Amy Schurr

 

 

aschurr@comcast.net

Recent articles by Schurr

Staffing struggles linger
Jul. 01, 2008
Surprisingly, the faltering economy hasn't given IT leaders much help in finding talented technology pros, according to the results of a recent study by recruitment firm Robert Half Technology. A full 77% of CIOs polled ...

RFID fact and fiction
Jun. 24, 2008
In an effort to dispel some of the privacy concerns surrounding radio frequency identification technology (RFID), the Information Technology Association of America has issued a white paper covering what the technology ...

Worries abound about reputation
Jun. 17, 2008
Chief information security officers deem avoiding reputation damage to their companies as their highest priority, according to the results of the 2008 Global Information Security Workforce Study.

10 future technologies
Jun. 10, 2008
What technologies are you planning to track in the coming years? Gartner has identified 10 disruptive technologies that will shape the IT landscape over the next five years. IT leaders should be evaluating these ...

Rebounding from a restructuring
Jun. 03, 2008
The financial services, construction and manufacturing sectors are being hit by the gloomy economy, prompting layoffs. Whatever your industry, it's important to plan how to effectively rebound from a layoff or help ...

7 steps to effective risk management
May. 27, 2008
When your organization talks about risk management, what does it mean? According to Gartner, many enterprises are inconsistent in the use and application of the term. So it's no surprise that risk management often ends ...

SAP pay soars
May. 20, 2008
IT leaders, take note. It may be challenging to hire SAP specialists, according to the results of Foote Partners skills pay study for the first quarter of 2008.

Advice for venturing into virtualization
May. 13, 2008
Server virtualization is all the rage, but to get the return on investment you're seeking, you've got to make a proper assessment. Gartner offers bet practices to avoid the problems that can plague server virtualization ...

Social networks gain momentum with IT professionals
May. 06, 2008
It's no longer just teenagers actively embracing social networking sites. A new study shows that IT professionals are also harnessing the power of social networking.

Retention redux
Apr. 29, 2008
What do you do to hang on to talented IT staff? According to the results of a recent survey from Robert Half Technology, the most frequently cited method is to show them the money.

Long-term technologies that matter
Apr. 22, 2008
Looking for the next emerging technologies and how they will affect your business? For those interested in long-term IT planning, Gartner has identified several emerging technologies that will become a force in the next ...

Managing contractors
Apr. 15, 2008
Most organizations have to turn to a third party for help with IT needs at some point, whether it's short-term professional staffing to fill a skills gap or handing over desktop support to an outsourcer. But while ...

Security-cleared employees clearing better salaries
Apr. 01, 2008
If you work for a consulting firm or the defense industry, your IT staffers with security clearance can likely demand higher salaries. A new study from ClearanceJobs.com shows average salaries rose 6% over last year, to ...

Industry outlook for 2008
Mar. 25, 2008
IT leaders with an eye on the economy may be wondering how their industries are expected to do this year. According to business intelligence researcher IBIS, VoIP subscription growth will boost service provider revenue. ...

The changing nature of the CIO position
Mar. 18, 2008
When it's time to hire, you likely seek business skills in prospective IT employees, and your own company's senior executives are no different. If you want to rise in the IT leadership ranks, it's best to have business ...

IT leaders anticipate making new hires in Q2
Mar. 11, 2008
Despite concerns about stagflation, some CIOs intend to add to their staff next quarter. The Robert Half Technology IT Hiring Index and Skills report forecasts an overall hiring increase of 12%, which is unchanged from ...

Forrester forecasts future IT adoption
Mar. 04, 2008
You may have already heard discussions about populism in this election year, but are you familiar with what Forrester Research dubs technology populism? A new report from the analyst firm identifies a coming wave of IT ...

The changing role of the CIO
Apr. 08, 2008
Up and coming CIOs are those who are flexible, productive and provide visibility into their IT projects, according to a new study from Serena Software.

Outsourcing study points to lost opportunity
Feb. 26, 2008
Outsourcing may help your organization cut IT costs, but a new study shows that many outsourcing initiatives are hampered by poor planning and a lack of innovation.

IT staffing shortage to surface again
Feb. 19, 2008
Remember the IT skills shortage of the dot.com boom in the late '90s and in the beginning of the decade? It may be back soon, according to the results of two recent studies. IT leaders need to be prepared for the coming ...

IT aids healthcare
Feb. 12, 2008
The graying of America points to the healthcare field as a ripe opportunity for IT professionals. According to a new report from Wireless Healthcare, the elderly will rely on telecare service and health 2.0 services and ...

Tech employers tout flexibility
Jan. 22, 2008
Flexible work arrangements are an increasingly common measure of attracting and retaining tech employees, according to the results of a study released earlier this month by Culpepper and Associates.

Strategize succession planning
Jan. 15, 2008
We've talked before about succession planning, but haven't yet focused on what that constitutes or what sets apart the best programs. As you identify and groom potential replacements for key IT managerial positions, ...

The greening of the wiring closet
Jan. 08, 2008
No doubt your organization is looking to green computing, not just to be socially responsible, but to save money. There's a lot of talk about the data center, but don't overlook the network itself and your wiring ...

IT pay edges up
Feb. 05, 2008
Project managers are key to your IT team and their importance is being reflected in increased salaries. According to IT job site Dice.com's 2007 salary report, companies are increasingly seeking project managers and ...