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IT worker confidence drops

A new survey finds that overall confidence among U.S. information technology workers has decreased in the fourth quarter of 2008. That's really no surprise given the economic gloom fueled by Wall

Hard times attract cybercrime boom

As the economy struggles, some online crime watchers see signs that a portion of newly unemployed skilled tech workers are turning to the theft of sensitive data. This is taking place even as the

Meltdown may increase tech jobs

There could be a silver lining to the Wall Street meltdown. While no one really knows how the financial crisis will affect IT in the long term, some experts are predicting IT jobs in some areas may

Bad data hurt Wall Street's computer models

So, the Wall Street meltdown is IT's fault? Well, not exactly. But former chairman of the Federal Reserve Alan Greenspan told Congress last week that this "once-in-a-century tsunami" was aided by

C-level IT execs predict year-long downturn

A sizable majority of C-level technology executives believe the industry is being hit hard by the economic downturn and the effects will not be resolved in the short run, according to a new survey.

Lenders say credit still available for tech spending

The financial panic on Wall Street and problems in the banking industry have sent shock waves through the credit