Today's big news is that ESRI is expanding its donation program to include four new products ( ArcGIS Publisher , ArcGIS Network Analyst , ArcPad , and ArcEditor ) and an updated version of its ArcView software. Broadly defined, GIS refers to the use of a map format to collect and analyze data. Ask your questions in the followup discussion. MORE >>

I've been thinking a lot about the concept of social productivity as it relates to using social media and chewing on a post that Chris Brogan wrote a few days ago called " You Can Do Your Job Without Twitter." " I keep thinking there has to be a sweet spot between social productivity and personal productivity. MORE >>

The digital revolution should make us all incredibly efficient and productive. However research is proving time after time that environments that tolerate or even encourage play are thriving with engagement, innovation, and productivity. The Results Curve™ with the key hats on: time management productivity MORE >>

Many donated and discounted products at TechSoup have services and licenses that are tied to a one-year timeframe. And if you’re not sure when you actually received your donated product or service, log in to your TechSoup account, click My Account, and then head to the Donation Request History/Status page. Worry no more! MORE >>

Idealware is updating its 2009 report on low-cost donor databases. The survey deadline is Feb. 4, 2011, so don't delay. Donor Databases Software MORE >>