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Advice for venturing into virtualization 05/13/08 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 implementation.
Social networks gain momentum with IT professionals 05/06/08 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 04/29/08 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 04/22/08 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 five to 20 years. Such technologies
will have broad economic, scientific or societal impact and transform your business, according to Ken McGee, vice president
and Gartner fellow.
Managing contractors 04/15/08 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 bringing in contractors can help
ease the load, your IT group assumes the responsibility of staying on top of the service provider.
The changing role of the CIO 04/08/08 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.
Security-cleared employees clearing better salaries 04/01/08 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 $72,803.
Industry outlook for 2008 03/25/08 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. In contrast, mortgage and loan
brokers are not likely to expand their staffs.
The changing nature of the CIO position 03/18/08 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 unit experience outside of IT.
This is one of the findings in a report from research firm Gartner.
IT leaders anticipate making new hires in Q2 03/11/08 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 this time last year and 2% higher
than the projection for the current quarter.
Forrester forecasts future IT adoption 03/04/08 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 adoption spurred by a proliferation
of consumer devices, social networking tools and cloud-based collaboration services. As a result, IT leaders will need to
rethink the ways they currently deploy technology.
Outsourcing study points to lost opportunity 02/26/08 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 02/19/08 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 staffing challenges.
IT aids healthcare 02/12/08 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 they'll need IT leaders to
run them.
IT pay edges up 02/05/08 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 these professionals' compensation
grew accordingly.
Offshore IT engagements lower than expected 01/29/08 It may seem like many IT jobs are being offshored, but that's not the case according to the IT leaders polled by Robert Half
Technology. Of the CIOs surveyed, 94% said their company does not outsource IT jobs outside of the United States.
Tech employers tout flexibility 01/22/08 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 01/15/08 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, some research from Aberdeen Group
may help.
The greening of the wiring closet 01/08/08 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 closets. An enterprise network
has a big impact on your company's total environmental footprint, according to a new report from Gartner.
Vulnerabilites in Web apps and unsuspecting users are threats to IT security 12/18/07 Emerging attack patterns deserve especially close watch by IT executives, according to a recent report from the SANS Institute.
Two new risks that are difficult to defend against are critical vulnerabilities in Web applications and unsuspecting users.
Networking a sought-after skill 12/11/07 Network staff continue to be in high demand, according to the results of IT staffing firm Robert Half Technology's quarterly
job report.
Hot IT exec jobs for 2008 12/04/07 Many IT and IT-related executives will be in high demand in 2008, according to executive search firm CTPartners' annual list
of hot jobs.
Interest builds in unified communications 11/27/07 Executives are eager for unified communications to aid their businesses by boosting productivity and improving collaboration,
according to the results of a new study. But cost and complexity are seen as barriers to deployment.
What Millenials want 11/20/07 Many organizations anticipating future Baby Boomer retirements have focused their attention on luring Millenials to their
ranks. A new report shows younger workers expect a lot from their leaders and seek opportunities for growth.
Prepare for a data breach 11/13/07 Just last week, the Alabama Department of Public Health, Butte Community Bank and Carolinas Medical Center reported data breaches.
The incidents stemmed from a mailing error, a stolen laptop and a lost laptop.
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