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March 06, 2012 06 Mar'12
CW500: Getting to grips with big data

Experts from Standard Life, Deloitte and Intelligent Business Strategies share some useful tips for CIOs on understanding big data
February 28, 2012 28 Feb'12
Mobile technology training in demand

A massive 81% of IT professionals are planning to bolster their skills in mobile computing as 84% see this as an area of growth in the market.
February 13, 2012 13 Feb'12
IT services providers sign up to apprentice scheme

UK IT service providers will take on more IT apprentices to help bridge the gap between education and the workplace as part of a government-backed scheme
January 23, 2012 23 Jan'12
Gartner identifies trends in CIO spending in 2012

Chief information officers are facing an austere 2012. Spending on IT will rise on average by just 0.5% worldwide, but IT budgets in the UK, Europe and North America are declining.

January 11, 2012 11 Jan'12
ICT curriculum for GCSE is scrapped

The government is to scrap the teaching of GCSE ICT in schools this September, with plans to replace the subject with the “rigorous” teaching of computer science and programming subjects.
December 12, 2011 12 Dec'11
Cloud leaves many firewalls wanting – but could automation prove the silver bullet?

Most companies rely on firewalls, but the IT landscape is changing and so must approaches to security. Is there a silver bullet?
November 16, 2011 16 Nov'11
Computer Weekly wins digital publishing award

Computer Weekly has won a prestigious publishing industry award for the product development of the year.
October 28, 2011 28 Oct'11
Survey finds UK IT jobs concentrated in London and south-east England

With software houses and the financial services sector creating by far the most permanent IT jobs, career opportunities are being condensed into south-east England.
April 05, 2011 05 Apr'11
Immigration cap will not stem flow of IT workers to UK on ICT visas

The immigration cap, which comes into force on 6 April 2011, will have little effect on the number of economic migrants entering the UK because businesses can continue to use the uncapped Intra Company Transfer (ICT) scheme to access skills, ...
March 31, 2011 31 Mar'11
Communication skills more important than technical know-how for IT jobs, say IT graduates

Most IT graduates think technical skills are the least important for IT jobs, according to a survey.

March 09, 2011 09 Mar'11
Industry calls on employers to say what security skills are needed

The National Skills Academy for IT is calling on employers to address the cyber security skills gap by sharing views on the most useful courses and qualifications.
January 25, 2011 25 Jan'11
Gartner outlines six money-making CIO profiles

A new generation of CIOs with skills to make the business money will replace traditional CIOs by the middle of the decade, says Gartner vice-president and researcher Ken McGee.
January 21, 2011 21 Jan'11
Gartner: CIOs fail on staff career development

CIOs are getting better at reinvesting savings into new projects, but investment in skills and career development is still poor.
June 01, 2008 01 Jun'08
Wireless LANs -- 'CCNA Official Exam Certification Library, Third Edition,' Chapter 11

This chapter examines the basics of WLANs to help you prepare for the CCNA exam. In particular, the first section introduces the concepts, protocols, and standards used by many of the most common WLAN installations today. The chapter then examines ...
March 19, 2008 19 Mar'08
Cisco Certified Voice Professional lab updates mimic live networks

The new Cisco CCVP certification updates training courses to fall in line with the latest Unified Communications Manager platform.
February 25, 2008 25 Feb'08
CCNA certification for Cisco networking channel professionals

CCNA certification offers value-added resellers (VARs) and systems integrators benefits, as described here by Wendell Odom.
January 22, 2008 22 Jan'08
Cisco announces Design Expert Certification for network engineers

Cisco has announced a new certification that emphasises strategic planning skills.
October 14, 2007 14 Oct'07
Commentary: Solving the skills crisis

Could teaching 'Routing' as 'fourth R' in our schools solve the skills crisis?
August 29, 2007 29 Aug'07
IMS, FMC on telecom carrier roadmaps

IMS and FMC are top of the to-do lists of service providers trying to differentiate themselves from the competition, according to an Infonetics Research study.
August 19, 2007 19 Aug'07
Your networking certification game plan

To pass your networking certification exams, use these suggested lab setups, activities and reading materials to CompTIA A+, MCSE, Network+, MCSA, CCNA and Linux+ certify.
August 02, 2007 02 Aug'07
Cisco network design certification gets update

Cisco has updated its professional network design certification, CCDP, to account for new levels of intelligence embedded in a service-oriented architecture.
August 02, 2007 02 Aug'07
Cisco network design certification gets update

Cisco has updated its professional network design certification, CCDP, to account for new levels of intelligence embedded in a service-oriented architecture.
August 01, 2007 01 Aug'07
Networking certification how-to

These networking certification steps focus on what materials you need, what practice tests are best, and what kind of schedule you should put in place in order to pass your exam and certify. If you are a nervous test-taker, these steps also cover ...
July 25, 2007 25 Jul'07
Networking certifications : How to pass your Network+ exam

Learn how to pass your Network+ exam in this story on how to study and read to obtain your Cisco certification.
July 10, 2007 10 Jul'07
Cisco networking certification targets entry level

Cisco networking certifications are targeting a new entry-level set with the CCENT certification. Cisco is also adding new elements to its CCNA offering.
July 04, 2007 04 Jul'07
Networking certifications: How to pass your CCNA exam

Learn how to pass your Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) exam in this pointed advice on Cisco certifications.
June 14, 2007 14 Jun'07
AIIA outlines federal election wish list

The Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA) has released its policy expectations for political parties in the upcoming 2007 federal election.
May 22, 2007 22 May'07
Selling network certification: How to talk up your credentials to current and future employers

Network certification has its benefits, but certification alone no longer guarantees employment. In this tip, learn how to justify your credentials' value.
May 20, 2007 20 May'07
Learn NetStar's secret to success

NetStar is a systems integrator and managed service provider and also a survivor of the dot.com crash. The company secured venture capital funding way back at the turn of the century and has put the money to good use, eschewing the ebony ...
May 08, 2007 08 May'07
What top five subjects does the CCNA test focus on?

Know what subjects are tested most heavily on in the CCNA exam. Use this top five list from Cisco certifications expert Dave Minutella in this response.
March 12, 2007 12 Mar'07
VoiceCon Spring 2007: More news from the show

Unified communications and VoIP were big topics at VoiceCon Spring 2007. Here are some news highlights from the show.
November 30, 2006 30 Nov'06
Video conferencing brings desktop VoIP, app sharing

Voice, video and Web conferencing vendor Genesys adds desktop VoIP and enhanced application sharing to its collaboration lineup.
November 10, 2006 10 Nov'06
The big security/storage crossover: Is your job safe? [Part Four: The new age of abstraction]

The collision of storage and security will mean chances for professionals in both disciplines to accelerate their careers into areas where strategic and business skills become more important than technical sills alone, according to David Webster, ...
November 09, 2006 09 Nov'06
The big security/storage crossover: Is your job safe? [Part Three: Why consumers count]

Is the cutting edge of security and storage in business, or in your lounge room? In this third installment in our four part series, Symantec's David Sykes explains why consumer behavior is the key to understanding what lies ahead.
November 08, 2006 08 Nov'06
The big security/storage crossover: Is your job safe? [Part Two: The analyst]

Storage and security staff sometimes possess the same skills. What does that mean for your job prospects in the field? In this second part of a four part series, TechTarget ANZ asks Gartner's Phil Sergeant what lies ahead for professionals in these ...
November 06, 2006 06 Nov'06
The big security/storage crossover: Is your job safe? [Part One: The recruiter]

Since EMC acquired RSA and Symantec enveloped Veritas, both have started discussing 'protection' of data as the sensible sequel to both storage and security. In the first of a four part series series, TechTarget ANZ asks several industry experts ...
July 10, 2006 10 Jul'06
Skills fears as number of IT students plummets
November 14, 2005 14 Nov'05
Demand for development skills soars as firms seek business edge

Computer Weekly salary survey shows IT departments eager to secure skills for the future.
April 06, 2005 06 Apr'05
Seven steps to ensure project success

The Value Manager recently had a project fall well below expectations. He reviewed what happened and came up with seven key steps for managing technical risk and one golden rule.