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Ten worst entry IT jobs

Tue, 27 May 2008 06:59:58 -0400

It may sound grand to work for Google, Amazon, Facebook, Yahoo or other well-known companies, but there are many first-time jobs in the IT field that are not as glamorous as they sound.

Valleywag, a tech gossip blog, has compiled a list of what it calls Tech's 10 worst entry-level jobs. The company job descriptions are intriguing at first glance and may help build a resume, but the reality for bright young tech hopefuls getting these entry level positions may be sitting day-in and day-out in a windowless cubicle creating more efficient text ads or taking phone calls from angry customers.

To read what's on the worst job list:
- see this valleywag.com article

For more tech stories from the FierceCIO network:
> Microsoft's multitouch technology. Article
> Open-source code defects declining. Article
> AT&T offers free Wi-Fi to some customers. Article

SPOTLIGHT: State outsources all of its IT operations

Wed, 10 Jan 2007 19:01:34 -0500

Just the idea of outsourcing the entire IT operation for a state seems ludicrous at first glance, and very likely unbelievable even upon reflection. But that's exactly what Virginia has done in signing a $2 billion, 10-year contract this past summer with Northrop Grumman for updating and operating email systems, help desk services, and server operations. Article

The hurdles of HaaS

Thu, 09 Nov 2006 19:01:35 -0500

At first glance, the idea of managed service providers offering up hardware-as-a-service (HaaS) seems like a good idea but as industry pundits reveal, it won't be a bed of roses for either vendors or clients, due to cost point and profit margin issues. Yet evangelists are quick to point out that the initial hurdles aren't impossible to clear, though it will take some time. Hear about the pros and cons for both enterprises and vendors and learn why the initial target market will likely be the small to mid-sized business.

For more on the beauty of HaaS:
- read the article at CRN

Why email encryption isn't all roses

Tue, 24 Oct 2006 20:01:36 -0400

At first glance, email encryption looks like a godsend for companies trying to protect their confidential data. But end-to-end email encryption poses some challenges, especially on the legal front, that CIOs and other corporate leaders need to be up to speed on. It all comes down to enforcing the personal use and email policies that you hopefully have in place.

For more on email encryption legal risks:
- read the article at Network Computing