Tag Archives: IT

Q&A: Okta’s COO on Netting Big IT Buyers (WSJ)

As large firms increasingly turn to digital tools and technology, many are taking a closer look at enterprise products and services offered by startups. But few are getting in the ... More

3 Tips For Successful IT Talent Retention (InformationWeek)

Finding the right IT job candidate is a time-consuming and expensive task. Once the hiring process is over, the investment doesn't end. You have to spend time and resources in onbo... More

Cyber Security’s Gender Gap Problem

It’s well known that the IT industry in general has a gender gap problem, with only 26% of IT professionals worldwide being women, according to data from the American Association... More

3 Ways Big Data Is Being Used in IT (Datanami)

he big data revolution is transforming how business gets done across multi-trillion-dollar industries like financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, and retail. Heck, even the... More

IT Salary Outlook 2017: Starting Pay On The Rise (InformationWeek)

Starting salaries for US-based IT professionals are expected to rise an average of 3.8% next year compared with 2016, according to the Robert Half Technology 2017 Salary Guide rele... More

Digital Transformation is Giving IT Spending a Big Boost (CIO)

Digital transformation may promise critical benefits for the companies undertaking it, but it's also delivering a major boost to IT spending around the world. That's according to m... More

6 Reasons Hackathons Are Good For IT (InformationWeek)

Companies have a variety of options for building camaraderie. And while lavish parties or paintball outings may suit some organizations, IT groups should give serious consideration... More

Verizon Enterprise CIO Plans Strategic IT Push (Light Reading)

The new CIO for Verizon Enterprise Solutions says it's "game over" for his new job if he can't make the carrier's IT people and processes a strategic part of sales to business. "If... More

What are The New Economics of IT? (Avanade Insights)

The world of business IT is constantly changing. At one end, technological innovation continues to redefine the workplace, enabling employees to work in new ways. On the other, reg... More

The Impact the Modern Customer is Having on IT Investment (ITProPortal)

As customers, we are now more demanding than ever. We expect ease, speed and convenience when we shop and at every stage of the retail journey. We’re also device- agnostic: we mi... More

Figuring Out How IT, Analytics, and Operations Should Work Together (HBR)

A new set of relationships is being formed within companies around how people working in data, analytics, IT, and operations teams work together. Is there a “right” way to stru... More

Cybersecurity Certifications to Boost Your IT Career (Information Week)

Businesses are scrambling to hire IT professionals with knowledge and experience in cyber-security. A shortage of skilled cyber-security practitioners is leaving organizations acro... More

Median IT Wage is $10K Higher for Men than Women (CIO)

Men in IT earn a median of $82,370 a year compared to $72,035 for women, according to new data by the U.S. Census Bureau. The wage gap is perhaps is the most disquieting finding in... More

Big Data, Cloud Demand Drive IT Job Growth (InformationWeek)

If you've got a career in IT, 2016 has most likely been a stable year for you. That's because the IT sector has been adding jobs all year long, even in a presidential election year... More

Billions Go To Cloud Services, But Often Without A Game Plan (Forbes)

Are we working in a cloud computing bubble? That is, have business leaders (and perhaps some IT leaders) been lulled into assuming that moving or deploying to cloud is as easy as ... More

How Analytics Can Help Boost Mobile Security and Productivity (Information Age)

Security is critical to any IT initiative in the workplace, especially mobility. However, when it comes to putting in place an effective enterprise mobility system, too many organi... More

9 Cloud Skills IT Pros Need Now (InformationWeek)

Cloud computing is a huge part of IT, and its growth shows no sign of slowing down. As an IT professional, it makes sense to start looking into obtaining skills in different aspect... More

Making IT Secure – Why Employee Education on Business IT is Crucial (Information Age)

CIOs today are confronted with an ever-evolving IT landscape, which brings opportunity and risk in equal measure. For every new device which enables enhanced productivity and the a... More

Xerox Earmarks $100 Million for New Outsourcing Acquisitions (Nearshore Americas)

Xerox has set aside $100 million for acquisitions this year, company’s chairman Ursula Burns revealed in a conference call. The Connecticut-based technology giant will use this m... More

Gartner Sees $1 Trillion Shift In IT Spending To Cloud (IW)

IT spending is undergoing a shift from traditional sources, such as direct server and software license purchases, into public cloud computing. The amount of money IT will spend on ... More