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Courtney Macavinta


The Hidden Costs of Open Source

By Courtney Macavinta |  Nov 1, 2006

When switching your business to open source software, you lose the licensing fees but may pick up other costs.  Read story

Do you need a workplace IM policy?

By Courtney Macavinta |  Oct 1, 2006

Protecting your company’s network and reputation are only two of the reasons you need to implement instant messaging guidelines in the workplace.  Read story

Six Ways to Use IM Productively

By Courtney Macavinta |  Oct 1, 2006

How to improve productivity by using instant messaging while avoiding the wasted time so often associated with IM.  Read story

The Best Instant Message Programs for Business

By Courtney Macavinta |  Oct 1, 2006

Forget the IM services from AOL, Yahoo! or MSN. These programs were created specifically for business.  Read story

Does Open Source Software Make Sense for Your Business?

By Courtney Macavinta |  Oct 1, 2006

Avoiding costly software purchases and licenses may provide the incentive to push small and mid-size firms to consider collaboratively-developed software.  Read story

Can Instant Messaging Work for Business?

By Courtney Macavinta |  Oct 1, 2006

As popular as IM is, it still has limitations and security risks. Should you spend money on a business IM service?  Read story