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Hot Jobs: Software Implementation Analyst

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Job description: The software implementation analyst ensures that deployments of new applications or upgrades are planned and carried out correctly. They act as a bridge between the software developer and the IT infrastructure team that handles installation and maintenance, says Carlo Carbetta, vice president of operations development at CIO Partners, an executive search firm. They determine whether the applications interoperate with existing systems and plan for customization or integration work. This person may be involved in testing, creating documentation and dealing with end users.

IT Careers Expected to Survive Global Economic Storm in '09

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

With an abundance of projects on the cards for 2009, the outlook for IT recruitment remains positive, according to Melbourne-based IT recruiter Peter Acheson.

How to Build a Mobile Office in Five Steps

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Export Development Canada (EDC), Canada's export credit agency, decided to create a true mobile office for 150 of its workers: giving them the hardware, software and connectivity via multiple network interfaces to link their work on the road and at client sites with enterprise-based applications and data.

H1-B Visa Battle Could Erupt at Department of Homeland Security

Patrick Thibodeau — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Obama's DHS candidate, Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano, has a strong record of support for the H-1B program.

More Cost Cutting for Tech Managers

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Offshoring and outsourcing have risks, but CIOs and other tech managers should consider them as ways to cut costs.

Survey: US IT Spending Forecast Worst Since 2001

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Forty-five percent of respondents to a new survey from ChangeWave Research said their companies will spend less or no money on IT during the first quarter of 2009, the highest percentage found by ChangeWave since 2001.

Obama's CTO: Top 10 Contenders (and One Real Long Shot)

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Who might be best for the top tech job? Bill Gates? Eric Schmidt? Ed Felten? How about a former colleague? The list is a who's who of tech luminaries and one really surprising long shot.

Citigroup Layoff Could Decimate IT Jobs

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

On Monday, Citigroup announced it would cut 52,000 jobs over the next few months in a dramatic cost-cutting move.

IT Industry Recoils as Economic Downturn Worsens

Matt Hamblen — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

The drumbeat of economic bad news got louder in the IT industry last week, as Intel Corp. reduced its earnings forecast and Sun Microsystems Inc. announced a huge layoff.

The New MacBook: Apple's Stealth Enterprise Laptop

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

The new MacBook could make more significant inroads into the enterprise market than any Apple product, ever. It comes down to price/performance, price point, design focus, durability, suitability to task and market timing.

8 Reasons Tech Will Survive the Economic Recession

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

A bad economy and reduced tech spending will bring hard times for the IT industry, but most experts predict a recovery by 2010. Here's why tech won't die in the recession.

18,000+ Geeks at Your Service: The Secret of Best Buy's Success

Diann Daniel — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Best Buy has used information technology to innovate and differentiate itself, and to turn customer service into an art form.

New Financial Regulations Will Burden IT Departments

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Despite being battered by recession-linked budget cuts, IT will have to find a way to comply with new regulations expected to emerge from the U.S. and other governments as a result of the financial crisis.

Survey: US Tech Wages Fall in Third Quarter

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Wages for U.S. tech jobs fell significantly in the third quarter compared to the same period last year, the IT staffing company Yoh Services said Thursday.

Survey: US Tech Wages Fall in Third Quarter

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Wages for U.S. tech jobs fell significantly in the third quarter compared to the same period last year, the IT staffing company Yoh Services said Thursday.