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Saturday, March 09, 2013 News   |   Commentary   |   Slideshows   |   Reports   |   Videos   |   TechCenters   |   Events   |   RSS Feeds   Tom LaSusa     It wasn't quite two years ago when folks were predicting Google+ would crash and burn. This week, Facebook unveiled some major changes to its news feed, which many say emulate the format of Google+ (actually, "stolen" and "ripped off" were some of the descriptions I read elsewhere). Avoiding the comparisons, Deb Donston-Miller says the changes aren't only significant, but vast improvements. What do you think? Did Facebook pilfer Google+'s design? Is Facebook losing its position as the front-runner of social networks, or will these changes give it a new edge? Let me know at tom.lasusa@ubm.com! Also, did you know that the next Interop conference and expo is coming this May to Las Vegas? Now, budgets being the way they are, hopping a flight to the "City of Sin" for a couple of days at a trade show may not be the easiest decision to make. However, UBM Tech Media Chief Content Officer David Berlind says, "Judging by the agenda, the speakers, the size of the exhibition space and the trending enterprise topics for this year's event, it will be a show not to miss." Plus, we've got some sweet deals for our readers who register in advance. So, really the question you should be asking is "Why haven't I registered yet?" You should also be asking yourself who Benedict Cumberbatch is playing in the next Star Trek film (seriously, is he Khan or not?) ... but I digress. Tom LaSusa Community Manager InformationWeek.com QUOTE OF THE DAY "If people never did silly things nothing intelligent would ever get done." -- Ludwig Wittgenstein JOIN THE CONVERSATION Posted By Wakjob2: "When I was 30 I was in top shape and got any tech job I wanted. Now I am 44 and not so good-looking and no one will hire me. Despite having been a developer at Apple, Sony, and Hitachi." In reply to: "IT Age Discrimination Or Employee Inertia?" View Entire Response | Post Your Own Reply       INSIDE THIS WEEK'S ISSUE OF INFORMATIONWEEK: GET (TRULY) SOCIAL Companies must build more social networking bridges to customers, suppliers and partners -- not just among internal users. Also in our new, all-digital issue: Instead of worrying about overseas hackers, worry about the sorry state of your information security defenses. DOWNLOAD NOW FREE (Registration Required)     MOST POPULAR THIS WEEK IT Age Discrimination Or Employee Inertia? There is bona fide ageism and there is failure to learn new skills in a constantly changing field. Let's not confuse the two. Why You Should Attend Interop Big data, enterprise mobility and software-defined networking lead the themes for conference sessions and exhibits at Interop Las Vegas 2013. Microsoft Office 365: How One Company Saves Big Microsoft has been criticized for pushing Office customers toward the cloud, but one healthcare company finds the switch saves money, time, hassles. IT Talent Shortage Or Purple Squirrel Hunt? Employers press for H-1B increases, while job hunters say searches seem designed to rule out U.S. workers. Is there really an IT talent shortage? Facebook News Feed: 5 Coolest Changes Brighter, less cluttered and mobile-ready, Facebook's revamped News Feed has some positive improvements for users. Facebook's New Look Pays Homage To Google+ Facebook's redesigned News Feed reminds many of Google+. For users, the revamp provides more control -- and some changes on the ad front. Windows 8 Device Choices Baffle Buyers Microsoft has long relied on hardware partners to build Windows PCs. But the mishmash of Windows 8 mobile device form factors, brands and features has left customers stumped. MORE NEWS   EYE CANDY: IMAGE GALLERIES Facebook's Futuristic Data Center: Inside Tour Facebook's cutting-edge data center in the high desert of Oregon represents the future. Take a look at the technologies and choices that make it tick.  View Now ALSO SEE • Office 2013: 10 Questions To Ask • 10 Helpful Apps From Uncle Sam MORE SLIDESHOWS   RESOURCES AND EVENTS Webcast: Has Anyone Ever Returned an Unused Software License? In this Webcast (on Monday, March 18, 2013) an analyst from Frost and Sullivan will go over the results of a recently published white paper on this topic and Deloitte & Touche will discuss the benefits their customers have gained in automating their license management processes. Get More Details and Register   This e-mail was sent to sojo.blo@gmail.com InformationWeek: The Week In Review -- Published By InformationWeek 600 Community Drive Manhasset, NY 11030 To update your profile, change your e-mail address, or unsubscribe, click here. Thoughts about this newsletter? 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