IT skills
News, tips, advice, and discussion on IT skills.
Microsoft's Revamped System Center Focuses on Managing the Cloud
IT Hiring Expected to Rise in 2012, Says Survey
Thu, December 15, 2011 - The IT job market in 2012 shows some signs of improvement when it comes to hiring, but most companies still aren't expanding.
Entry-Level IT Jobs Will Be Plentiful in 2012, Experts Predict
Wed, December 14, 2011 - Here is good news for college seniors with technology skills: The entry-level job market for IT workers looks solid in 2012.
10 Hot IT Jobs for Managers and Executives in 2012
Tue, December 13, 2011 - The overall market for management and executive-level IT jobs in 2012 may not be much better than it was in 2011, but certain IT leadership jobs are expected to be in high demand. Here's a list of the 10 hottest IT leadership jobs for 2012.
Autonomy CEO Advocates Tax Breaks for UK IT Entrepreneurs
Fri, December 09, 2011 - UK should also be open to qualified immigrants, says Mike Lynch
Want a Linux Job? Learn Java Or Android
Tue, December 06, 2011 - New Linux Foundation data reveals hiring trends by skill area, job type, and location.
6 Hot IT Jobs That Will Pay Well in 2012
Thu, December 01, 2011 - IT professionals looking for new jobs in 2012 are in luck: The job market is robust across the U.S., and IT salaries in a variety of fields are on the rise. Here are the six IT jobs that IT staffing industry executives expect to be in greatest demand in the coming year. The best part? Many of these jobs are also fun.
SAPs Innovation Plans May Lead to Skills Gaps, Says Sheffield Hallam
Sat, November 19, 2011 - SAP’s new programme of innovation could lead to a skills gap, according to Sheffield Hallam University.
Hadoop Skills Are in High Demand
Thu, November 10, 2011 - Growing enterprise interest in Hadoop and related technologies is driving demand for professionals with big data skills.
Need Linux Skills? 12 Places to Learn Online
Thu, November 10, 2011 - As Linux grows in popularity, virtual learning opportunities abound. Check out these dozen options.
CIOs, CTOs Shed Yet More Techie Cred
Mon, November 07, 2011 - functions to outsourcing companies, and adopt cloud-based applications, CIOs and CTOs are spending way more time on business issues than on day-to-day technical operations.
Should Tech Pros Get an MBA?
Thu, October 13, 2011 - Technical experience combined with business acumen is an appealing package, particularly for senior IT management roles such as CIO and IT director. But earning an MBA is no golden ticket for IT pros, staffing experts caution.
7 'MBA Preferred' IT Jobs
Thu, October 13, 2011 - Among the 84,000 open tech positions currently listed on Dice.com, there are roughly 1,400 job listings that say a master's of business administration is preferred, and they come from a variety of industries, says Tom Silver, senior vice president, North America, at the tech jobs site.
7 Key Skills New IT Grads Are Lacking
Wed, October 12, 2011 - Greg Taffet, the CIO of U.S. Gas & Electric Inc. in North Miami Beach, Fla., brought on four new staffers in the past six months and is looking to add 11 more to his current team of 20. His list of open positions includes an EDI programmer, a risk management programmer, a CRM programmer, a business analyst and an assistant IT manager.
High-Skill Visa Reform Needs Action By Congress, Obama Says
Tue, October 11, 2011 - U.S. is making some changes to visa processes, but reform requires congressional help


