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Another economic challenge - Will deficits lead to inflation?

Analysis: As one problem passes, others emerge. With the problem of the deep recession beginning to fade, the potential for higher inflation looms.

IT recession over? Spending will rebound, analysis firm says

However, Gartner warns that a weakening dollar could be a major factor in what it describes as a “modest” IT recovery. Execs like those at SAS don't like growth based on weaker currency.

Handling those e-mails to the president - The Agile way

Executive Insight: Agile software development refers to a group of software development methodologies based on iterative development. Product requirements and solutions evolve through collaboration between self-organizing cross-functional teams. Does it work? Yes. The Agile process has transformed our business. Unlike typical “waterfall” development, it has brought us closer to our customers, increased employee productivity and engaged our employees.

Google vs. the Dragon – War over words could ignite into flames

As Google displays backbone and delays its phone launch in China dispute over censorship and hacking, the Chinese government warns ‘foreign enterprises’ to ‘adhere’ and ‘respect’ its ‘cultural traditions.’

The ‘seven Ps’ - Great advice for investor presentations

The Angel Connection: Pitch, people, pain, product, players, projections, proposition are the crucial points for entrepreneurs to address in making a money pitch.

‘Modern Warfare 2’ – A $1 billion seller packed with action

An Xbox 360 review: This videogame could become the biggest seller of all time. Why? Its gorgeous graphics outclass even the classic Modern Warfare 1 and are combined with nonstop action, a great cast of characters and fantastic gameplay. Plus, the multiplayer gameplay is superb.

Hot combat in the cold Artic via "Call of Duty"

Take a hard look before investing billions in technology

Commentary: The terrifying, but unsuccessful, Christmas "underwear" bomber attack has given rise to calls for massive new expenditures in airport screening devices. Instead of reflexively making this multibillion dollar expenditure in response to the attack, we should take a hard look at the entire system we have in place for securing air travel to determine what combination of investments and policy changes will most effectively reduce the risks we face from terrorism.

Are full-body scanners a wise investment?

Looking for opportunity at IBM? Big Blue is hiring – in India

While the company cut 10,000 from its U.S.-based work force in 2009, an exec says no layoffs were made in India. Now, he says, IBM will add 5,000 workers there.

Google vs. China – A victory for freedom and free enterprise

Search engine giant vows to stop doing business and to end censorship after hacking attacks traced to China. Now, will China blink as it did in the ‘Green Dam’ fiasco?

A ‘perfect storm’ sank hopes for Nortel, former board member says

In an interview with the Canadian Press, former government finance minister says saving the bankrupt telecommunications gear maker was a “long shot.”

As Sun sets, HP goes after its customers – with Red Hat’s help

There’s blood in the water as Sun-Oracle merger drags on. Hewlett Packard is offering Sun customers plenty of bait to bolt. Part of the offer is discounted Red Hat training.

As Sun sets, HP goes after its customers – with Red Hat’s help

There’s blood in the water as Sun-Oracle merger drags on. Hewlett Packard is offering Sun customers plenty of bait to bolt. Part of the offer is discounted Red Hat training.

Lenovo unveils another trend-setter - a hybrid notebook

IdeaPad U1 combines a notebook with a detachable slate touchscreen device – two PCs in one under 4-pound device for under $1,000.

Lenovo's new U1 hybrid

Debating Startup visa: It’s time for xenophobes to be quiet; it’s time to create jobs

Opinion: We can boost the economy without any cost to taxpayers. It’s not about admitting H-1B visa holders who sometimes make Americans compete for high-paying jobs, but bringing in entrepreneurs who expand the pie for everyone.

Entrepreneurship survival 101: It’s all about selling

Opinion: The one skill which entrepreneurs need is something they don’t teach in business school—selling. The ability to persuade people to believe in you is a necessity. That’s because sales is not just about selling things for money. Selling is about life.