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How many jobs are available in technology?
IT hiring is on a record pace this year, but CIOs are under pressure to meet company goals to recruit talent related to security, blockchain processing, and cloud computing. Overall, the unemployment rate for tech jobs is 1.3%,...
How to deal with network-operations brain drain
If you can’t find qualified candidates for NetOps jobs, automate what you can, and hire someone smart and willing to learn who can train for the job you need filled.
9 hot jobs in the evolving data center
Data-center pros looking to ride technology waves toward more secure careers need both technical and people skills.
7 emerging network jobs that could boost your career
Hot trends such as cloud, edge and remote work, plus new approaches including SASE, SD-WAN and ZTNA, are reshaping network job titles and skills requirements
Cisco DevNet certs jump 50%, fanned by network automation
Cisco’s DevNet certifications emphasize network programing, automation, and application-development skills.
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Access denied: Always check for protocol compatibility
It’s easy to overlook, but when devices can’t be accessed, make sure they’re both working with the same protocol versions.
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Gartner: Diversity, equity and inclusion is key to better I&O teams
Infrastructure and operations technology needs to be less brittle and more agile, and DEI can help.
Cisco CCIE certification explained
Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert demonstrates an advanced understanding of networking principles plus specialized expertise in an area such as enterprise infrastructure, wireless, data center, security, and collaboration.
Gartner: Top strategic predictions for 2022 and beyond
Expect the unexpected – that’s one element of Gartner's top strategic predictions for 2022 and beyond, presented this week at the firm’s annual IT Symposium/Xpo Americas.
Gartner says IT spending to top $4 trillion in 2022
Gartner says IT budgets are growing at the fastest clip in 10 years, fueled by purchases of infrastructure software and devices.
What to expect from SASE certifications
Free and fee-based SASE certifications are cropping up from vendors including Cato Networks, Netskope and Versa Networks. Are they worth the effort?
Gartner: IT skills shortage hobbles cloud, edge, automation growth
IT executives have plans to invest in emerging technologies despite the challenge of finding IT pros with the right training.
Cisco adds specializations to its CCNP cert
Cisco Certified Network Professional demonstrates understanding of core networking principles and specialized expertise in an area such as data center, security,and network programmability.
Tech Resume Library: 27 downloadable templates for IT pros
A well-crafted resume will attract recruiters, HR pros and hiring managers, but getting it just right is a daunting task. To jump start the process, Insider Pro has assembled this collection of real resumes revamped by professional...
Network certs 2021: Significant raises for the right ones
As employees split their time between the office and working at home, IT skills requirements have shifted to cloud, security, and automation.
Real IT leadership: Selling the transformative dream
It's one thing to cook up a great new initiative, but making it happen requires powers of persuasion, solid partnerships, and access to genuine technical insight.
Cisco preps now for the hybrid workforce
Cisco says its employees will work from home part of the time and be supported with its networking gear.
