enhanced features are hard to beat.
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What Phone Features Should Every Small Business Have?

Posted October 3, 2013 - 11:00 am

In this this informative eBook, USA TODAY small business columnist Steve Strauss explains in plain English why VoIP is such a good idea for small business
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Top 8 Communications Tools for Small Businesses

Posted October 3, 2013 - 11:00 am

Powerful technology is available to help your small business improve its communications with customers, employees and suppliers. View this free On-Demand Webcast produced by BizLaunch.
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On-Demand Webcast: 7 Reasons to Choose VoIP

Posted October 3, 2013 - 11:00 am
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Re-Thinking Communications to Grow Your Business

Posted October 3, 2013 - 11:00 am

Today's customers can use the Internet to search for businesses 24 hours a day, using search engines and social media sites.
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How Cloud Communications Reduce Costs and Increase Productivity

Posted October 3, 2013 - 11:00 am

Does your phone system lack Fortune 500 communication features? Are you ready to cut your phone bill in half? Download this new eBook to quickly learn how cloud communications deliver these 4 benefits
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Learn How 8x8's VoIP Phone Solutions Meet Tomorrow's Small Business Challenge

Posted October 3, 2013 - 11:00 am
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The Cost Advantages of Using a Hosted Unified Communications Service: A TCO Guide for SMBs

Posted October 3, 2013 - 11:00 am

A challenge for small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) is the cost of scaling their communications systems.
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Executive Brief: 3 Myths About VoIP Phone Service That May Be Holding Back Your Business

Posted October 3, 2013 - 11:00 am

What You Don't Know About Hosted VoIP Can Hurt Your Business
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Business Growing Pains: 5 Ways VoIP Helps

Posted October 3, 2013 - 11:00 am

Business Growing Pains: 5 Ways VoIP Helps
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Wainhouse Evaluation: 8x8's Virtual Office Pro VoIP and Unified Communications Solution

Posted October 3, 2013 - 11:00 am

Download the results of an extensive, independent evaluation of 8x8 Virtual Office cloud communications solution recently completed by industry analyst firm Wainhouse Research.
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Smartphone vendors target BYOD enterprises

Posted October 3, 2013 - 8:19 am

Smartphone vendors have rekindled their infatuation with enterprises as the consumer segment fizzles; this week's exhibit is the launch of LG Electronics' Gate, which separates users' professional and private lives through virtualization.
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