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Aquilium Group Inc. (AGI) provides consulting services to Government and business. Services include a range of IT, privacy, sales and marketing topics.

DNT+ take back user online privacy

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Free IE and Firefox plugin blocks advertising tracking sites

By Stephen Pate – DNT+, short for Do Not Track, is free browser plugin that stops advertising and online behavioral sites from tracking a users every move on the web.

The software is from Abine The Online Privacy Company. Users or organizations can download it free. There are browser specific versions. DNT+ downloads the plugin for each. Visit the site with each browser and a browser specific version is downloaded and installed.
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Careers – The value of certifications

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ComputerWorld – I’m a network administrator who is committed to keeping current with technology. Lately, though, I’ve been hearing negative things about certifications. Are they worth my investment of time and money, or should I pursue another course?

Page Petry Title: Chief information resources officer for the Americas
Company: Marriott International – “Rather than look at the certification as a unique event, think about what you want in your career. A career is a balance between education and experience driven by what you want to pursue. Continue reading →

Consumer Preview of Windows 8 available February 29

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Microsoft will be providing a free download of the new version of the world’s most popular computer operating system

Windows 8 Metro interface

Microsoft announced that the next step in releasing Windows 8 will occur with a Consumer Preview release of Windows 8. Within 12 to 18 months of deployment of the final release more than 500 million copies of Windows 8 will be on smart phones, tablets, desktops, laptops and servers around the world.

Actually Microsoft didn’t announced the preview but did invite people to a special event in Barcelona, Spain after which consumers will be able to download the free consumer preview of Windows 8. Continue reading →