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Austin Energy CIO: Security is a business enabler, not just a cost
As the enterprise slowly emerges from the recession, most IT shops would say security has been a necessity--something that was not severely affected by the downturn, partially out of fear. But Karl
Report: Tech exports drop by double digits
Yes, there is a light at the end of the tunnel for the down-turn in the tech economy, but there are still troubling signs that the ship has not yet set the right course. The latest sign of discord is
Cisco buys Tandberg for $3 billion
Cisco on Wednesday night announced a $3 billion acquisition of Tandberg, a Norwegian company that makes equipment for video communications. As of Q2 this year, Tandberg commands 40 percent of the
Bulletin: H-1B visas still available
There's usually a scramble for H-1B visas for foreign workers, most of them seeking IT jobs in the United States. But with the downturn in the economy and many projects on hold, the competition for
It may take a year to find a new job
It's a tough job market, and many IT executives are finding that it may take as long as a year to get another job. Joe Goodwin, president of Atlanta-based executive search firm The Goodwin Group,
Business intelligence on a budget
Business intelligence tools are an essential part of any enterprise. But with the economy still in a downturn, IT organizations aren't rushing to buy newly created BI software. Instead they are
Report: Web-hosting firms doing well despite downturn
Despite being in a severe recession, one segment of the IT industry is thriving. According to a comprehensive report from Network World, web hosting companies such as Digital Realty Trust, Equinix
IT skills that see pay hikes in spite of the downturn
Despite the severity of the downturn, the fact remains that enterprises today are more dependent than ever on the use of Information Technology than at any other time in the past. So in spite of
Stimulus plan includes $100 billion for IT
A technology group identified billions of dollars in the stimulus plan for technology last week, but used the occasion to criticize the law for restricting companies receiving bailout money from
Stay focused when times get tough
Anyone in an IT shop has to feel the winds of change right now. Companies are being asked to do more with less, and IT shops are being asked to do much more. While it may be hard, it is time to
