IT careers and IT skills
IT professionals increasingly need to take responsibility for ensuring that their IT skills are kept up-to-date, and for pursuing opportunities that will develop their IT careers. We examine the issues around career development at all stages of an IT professional's working life, from education through to training and recruitment.
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Opinion
07 May 2024
Gen AI: what we know and don’t know, what excites us, what scares us
GenAI is probably the most exciting technology development since the creation of the internet but its essential businesses put in the right controls Continue Reading
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Tip
07 May 2024
How to evaluate cloud certification training
Certifications and training courses help IT pros acquire the knowledge and skills to succeed in cloud. Learn what to look for in courses and how to choose the right program. Continue Reading
- News 16 Nov 2007
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Feature
06 Nov 2007
Managed VoIP keeps regatta's communications afloat
The world's largest rowing regatta utilises managed VoIP to ease its year-round communications needs -- and for a temporary system during its celebrated two-day event. Continue Reading
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News
14 Oct 2007
VMware takes on data migration
VMware supports migrating data between disc arrays with Storage VMotion, changing the equation between server and storage virtualisation devices. Continue Reading
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News
14 Oct 2007
Commentary: Solving the skills crisis
Could teaching 'Routing' as 'fourth R' in our schools solve the skills crisis? Continue Reading
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News
29 Aug 2007
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. Continue Reading
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News
28 Aug 2007
Unified communications slow to change U.S. work culture
Unified communications implementation is still high, but many enterprises have yet to allow users all its advantages. Continue Reading
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News
19 Aug 2007
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. Continue Reading
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News
06 Aug 2007
NetApp revenues fall $61M short of forecast
NetApp announces that its revenues are down 15% from last quarter, blaming a continued decline in data storage spending. Continue Reading
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News
02 Aug 2007
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. Continue Reading
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News
02 Aug 2007
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. Continue Reading
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News
01 Aug 2007
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 how to handle each test question. Continue Reading
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News
25 Jul 2007
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. Continue Reading
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Feature
13 Jul 2007
Videoconferencing tool gives Uno an edge
Videoconferencing has given Pizzeria Uno the ability to bring together more than 200 people and has enabled more efficient and cost-effective communication. Continue Reading
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News
10 Jul 2007
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. Continue Reading
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News
09 Jul 2007
Unified messaging system updates company's voicemail
Installing a new unified messaging system helped one company in its daily struggles with an outdated voicemail system. Continue Reading
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News
04 Jul 2007
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. Continue Reading
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News
14 Jun 2007
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. Continue Reading
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Feature
04 Jun 2007
Unified communication case studies: What you need to know
Learn how others overcame the expected and the unexpected challenges of a UC deployment in our case studies. Continue Reading
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News
22 May 2007
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. Continue Reading
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News
20 May 2007
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 back-scratchers and other trappings of dot.com profligacy in favour of building a long-term successful company. SearchNetworking's Ian Yates spoke with the marketing manager of NetStar, Oliver Descouderes, to uncover the magic formula. Continue Reading
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Opinion
18 May 2007
Action is the deal on Naked Leader's blog
The Deal is the latest blog to launch on ComputerWeekly.com - and one with a twist. David Taylor, author of The Naked Leader, said, "My blog won't be about discussion and debate, but about action." Continue Reading
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News
08 May 2007
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. Continue Reading
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Feature
19 Apr 2007
Skype to the desk phone saves company a bundle
Skype on the desk phone has helped a Chicago-based furniture maker save a considerable amount of money on long-distance voice charges. Continue Reading
- News 26 Mar 2007
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News
12 Mar 2007
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. Continue Reading
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Feature
26 Feb 2007
Outsourced VoIP helps devastated company recover
Outsourced VoIP helped a Berkeley company keep up business as usual after a fire destroyed its offices. Continue Reading
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News
10 Jan 2007
Colonial Williamsburg virtualizes with Acopia
The living history museum is designed to show customers the 18th century, but behind the scenes, the business is implementing tiered storage using 21st-century file virtualization. Continue Reading
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News
30 Nov 2006
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. Continue Reading
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News
10 Nov 2006
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, Managing Director of EMC Australia and New Zealand. Continue Reading
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News
09 Nov 2006
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. Continue Reading
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News
08 Nov 2006
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 disciplines. Continue Reading
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News
07 Nov 2006
Big pay for storage jobs, page 6
Find out what other storage professionals are being paid in this year's salary survey. Continue Reading
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News
07 Nov 2006
Big pay for storage jobs, page 3
Find out what other storage professionals are being paid in this year's salary survey. Continue Reading
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News
07 Nov 2006
Big pay for storage jobs, page 7
Find out what other storage professionals are being paid in this year's salary survey. Continue Reading
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News
07 Nov 2006
Big pay for storage jobs
Find out what other storage professionals are being paid in this year's salary survey. Continue Reading
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News
07 Nov 2006
Big pay for storage jobs, page 4
Find out what other storage professionals are being paid in this year's salary survey. Continue Reading
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News
07 Nov 2006
Big pay for storage jobs, page 5
Find out what other storage professionals are being paid in this year's salary survey. Continue Reading
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News
07 Nov 2006
Big pay for storage jobs, page 2
Find out what other storage professionals are being paid in this year's salary survey. Continue Reading
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News
06 Nov 2006
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 what they think this means for professionals in these disciplines. First up: The Recruiter. Continue Reading
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Feature
01 Nov 2006
VoIP convergence: Managing staffing issues
Companies making the transition to IP telephony must find a way to converge their voice and data networks -- and the employees who work on them. Continue Reading
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News
25 Oct 2006
EMC shuffles channel deck
EMC announced on its earnings call earlier this month that it would be cutting management jobs as part of a round of 1,250 layoffs, and it looks like at least a couple of those positions have already gone from the channel group. Continue Reading
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News
03 Oct 2006
Alliance and Leicester to overhaul core systems
Alliance & Leicester has announced plans replace many of its core banking systems with Accenture’s Alnova Financial Solutions banking platform under a three-year IT-led business transformation programme. Continue Reading
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Tip
02 Oct 2006
Convincing management to approve your networking project
Network pros must have great technology know-how, coupled with major league pitching abilities. This list of project dos and don'ts can help you over your managers. Continue Reading
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Feature
02 Oct 2006
Alliance and Leicester to overhaul core systems
Alliance & Leicester has announced plans replace many of its core banking systems with Accenture’s Alnova Financial Solutions banking platform under a three-year IT-led business transformation programme. Continue Reading
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Tip
27 Sep 2006
Does having a CCNA and MCSE equal a higher-paying job?
David Minutella answers the question, "How helpful will it be if I get a CCNA certificate or MCSE certificate to fetch a high-paying job?" Read on to see our expert's response. Continue Reading
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Tip
27 Sep 2006
Find the right work path in the field of IT
Our expert, David Minutella, answers the question of what path in IT is the right one. Continue Reading
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Tip
24 Sep 2006
What to certify in when new certification tracks are pending
In this response, our expert, Ed Tittel, answers the question, "Will it be wise to invest in MCSE security certification or to wait for Microsoft to launch new certification tracks before starting my training?" Continue Reading
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Tip
24 Sep 2006
Making the career change -- work corporate mid-level in security
In this Q&A, Ed Tittel advises on the right certifications for a person at the end of their military career. Continue Reading
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News
05 Sep 2006
VoIP outsourcing: Save money and gain flexibility
VoIP outsourcing is the way to go for organisations looking to deploy voice services quickly and flexibly without a major investment in skills and upkeep. Continue Reading
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Tip
31 Aug 2006
Validity of certification
In this response, David Minutella talks about the validation of certification and what IT managers should be aware of. Continue Reading
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News
30 Aug 2006
VoIP outsourcing: Save money while gaining flexibility
VoIP outsourcing is the way to go for firms looking to deploy voice services quickly and flexibly without a major investment in skills and upkeep. Continue Reading
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Tip
30 Aug 2006
The best book for CCDA certification
In this Ask the Expert, David Minutella recommends the best book resource for CCDA certification. Continue Reading
- News 10 Jul 2006
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News
28 Mar 2006
Outsourced way to hire contract staff
IT services company FDM has launched a "straight through" recruitment service to help IT departments in the finance sector recruit contract staff. Continue Reading
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News
14 Nov 2005
Demand for development skills soars as firms seek business edge
Computer Weekly salary survey shows IT departments eager to secure skills for the future. Continue Reading
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News
23 Aug 2005
HP sales boost as restructuring costs
HP reported a 10% increase in sales for the third quarter, and said it would spend $900m (£530m) on redundancy costs in the final quarter. Continue Reading
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News
27 Jul 2005
Combining technology and social engineering: Hacking behind bars
In this excerpt from Chapter 11 of "The Art of Deception: Controlling the Human Element of Security," authors Kevin Mitnick and William L. Simon begin a story that shows how social engineering can be used with technology. Continue Reading
- News 25 Jul 2005
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Feature
22 Jul 2005
Riding the wave of change
CIOs can thrive as pace of change quickens, argues Des Lee Continue Reading
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Opinion
11 Jul 2005
How to win the jobs game
Many readers have been disappointed by recruitment agents. All the more reason to develop the relationship Continue Reading
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News
06 Apr 2005
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. Continue Reading
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News
24 Mar 2005
Atos wins DWP deal extension
The Department for Work and Pensions has renewed a contract with IT services company Atos Origin to deliver medical advice and... Continue Reading
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Opinion
04 Nov 2004
Demand more from agencies: fine tune the recruitment process and reap the rewards
Users must be proactive in ensuring that recommended candidates are suitable Continue Reading
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News
08 Oct 2004
First integrated children's system goes live
The first web-based system to help councils meet new legal requirements for information sharing among teachers, social workers... Continue Reading
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News
01 Jun 2004
Ex-helicopter chief says pilot verdict is 'ridiculous'
A former director of helicopter procurement at the Ministry of Defence has described the blaming of the pilots for the crash on... Continue Reading
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Feature
15 Mar 2004
Achieving the goal of CIO
What exactly does a chief information officer do?Paul Burfitt, global CIO at AstraZeneca, analysed the various aspects of his job... Continue Reading
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News
15 Dec 2003
IT staff predict e-government success despite councillors’ doubts
Tony Blair has failed to convince councillors in almost half of the UK’s local authorities of the value of e-government. Continue Reading
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Feature
26 Mar 2003
What's in an IT name?
What exactly does a chief information officer do?Paul Burfitt, global CIO at AstraZeneca, analysed the various aspects of his job... Continue Reading
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News
14 Feb 2002
Industry recruits wrong people
UK industry could be recruiting candidates with the wrong personality type to be a success in IT. Continue Reading
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Feature
23 Jan 2002
Scale 21 conference will reveal key to IT success
The results of the largest ever survey of IT professionals and entrepreneurs are to be announced at the Building Britain's... Continue Reading
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News
27 Sep 2001
Infineon claims cost-cutting success
Semiconductor maker Infineon Technologies is claiming progress in its plan to cut costs by £630m over the next year, but... Continue Reading
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News
11 Sep 2001
Mitsubishi Electric looks to earnings revision
Mitsubishi Electric has described as "speculative" reports in a Japanese newspaper that the company is intending to reduce its... Continue Reading
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News
22 Aug 2001
IT spending will rise faster than inflation
Although suppliers may be shedding IT jobs, corporate users still plan to spend an extra 11% on permanent staff this year - five... Continue Reading
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Feature
28 Feb 2001
Feeling the pinch
The Internet age is not over just because a few dotcoms have run into difficulty, says Martin Butler, who believes that the... Continue Reading
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Feature
28 Feb 2001
Window of the world
Going online means going global. So why do so many companies give their website less consideration than other areas of the... Continue Reading
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Feature
14 Feb 2001
Silicon Valley looks East
"Cross border sourcing" is gaining in popularity in the US where an expanding skills vacuum has led Silicon Valley businesses to... Continue Reading
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Feature
10 Jan 2001
The world is enough
As a global business, IT offers managers and directors many opportunities to work abroad and, as Julia Vowler finds out, these... Continue Reading
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Feature
10 Jan 2001
Delivering digital streaming in the Real world
While the fortunes of streaming media firm Real Networks have been in decline, the company is not taking it lying down, writes... Continue Reading
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News
30 Nov 2000
Armed forces morale hit by Chinook say MPs
MPs said yesterday that the Government's refusal to move on the Public Accounts Committee report on the 1994 Chinook crash was hitting armed forces morale.... Continue Reading -
Feature
29 Nov 2000
A thoroughly modern e-apprenticeship
Jane Dudman explains how young people in Newham have the chance to be apprentices in a scheme to lessen the blow of the IT skills... Continue Reading
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News
25 Oct 2000
IT man on the 5am ferry as Horizon reaches Orkney
James RogersPost Offices in two of the most isolated parts of the UK are the latest to go live as part of the Horizon counter...
Continue Reading - News 04 Oct 2000