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Careers: staying on the technical track

  • In Depth
  • Author: Liz Warren
  • Date: 28 January 2008
Many people get into IT because they like solving problems and, let us be honest, tinkering with technology. But as their career progresses, they can find themselves shifted into project or operations management, where they seem to spend most of their time in meetings or supervising other people who are doing the things they got into IT to do. If your first love is technology, how can you ensure you continue to spend most of your time hands-on, while still reaping the rewards of greater seniority?

Alstom outsources desktop support for 55,000 users worldwide to Atos

Engineering firm Alstom is outsourcing desktop support for 55,000 users worldwide to Atos Origin.

Industry collaboration key to meeting the skills challenge

Commenting on Microsoft research into the skills needed for future business success, Bill Gates highlighted that the high-fliers of tomorrow will be those that continue to develop a strong and diverse skill set. "If you look at the most interesting things that have emerged in the last decade, they all come from the realm of science and engineering, but communication skills and the ability to work well with the skills needed for future business success, Bill Gates highlighted that the high-fliers of tomorrow will be those that continue to develop a strong and diverse skill different types of people are very important too", he said.

e-learning improves Honda's efficiency and customer service

Honda Motor Europe has signed a deal with e-learning company Certpoint for a knowledge-sharing and training programme intended to improve .

Interviews with women working in IT: Not just a man's world

Rebecca Thomson talks to senior female figures in the IT industry about the issues around working in what is still seen by some as a 'male' profession.

Leek United rolls out IP telephony system

Leek United building society has successfully completed the implementation of an IP telephony system to improve customer services at its head office.

Swim with the global tide

Globalisation - oft maligned and ill understood - is creating a new and evolving international division of labour. Western governments and companies are beginning to adapt to this, and to develop strategies that are in long-term alignment with it.

Tory MP Rob Wilson slams cut in funding for IT training

Shadow higher education minister Rob Wilson has slammed the government for cutting funding for graduates who want to convert to careers in the IT profession.

US firms pay £350 for each mobile roaming business trip

US businesses pay around £350 in mobile roaming charges for each employee that travels on a single business trip to Europe or Asia.

Hilton Hotels rolls out e-learning to 65,000 staff

Hilton Hotels has awarded a three-year contract to ILX Group to provide financial and commercial e-learning courses for more than 65,000 staff, including IT managers across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia.
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