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Hacking a Great Career in Consulting - a conversation about not just surviving, but thriving, in your technology consulting career. (Audio)

By Aaron Erickson

In this second episode author of The Nomadic Developer, Aaron Erickson, and Ted Neward discuss how to prepare for a great career in technology consulting.

22:39Jun 25, 2009Audio MP3

Job Security in Technology Consulting. A conversation about careers in consulting during a downturn. (Audio)

By Aaron Erickson

Aaron Erickson, author of "The Nomadic Developer", and Ted Neward talk about job security in technology consulting as compared to IT, and how technology consultants can *create* their own job security.

20:07Jun 25, 2009Audio MP3

Implementing ITIL Change and Release Management, Part 2 (Operations and Benefits) (Audio)

By Larry Klosterboer

ITIL experts Larry Klosterboer and Robin Yearsley continue by covering the most common operational roadblocks to effective services. Ending with recapping some benefits of effective change and release management.

34:11Feb 26, 2009Audio MP3

Implementing ITIL Change and Release Management, Part 1 (Planning and Implementation) (Audio)

By Larry Klosterboer

ITIL experts Larry Klosterboer and Robin Yearsley discuss how to create and implement a solid plan for change and release management. They discuss requirements, setting a scope, building a project plan, and rolling out to an entire organization.

41:29Feb 25, 2009Audio MP3

A Conversation about “Intelligent Mentoring" (Audio)

By Audrey J. Murrell

Audrey Murrell discusses the purpose of her book, "Intelligent Mentoring". Her work on the impact of mentoring, what it means, how lessons learned from IBM can be applied to other companies in using effective mentoring solutions.

18:17Jan 26, 2009Audio MP3

The New Language of Marketing 2.0: How to Use ANGELS to Energize Your Market - Part 1 of 2 (audio)

By Sandy Carter

MarketingProfs President Roy Young interviews Sandy Carter , VP of SOA & WebSphere Strategy from IBM Corporation, about her new book "The New Language of Marketing 2.0: How to Use ANGELS to Energize Your Market."

35:07Oct 28, 2008Audio MP3

The New Language of Marketing 2.0: How to Use ANGELS to Energize Your Market - Part 2 of 2 (audio)

By Sandy Carter

MarketingProfs President Roy Young continues his interview with Sandy Carter, VP of SOA & WebSphere Strategy from IBM Corporation, about her new book "The New Language of Marketing 2.0: How to Use ANGELS to Energize Your Market."

14:57Oct 28, 2008Audio MP3

Search Engine Marketing, Inc.: Part 1 of 4 - The Basics of Search Marketing (audio)

By Heather Lloyd-Martin, Mike Moran

Heather Lloyd-Martin discusses the basics of Search Marketing with the authors of "Search Engine Marketing, Inc.: Driving Search Traffic to Your Company's Web Site," Mike Moran and Bill Hunt. Part 1 of 4.

20:49Sep 26, 2008Audio MP3

Search Engine Marketing, Inc.: Part 2 of 4 - Developments in Search Marketing (audio)

By Heather Lloyd-Martin, Mike Moran

Mike Moran, Bill Hunt & Heather Lloyd-Martin discuss recent developments in Search Marketing. Learn tips from the new second edition of "Search Engine Marketing, Inc." Topics include paid search, global search marketing, and organic search. Part 2 of 4.

31:57Sep 26, 2008Audio MP3

Search Engine Marketing, Inc.: Part 3 of 4 - Social Media Marketing (audio)

By Mike Moran

Mike Moran and Bill Hunt discuss Social Media Marketing with David Meerman Scott and Heather Lloyd-Martin. Learn tips from Moran & Hunt's book, "Search Engine Marketing, Inc.: Driving Search Traffic to Your Company's Web Site," 2nd edition.

27:06Sep 26, 2008Audio MP3

Search Engine Marketing, Inc.: Part 4 of 4 - Optimizing Search Facility (audio)

By Mike Moran, Heather Lloyd-Martin

Mike Moran, Bill Hunt & Heather Lloyd-Martin discuss how to optimize the search facility of your website. Gain valuable tips and best practices for getting the most out of Search Marketing. Part 4 of 4.

15:31Sep 26, 2008Audio MP3

Getting the Most From Your QuickBooks Data - Part 1 (audio)

By Laura Madeira

"QuickBooks 2008 Solutions Guide for Business Owners and Accountants" author Laura Madeira provides tips & tricks on using QuickBooks. Learn to troubleshoot a QuickBooks data file to can accurately report how your business is performing financially.

06:28Sep 1, 2008Audio MP3

Getting the Most From Your QuickBooks Data - Part 2 (audio)

By Laura Madeira

"QuickBooks 2008 Solutions Guide for Business Owners and Accountants" author Laura Madeira continues her discussion of key tips on using QuickBooks to accurately report how your business is performing financially.

8:31Sep 1, 2008Audio MP3

The Truth About Email Marketing - Part 1 (audio)

By Simms Jenkins, Mike Moran

BrightWave Marketing CEO Simms Jenkins discusses key concepts from his book, "The Truth About Email Marketing," with IBM Distinguished Engineer Mike Moran in this 3-part series. Learn best practices and bite-size, easy-to-use techniques that get results.

9:32Jul 30, 2008Audio MP3

The Truth About Email Marketing - Part 2 (audio)

By Simms Jenkins, Mike Moran

Simms Jenkins and Mike Moran discuss "The Truth About Email Marketing" in part two of this 3-part series. Learn about the opportunities and challenges of Email marketing and learn easy-to-use techniques that drive sales and build relationships.

14:13Jul 30, 2008Audio MP3

The Truth About Email Marketing - Part 3 (audio)

By Mike Moran, Simms Jenkins

Simms Jenkins and Mike Moran discuss examples of winning email strategies. Learn which companies are setting the benchmarks. Gain valuable insights and social media best practices from companies that have mastered winning email marketing techniques.

14:46Jul 30, 2008Audio MP3

The Truth About Identity Theft - Part 1 (audio)

By Jim Stickley

Bill Stanton & Jim Stickley discuss identity theft and the harrowing truths behind scam artists who prey on us at home, at work and in public in part 1 of this 3-part series.

0:12:55Jul 29, 2008Audio MP3

The Truth About Identity Theft - Part 2 (audio)

By Jim Stickley

Bill Stanton and Jim Stickley discuss identity theft in part 2 of this 3-part series. Learn about the truths behind scam artists who prey on us at home, at work and in public.

0:9:37Jul 29, 2008Audio MP3

The Truth About Identity Theft - Part 3 (audio)

By Jim Stickley

Bill Stanton and Jim Stickley discuss identity theft in the final episode in this 3-part series. Learn what you need to know to protect your identity, money, and credit.

0:14:05Jul 29, 2008Audio MP3

Windows Vista Help Desk: Fix Your PC in No Time (audio)

By Andy Walker

Windows Vista Helpdesk author Andy Walker discusses key concepts from his definitive troubleshooting book that will cure your Vista PC in no time flat.

11:43Jul 17, 2008Audio MP3

Googlepedia: The Ultimate Google Resource (audio)

By Michael Miller

Michael Miller, author of "Googlepedia: The Ultimate Google Resource," discusses all the hidden features that google offers most people don't know about. Learn advanced search techniques and how to master Google’s web and software tools.

17:16Jul 16, 2008Audio MP3

DB2 9.5 - Extreme Workload Management (audio)

By Dwaine R. Snow

Glen Sheffield and Dwaine Snow discuss DB2 9.5 Extreme Workload Management. This podcast highlights the new capabilities and customer benefits.

0:28:50Jul 11, 2008Audio MP3

Profiting from Social Networking: Part 1 of 2 (audio)

By Deirdre Breakenridge, Patrice-Anne Rutledge

Deirdre Breakenridge discusses social networking campaign strategy with Patrice-Anne Rutledge, author of "The Truth About Profiting From Social Networking.” Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, & beyond: “social network” your way to success!

0:10:48Jun 19, 2008Audio MP3

Profiting from Social Networking: Part 2 of 2 (audio)

By Patrice-Anne Rutledge, Deirdre Breakenridge

Deirdre Breakenridge discusses how to profit from future trends in social networking with Patrice-Anne Rutledge, author of "The Truth About Profiting From Social Networking." Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, & beyond: “social network” your way to success!

0:12:41Jun 19, 2008Audio MP3

Blown to Bits: Your Life, Liberty, and Happiness After the Digital Explosion - Part 1 (audio)

By Hal Abelson, Harry Lewis, Ken Ledeen

Hal Abelson, Ken Ledeen, Harry Lewis discuss how technology is shattering centuries-old assumptions about privacy, identity, free expression, and personal control as more and more details of our lives are captured as digital data.

0:11:17Jun 13, 2008Audio MP3

Blown to Bits: Your Life, Liberty, and Happiness After the Digital Explosion - Part 2 (audio)

By Hal Abelson, Harry Lewis, Ken Ledeen

The authors of Blown to Bits continue their discussion of the digital explosion and how the convenience of data has caused a loss of privacy.

0:8:55Jun 13, 2008Audio MP3

Blown to Bits: Your Life, Liberty, and Happiness After the Digital Explosion - Part 3 (audio)

By Ken Ledeen, Harry Lewis, Hal Abelson

The authors of "Blown to Bits" continue their discussion of the digital explosion and how the revolution in digital information transforms our lives. Learn about how the increase of data access simultaneously makes us better and worse informed.

0:14:06Jun 13, 2008Audio MP3

Introducing Outside-in Software Development - Part 1 (audio)

By Carl Kessler, John Sweitzer

In Part 1 of this two-part audio podcast series, IBM Distinguished Engineer John Sweitzer and IBM Vice President Carl Kessler introduce their recent book, "Outside-in Software Development," by describing the first two of five steps to outside-in thinking.

0:7:43Apr 29, 2008Audio MP3

Introducing Outside-in Software Development - Part 2 (audio)

By John Sweitzer, Carl Kessler

IBM Distinguished Engineer John Sweitzer and IBM VP Carl Kessler introduce their recent book, "Outside-in Software Development," by describing the remaining three steps to outside-in, and how to get started. Part 2 of 2.

0:7:02Apr 29, 2008Audio MP3

Understanding DB2: Learning Visually with Examples - Part 2 (audio)

By Raul F. Chong

Raul F. Chong continues his discussion with Rav Ahuja on the new edition of his book, "Understanding DB2". Learn about the updated content in this second edition including an enhanced chapter on SQL and new DB2 9.5 features.

0:9:37Apr 7, 2008Audio MP3

Implementing ITIL Configuration Management - Part 1: Planning (audio)

By Larry Klosterboer, Robin Yearsley

Robin Yearsley talks with Larry Klosterboer, author of "Implementing ITIL Configuration Management," about how to overcome challenges associated with planning and implementing ITIL Configuration Management. Part 1 of 2.

0:31:25Mar 15, 2008Audio MP3

Implementing ITIL Configuration Management - Part 2: Implementation (audio)

By Larry Klosterboer, Robin Yearsley

Robin Yearsley discusses the implementation process with Larry Klosterboer, author of "Implementing ITIL Configuration Management.” Learn how to populate the CMDB, choose a pilot, and communication & enterprise roll-out. Part 2 of 2.

0:31:30Mar 15, 2008Audio MP3

Can Two Rights Make a Wrong?: Insights from IBM's Tangible Culture Approach - Part 1 (audio)

By Sara J. Moulton Reger

Sara M. Reger, author of, "Can Two Rights Make a Wrong? Insights from IBM’s Tangible Culture Approach," discusses IBM's experiences handling culture challenges based on its 2002 $3.5 billion acquisition of PricewaterhouseCoopers Consulting.

0:09:46Mar 14, 2008Audio MP3

Can Two Rights Make a Wrong?: Insights from IBM's Tangible Culture Approach - Part 2 (audio)

By Sara J. Moulton Reger

In Part 2, Sara M. Reger, author of "Can Two Rights Make a Wrong?," shares some of IBM’s new approaches to the cultural challenges it faces. Learn how to transform business culture from a worrisome risk to a competitive advantage.

0:11:28Mar 14, 2008Audio MP3

DB2 9.5 Database Optimization Using Deep Compression (audio)

By Dwaine R. Snow, Danny Arnold

Learn how to supercharge your DB2 9.5 databases using deep compression with Dwaine Snow, co-author of "Understanding DB2: Learning Visually with Examples," 2nd Edition, and Danny Arnold.

0:15:19Mar 11, 2008Audio MP3

Reaching the Goal - Part 1 (audio)

By John Arthur Ricketts

John A. Ricketts discusses his book, “Reaching the Goal: How Managers Improve a Services Business Using Goldratt's Theory of Constraints.” Learn how to reach and surpass your goals in improving service delivery, processes, and profitability.

0:18:04Feb 28, 2008Audio MP3

Reaching the Goal - Part 2 (audio)

By John Arthur Ricketts

In Part 2 of "Reaching the Goal," Dr. John Arthur Ricketts contrasts the "Theory of Constraints" approach to services projects versus non services projects.

0:14:55Feb 28, 2008Audio MP3

DB2 Manage Thyself: The Self Tuning Memory Manager (audio)

By Paul C. Zikopoulos

Paul Zikopoulos discusses DB2 9 technology delivering key insights on its unique Self Tuning Memory Manager. If you're a DBA that has better things to do than monitor memory allocations throughout the day, across thousands of servers, STMM is for you.

0:26:05Feb 20, 2008Audio MP3

Understanding DB2: Learning Visually with Examples - Part 1 (audio)

By Raul F. Chong

Raul F. Chong, co-author of "Understanding DB2: Learning Visually with Examples," 2nd Edition, discusses key concepts from his book: The easy, visual way to master IBM DB2 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows -- fully updated for version 9.5.

0:6:54Feb 15, 2008Audio MP3

So You Want to Write a Book – Getting Published with IBM Press (audio)

By IBM Press

So You Want to Write a Book – Getting Published with IBM Press is a soup-to-nuts podcast for potential IBM Press book authors.  The IBM Press Program Managers, Tara Woodman and Ellice Uffer, take listeners on a guided tour of the program.

0:22:43Nov 10, 2007Audio MP3

Internet Marketing with Mike Moran and Lee Odden - Part 8 of 8 (audio)

By Lee Odden, Mike Moran

Marketing experts Mike Moran and Lee Odden discuss "Search Engine Marketing Inc." Part 8 of 8: Guiding principles for executing your paid search campaigns.

0:18:32Nov 8, 2007Audio MP3

Internet Marketing with Mike Moran and Lee Odden - Part 7 of 8 (audio)

By Lee Odden, Mike Moran

Marketing experts Mike Moran and Lee Odden discuss "Search Engine Marketing Inc." Part 7 of 8: Guiding principles for developing your paid search campaigns.

0:16:13Nov 7, 2007Audio MP3

Internet Marketing with Mike Moran and Lee Odden - Part 6 of 8 (audio)

By Lee Odden, Mike Moran

Marketing experts Mike Moran and Lee Odden discuss "Do It Wrong Quickly: How the Web Changes the Old Marketing Rules." Part 6 of 8: Overcoming personal and organizational barriers to change.

0:10:43Nov 1, 2007Audio MP3

Internet Marketing with Mike Moran and Lee Odden - Part 5 of 8 (audio)

By Mike Moran, Lee Odden

Marketing experts Mike Moran and Lee Odden discuss "Do It Wrong Quickly: How the Web Changes the Old Marketing Rules." Part 5 of 8: Achieving breakthrough results with internet marketing. Do It Wrong Quickly: Start fast, fix fast, and fix again.

0:10:10Oct 31, 2007Audio MP3

Internet Marketing with Mike Moran and Lee Odden - Part 4 of 8 (audio)

By Mike Moran, Lee Odden

Marketing experts Mike Moran and Lee Odden discuss "Do It Wrong Quickly: How the Web Changes the Old Marketing Rules." Part 4 of 8: The new customer relations -- how web experience dictates brand image.

0:9:09Oct 25, 2007Audio MP3

Internet Marketing with Mike Moran and Lee Odden - Part 3 of 8 (audio)

By Mike Moran, Lee Odden

Marketing experts Mike Moran and Lee Odden discuss "Do It Wrong Quickly: How the Web Changes the Old Marketing Rules." Part 3 of 8: The new direct marketing – improving response rates and using activity metrics.

0:7:56Oct 24, 2007Audio MP3

Internet Marketing with Mike Moran and Lee Odden - Part 2 of 8 (audio)

By Lee Odden, Mike Moran

Marketing experts Mike Moran and Lee Odden discuss "Do It Wrong Quickly: How the Web Changes the Old Marketing Rules." Part 2 of 8: Using the internet to reach your target audiences.

0:13:23Oct 18, 2007Audio MP3

Internet Marketing with Mike Moran and Lee Odden - Part 1 of 8 (audio)

By Mike Moran, Lee Odden

Marketing experts Mike Moran & Lee Odden discuss "Do It Wrong Quickly: How the Web Changes the Old Marketing Rules" & "Search Engine Marketing Inc." Part 1of 8: Reaching breakthrough results with internet marketing.

0:11:17Oct 17, 2007Audio MP3

Mining the Talk: Unlocking the Business Value in Unstructured Information - Part 1 (audio)

By Scott Spangler

Scott Spangler describes how to unlock the business value hidden in unstructured data (word processing docs, websites, emails, instant messages). Learn about breakthrough opportunities to become responsive, agile, & competitive. Part 1 of 2.

08:39Oct 10, 2007Audio MP3

Mining the Talk: Unlocking the Business Value in Unstructured Information - Part 2 (audio)

By Scott Spangler

Scott Spangler, author of, “Mining the Talk,” reviews the business drivers that have made unstructured data so important, and explains why conventional methods for working with it are inadequate. Part 2 of 2.

05:51Oct 10, 2007Audio MP3

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