Introduction to Microsoft SharePoint: Features and Benefits

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Onshoring US Manufacturing - Strategies for the Future

A recent article published by The Globe and Mail indicates that large US manufacturers are reverting their offshoring business strategies. Larger manufacturers like Boeing Co. and General Electric Co. are now finding that the benefits of lower wages accrued through offshoring strategies are offset by higher material costs and logistics. Here are some interesting things to keep in mind:

• The US unemployment rate of 8.3% stands as a significant barrier towards full economic recovery from the economic downturn of 2007 - 2009;
• The resurgence of US manufacturing added 50,000 new jobs during the month of January;
• As some manufacturers begin transitioning their business processes by onshoring what was previously offshored work, CEO's will be looking to fill approximately 600,000 manufacturing jobs;
• According to The Institute for Supply Management, US factories grew in January at the fastest pace in seven months at a reported index rating of 54.1 (ratings above 50 indicate expansion).

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Software Development Lifecycle

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Mmmm...Donuts!

Social Media is finally explained in terms we can all understand!

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Ideaca Calgary's Ski Weekend in Banff

Great time at the Ideaca ski weekend in Banff on Saturday. Beautiful day and fun night with the crew!

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Calling All Retailers!

Join Ideaca & Microsoft on March 1st for a Complimentary Breakfast Seminar on How Corporate Collaboration Strategy Affects Profits for Retailers!
Attend this event to learn how your retail organzation can:

Empower store associates with the information they need on the floor to drive sales conversions and improve productivity.

Address comparison shopping on the floor with real-time competitive information.

Provide details on product information and pricing, inventory (in stock/out of stock), and more.

Deliver real-time views of the business to corporate decision makers on conversion and productivity metrics

Time & Location

Breakfast & Registration:
8:30 am - 9:00 am
Seminar:
9:00 am - 11:30 am
Tablet Draw:
11:30 am
Microsoft Missisauga Campus
Events Entrance
1950 Meadowvale Blvd
Mississauga, ON L5N 8L9

 Click to register for this event and also be entered to win a Samsung Tablet!

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Labour Availability Top Issue for Oil & Gas Companies in Canada

In a recent Ernst & Young report, 47% of Canada's leading Oil & Gas companies cited that labour availability is the top issue facing their organization. With the Alberta government predicting a shortage of at least 77,000 workers within the next decade, the ability to attract and retain talent while creating efficiencies in operations will be critical. A few things to keep in mind:

• Organizations must ensure critical information and knowledge is passed on from one generation of workers to the next with document best practices
• Identify new approaches and strategies to manage talent
• Integrate people, processes, and technologies across the enterprise with composite applications
• Become more creative in attracting talent

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