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Find out how big this practice is growing—and how to get the most out of it. Confidence Declines Among IT Workers Thu, 28 Aug 2014 IT employees are losing faith in the economy's strength. Learn how this is impacting workers' plans to find new job opportunities. IT Staffing Firm Taps Pool of Older IT Workers to fill Big Data Roles Thu, 28 Aug 2014 Collabera staffing firm has begun looking into the current base of skilled IT workers to fill Big Data IT positions. Huddle Turns Collaboration Service into a Publishing Platform Thu, 28 Aug 2014 The latest version of the Huddle platform essentially leverages the company’s cloud collaboration service to create a secure publishing platform. Are Docker and VMware Strange Bedfellows? Thu, 28 Aug 2014 Experts weigh in on the Docker-VMware alliance announced this week at VMworld. Integration Problems Can Stifle Mobile Innovation, Warns Oracle VP Thu, 28 Aug 2014 One Oracle VP believes that before an enterprise can successfully move into the mobile world, it must first master integration. CliQr Technologies Extends Hybrid Cloud Management Reach Thu, 28 Aug 2014 CliQr released an upgrade to CloudCenter management platform that allows IT to transform and move images between platforms and cloud environments. Trends in Cyber Crime: A Look at the First Half of 2014 Thu, 28 Aug 2014 A new report aggregates and standardizes cyber crime data from the first six months of the year into cyber BI that provides some interesting insights. More Mobile Apps, But Comparatively Few Users Thu, 28 Aug 2014 Mobile app usage is up 12 percent over last year, but all of that usage is concentrated in about 35 percent of the populace. J.P. Morgan Admits Network Breach Despite Claims of Layered Security Thu, 28 Aug 2014 No matter how many layers of defense, IT security knows the hackers are going to get in one way or another. It is a matter of catching them quicker. Nine Steps That Can Help You Move Into Management Wed, 27 Aug 2014 Many professionals want to move into management, but not everyone is 'manager material.' These guidelines can help you attain a management job—and excel at it. Kato.im Brings Business Teams Together for Free Chat Wed, 27 Aug 2014 Kato.im today launched Kato Teams, a free chat and file-sharing service optimized for the needs of the business user rather than the consumer. Inspur Moves to Power Opening Up x86/Power Server Battleground Wed, 27 Aug 2014 The server market is breaking out and now a pitched battle between IBM and Intel could mean the end of SPARC and Itanium. Job Description: Data Scientist Wed, 27 Aug 2014 The data scientist drives initiatives to improve monetization and user experience, while delivering analytics to better understand user engagement. Navigating Digital Convergence in Your Business Wed, 27 Aug 2014 The rapid advance of digital technology is changing the stakes for business and IT leaders, who need a strategy to conquer challenges and exploit opportunities. Salesforce.com Unveils Community Cloud Wed, 27 Aug 2014 Saleforce1 Community Cloud provides a dedicated app environment where customer interactions can be harnessed as an extension of business processes. VMware: First Among Equals in the Cloud? Wed, 27 Aug 2014 VMware is the top dog when it comes to data center virtualization, but the company still has to walk a fine line between market dominance and tyranny. How Security Experts View the Current State of Information Security Wed, 27 Aug 2014 A survey at the Black Hat Security conference reveals what areas IT security experts find are most neglected in the enterprise. Google Brings Chrome 37 Browser to 64-bit Windows Wed, 27 Aug 2014 In addition to new features, Google fixes 50 security flaws in its latest browser update. Dell Goes Full Steam Ahead on Software-Defined Storage Wed, 27 Aug 2014 As SDDC gains momentum, Dell is working full time to earn market share. Could Privacy Concerns Weaken Big Data’s Business Case? Wed, 27 Aug 2014 Experts say CIOs must be pro-active in self-regulating privacy and other legal issues related to Big Data and the IoT. Why Linux Isn't a Desktop Alternative Wed, 27 Aug 2014 It's not a matter of technology so much as one of attitude. Ten Free Android Apps to Organize Your Life Wed, 27 Aug 2014 Tired of missing deadlines, losing notes, or running late for meetings? It's time to put the power of mobile apps to work for you. Gigabit Networks Becoming Commonplace in Metropolitan Areas Wed, 27 Aug 2014 U.S. cities that have gigabit networks have more than one provider, and municipalities that work with providers are more likely to get fast networks. Unlocking Your Employees' Creativity Wed, 27 Aug 2014 Employee creativity produces many of the innovations that result in a competitive advantage. Creative talent, therefore, is a corporate asset, and one that must be nurtured and developed. Three Things CIOs Should Know About Cyber-Security Wed, 27 Aug 2014 CIOs need to be aware of bring your own everything and cloud trends in the workplace, new privacy and data breach regulations, and evolving security threats. What Enterprise IT Needs to Know About Cloud App Vulnerabilities Tue, 26 Aug 2014 It's more critical than ever before to understand how and where you’re storing data, and the variety of vulnerabilities that exist in cloud apps. No Network Left Behind: CAPEX on Wireline Infrastructure Accelerates Tue, 26 Aug 2014 The wireline market, which is valued at $19.1 billion this year, will reach $35 billion in 2020. That’s a CAGR of almost 10.4 percent. SAP Users Skeptical Big Data is Worth the Costs, Survey Shows Tue, 26 Aug 2014 A survey shows that three-fourths of SAP customers haven't purchased SAP HANA products because they can’t identify a business case to justify costs. Is Big Data as a Service in Your Future? Tue, 26 Aug 2014 The latest trend in on-demand service is big data analytics – but what exactly is it? You Need to be an Emotionally Aware Leader Tue, 26 Aug 2014 As we enter a new era for IT organizations, our next generation of leaders will have to embrace the idea of emotionally aware leadership. VMware Expands Cloud Desktop Delivery, Enhanced vMotion for Servers Tue, 26 Aug 2014 VMworld's day two keynote details end-user computing advancements. HyTrust Teams Up with Intel on Virtual Machine Controls Tue, 26 Aug 2014 HyTrust, with Intel, announced Boundary Controls, tools for defining which virtual machines can run in a specified area within a data center. Sophos and Check Point Blend MDM and VPN Tue, 26 Aug 2014 The data security companies partner to keep unauthorized and non-compliant devices out of corporate networks. Long Live Our Digital Assets! Tue, 26 Aug 2014 Digital estate planning is no longer an afterthought. There's a growing array of products and services addressing the needs of the digitally deceased. Top States With Growth in Tech Jobs Tue, 26 Aug 2014 The top three states for tech job growth and newly created IT positions are in the South, but six other high-growth states are in the West, North and Midwest. Despite Gains, Companies Don't Budget for Mobile Tue, 26 Aug 2014 Even though mobile devices are known to increase employee productivity and efficiency, companies are surprisingly loath to budget for them. 11 Great Things Companies Are Doing With Big Data Mon, 25 Aug 2014 Intrigued by the possibilities of analytics? If so, then find out how these 11 organizations are transforming big data into a business-benefiting asset. Tech Innovation Is Redefining the Job Market Mon, 25 Aug 2014 IT is creating more new jobs than it's eliminating, but the tech industry is a target for "de-skilled" workers: those whose jobs are replaced by automation. VMworld Brings New VMware OpenStack, Docker, and Hardware Technologies Mon, 25 Aug 2014 VMware kicks off VMworld with a long list of announcement touching nearing every aspect of its business. Employees Overwhelmed by Workloads Mon, 25 Aug 2014 Technology was supposed to create more free time for everyone, right? Find out why this isn't the case—and how it's having an impact on the IT workplace. USAA Taps Analytics to Speed Military Transitions Mon, 25 Aug 2014 The financial services firm turned to advanced analytics to introduce virtual agents that assist military personnel who are transitioning into civilian life. The Future of Customer Support Sun, 24 Aug 2014 The next generation of customer service will be proactive, integrated and omnipresent, according to PwC. Are you ready? test Sun, 24 Aug 2014 Test Public Cloud Security: Taking a Balanced View Fri, 22 Aug 2014 For many IT organizations, their resistance to adopting public clouds has given way to a more balanced perspective on the state of public cloud security. How to Avoid Professional Networking Mistakes Fri, 22 Aug 2014 To get the most out of your professional networking efforts, you need to become a high-profile, helpful and gracious member of your networking communities. 35 Great Android Apps for Road Warriors Fri, 22 Aug 2014 There Android apps for travel will boost your productivity while you're on the move. Optimizing Virtualization for the Hybrid Cloud Fri, 22 Aug 2014 Virtualization is essential to the data center, yet this core technology must be expanded to optimize for hybrid cloud. The Importance of Location for Digital CIOs Fri, 22 Aug 2014 University of Pennsylvania professor David R. Bell discusses how real worlds and virtual worlds influence and affect each other, and are increasingly merging together. HP Grows PC Business on Windows XP Refresh Thu, 21 Aug 2014 Who says the PC is dead? HP reports third quarter 2014 earnings with a surprising uptick in the PC business unit. Wearables Stoke Privacy Concerns Thu, 21 Aug 2014 A majority of consumers are wary of about the privacy implications of wearable devices and the data they collect. 35 Open Source Tools for the Internet of Things Thu, 21 Aug 2014 Open source Internet of Things is growing fast. These software and hardware projects can help companies and DIYers experiment with Internet-connected devices. Executives Predict Cloud-Enabled Transformation Thu, 21 Aug 2014 The cloud is changing business processes and the way companies interact with customers and employees—a transformation that's bringing amazing opportunities. CIOs Should 'Own' Digital Business Technologies Thu, 21 Aug 2014 The age of digital business technologies has arrived. CIOs should take the lead with these new technologies or operations and other business departments will. Try Out-of-the-Cube Professional Networking Thu, 21 Aug 2014 Good networking is easy networking. The challenge is to find new ways to interact with peers. Here are four networking ideas that go beyond a standard meet-up. How I Solve Problems Thu, 21 Aug 2014 The process for solving a problem in the workplace often involves diffusing the situation, correctly defining the problem, and controlling any variables that might impact the outcome. What the Linux Foundation Does for Linux Wed, 20 Aug 2014 Speaking at the LinuxCon conference, Jim Zemlin compares himself to the Simpsons' groundskeeper Willy. Four Hidden Ways to Improve Your Storage Wed, 20 Aug 2014 SSDs, flash cards, all-flash arrays and hybrid storage give IT managers options for adding capacity to their storage infrastructure. When Customer Dissatisfaction Is a Tech Business Model Wed, 20 Aug 2014 Moves by Twitter, Facebook, Comcast and other companies suggest that abusing and harassing users pays big. It's Time to Take a Stand Against Sitting Wed, 20 Aug 2014 As health care insurance and medical costs continue to rise, businesses must begin addressing employee health and wellness issues in a more comprehensive way. CIOs and CMOs Are Aligning on Tech Strategies Wed, 20 Aug 2014 Collaboration between IT and marketing continues to increase, but CIOs need to understand the challenges affecting these C-suite relationships. Ten IT Certifications That Lead to Big Paychecks Wed, 20 Aug 2014 Eight of these top 10 ranked IT certifications average salaries of at least $100,000—and the skills represented empower tech pros to take leadership roles. What to do When a Data Breach Occurs Wed, 20 Aug 2014 Data breaches are inevitable these days, which is why having a well-defined incident response plan and team in place is a necessity. Five Things to Know About Agile Development Tue, 19 Aug 2014 Agile development has emerged at the center of a faster and more responsive approach to IT, but it presents some unique challenges. Steve Ballmer Steps Away From Microsoft: It Was Time Tue, 19 Aug 2014 Steve Ballmer’s tenure was mixed, yet not without accomplishment. Email Dominates Workers' Lives Tue, 19 Aug 2014 Sure, CIOs must figure that their employees are on email all the time. Find out, however, what "all the time" really means for many workers. Books That Can Enhance Your Career Prospects Tue, 19 Aug 2014 These books from business and technology leaders can help you become a more informed, well-rounded professional—and are likely to enhance your career prospects. A Linux Desktop Designed for You Tue, 19 Aug 2014 Looking for a Linux desktop? This roundup of the major contenders will help you find one that best fits your work habits. Leveraging Cloud-Based Analytics to Make IT Smarter Tue, 19 Aug 2014 There’s good news and bad news about cloud-based IT analytics platforms and tools. IBM-Lenovo x86 Server Deal Gets U.S. Government OK Tue, 19 Aug 2014 The sale of IBM's x86 server business to Lenovo takes a major step closer to completion. How Experts are Made Mon, 18 Aug 2014 Most experts start out as normal people. Learn how to build a presence which lands highly sought speaking engagements and other career opportunities. How a Security Company Zapped Zombie Zero Mon, 18 Aug 2014 A security company has identified Chinese malware called Zombie Zero, which attacks handheld scanners used to track shipping inventory, but managed to detect and halt the attacks. Mobile App Development: Pressure on IT Will Increase Mon, 18 Aug 2014 Sharply increasing development cycles relying on internal development are coming, along with additional funding. Top Linux Productivity Apps Mon, 18 Aug 2014 Linux apps for time-tracking, dual monitor, editing, storage syncing and more. A Key to Innovation Sun, 17 Aug 2014 To take innovation to a new level, you need to harness information technology in a way that actually simplifies things and produces real-world results for real people. A Record 300 Million Smartphones Shipped in Q2: IDC Fri, 15 Aug 2014 Android's growing popularity helps the industry post huge gains in smartphone shipments. Rackspace Grows Managed Cloud Business Tue, 12 Aug 2014 Though its own future is uncertain, Rackspace execs see continues opportunity even as Amazon and Google lower pricing. Chris Beard Takes Over as Interim CEO at Mozilla Fri, 18 Apr 2014 Services is a key area of potential growth for Mozilla, and it's an area with which Beard is very familiar. Intel Reports 1Q14 Earnings of $12.8 billion By Sean Michael Kerner | Fri, 18 Apr 2014 Looking forward, Intel provided guidance for the second quarter of 2014 for a revenue midpoint of $13 billion. Red Hat CEO Growing Linux Business with New Cloud Workloads By Sean Michael Kerner | Fri, 18 Apr 2014 "The single most chaotic open-source project out there is still Linux." IBM Reports 1Q14 Revenue of $22.5 Billion By Sean Michael Kerner | Fri, 18 Apr 2014 IBM reported its first quarter fiscal 2014 results late Wednesday, once again showing weakness in its server hardware business Deloitte: IT Should be Cool By Sean Michael Kerner | Fri, 11 Apr 2014 In an Interop keynote, the CIO of Deloitte explains how he transformed his IT organization from being a disliked group to being cool. Mozilla's Leadership Fails - What Now? By Sean Michael Kerner | Fri, 11 Apr 2014 Brendan Eich was a key figure in the foundation of Mozilla, and his departure will be questioned and felt for a long time. Red Hat 2014 Revenue Tops $1.53 Billion By Sean Michael Kerner | Wed, 09 Apr 2014 As Red Hat looks for future growth, the open-source OpenStack cloud platform is front and center. IRS: Bitcoin is Taxable By Sean Michael Kerner | Thu, 27 Mar 2014 In a notice posted on the IRS Website on March 25, the IRS provided official guidance on how virtual currency like Bitcoin should be treated for taxation purposes. Brendan Eich Named New CEO of Mozilla Tue, 25 Mar 2014 At long last and after two CEOs who left after short tenures on the job, Mozilla now has the CEO it always should have had. Oracle Reports 3Q14 Revenue of $9.3 Billion By Sean Michael Kerner | Fri, 21 Mar 2014 Hardware systems products revenues were reported at $725 million Linux Pros in Demand By Sean Michael Kerner | Fri, 21 Feb 2014 "Based on our work with the community and our members, we know that knowing Linux helps people move into positions with amazing opportunities to work on really cool projects," LinkedIN 4Q13 Revenue Tops $447 Million By Sean Michael Kerner | Mon, 10 Feb 2014 LinkedIn had its best year ever in 2013, as membership numbers swelled and mobile usage continued to gain. Twitter Generated $665 million in 2013 Revenue By Sean Michael Kerner | Mon, 10 Feb 2014 During the earnings call, Twitter's CEO was very optimistic about his company's future and laid out his plans for growth in 2014. VMware Reports 2013 Revenue of $5.21 Billion By Sean Michael Kerner | Thu, 30 Jan 2014 VMware reported fourth quarter fiscal 2013 revenue of $1.48 billion, which is a 15 percent year-over-year gain. Bitcoin is 'Massively Overhyped Noise': Gartner By Sean Michael Kerner | Wed, 29 Jan 2014 The Bitcoin cryptocurrency has gained in notoriety and in U.S. dollar value in the last year. But what is the true value of Bitcoin, and who should consider adopting it? IBM Reports Full Year 2013 Earnings By Sean Michael Kerner | Thu, 23 Jan 2014 For the full year, IBM's 2013 revenue was reported at $99.8 billion for a five percent decline, with Net Income of $16.5 billion for a one percent decline. Intel: The PC Isn't Dead (yet) By Sean Michael Kerner | Mon, 20 Jan 2014 For the full year, Intel reported revenue of $52.7 billion which is a one percent year-over-year decline. Oracle Reports 2Q14 Earnings By Sean Michael Kerner | Fri, 20 Dec 2013 Oracle is once again growing its hardware business as growth prospects in the cloud also continue to show promise. HP Reports 4Q13 Earnings By Sean Michael Kerner | Fri, 29 Nov 2013 Hewlett-Packard (HP) reported its fourth quarter fiscal 2013 earnings late Tuesday, showing the results of CEO Meg Whitman's turnaround efforts. Whitman also hinted at a major new area of growth for HP as it could soon enter the emerging market for 3D printing. SLIDESHOW: OpenStack Comes to Hong Kong By Sean Michael Kerner | Tue, 12 Nov 2013 According to data released at the Hong Kong event, China is now home to more OpenStack developers than anywhere else in the world. See All Software | Security | Storage | Servers | Networking & Communications Developer | Small Business | Mobile | IT Management | Columns | Newslinx Sitemap