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The strong alliance between the U.S. and Europe has faded significantly since the U.S.war in Iraq. Many Europeans recall the statements by U.S. Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld that those who opposed the Iraq war were living in "Old Europe". This environment, along with the strong common identity that Europeans are attempting to forge with the European Union ("EU"), make it increasingly difficult to develop a strategy for sales of technology in Europe. An understanding of the attitude of the EU toward regulation of technology and the Internet is important for any U.S. technology company doing business in Europe.
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If there is one thing you can count on in the technology sector, it's change. 2006 is no exception; in fact we are facing a total technology makeover particularly with the Internet. 2006 might force us to look at technology differently - its capabilities, challenges, and opportunities - in ways we never imagined a few years ago. A study by the Technology, Media & Telecommunications practice at Deloitte & Touche USA LLP examines 10 emerging trends likely to have a major influence on the industry.
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The boom of the dot-com era in 1999 brought the emergence of corporate venture capital as a major source of funding to the private equity markets. Corporate venture investments peaked in the third quarter of 2000 with 608 deals totaling a combined $4.9 billion

By the second quarter of 2001, corporate venture capital activity dropped to just 172 deals worth approximately a combined $845 million. Not surprising because corporations historically jump into venture investments when times are good and exit quickly when times get rough. However, when compared to past decades, corporate venturing investment activities are still significant. Why?
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"Free" has long reigned in the #1 position for attracting attention, awareness, and most importantly trial or initial purchase. These offers have enjoyed being King - an offer that has been a proven winner, something that you could always count on. Now the King is Dead, and the successor is set to have a long reign as the new King.
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Want to learn more? Be sure to attend the March 23rd SCSC IMPACT event "Personalize Your Marketing Plan". Panelists include experts in email, direct mail and personalized web pages. This will be an interactive session, allowing time to ask the experts your questions.

As many employers have found in recent years, the competition for the most skilled and talented workers is often decided on the basis of overall compensation. Attracting and retaining individuals has required employers to offer more than just competitive salaries and solid benefits. As a result, many employers have begun to rely increasingly on incentive compensation programs to retain employees and motivate them over the short and long term. Here are some points to be considered when an employer sets out to establish an incentive program.
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