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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News
02 May 2025
Government and Ofcom disagree about scope of Online Safety Act
MPs heard different views from the online harms regulator and the UK government about whether and how the Online Safety Act obliges platforms to deal with disinformation Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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02 May 2025
India’s Hexaware targets public sector business as it expands UK operation
Indian heritage IT services firm opens office in Canary Wharf and sets is sights on growing its UK public sector business Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
01 Apr 2011
Sex discrimination rife in IT, says report
Gender discrimination against women is rife in the IT sector, a report says. Continue Reading
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31 Mar 2011
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. Continue Reading
By- Jenny Williams, University of Gloucestershire
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News
15 Mar 2011
CIO interview: Marcus East, Comic Relief
In the run-up to Comic Relief's Red Nose Day on Friday 18 March, head of future media and technology Marcus East is having a frantic week - but we managed to take a few minutes of his time to get an update on IT preparations for the event. Continue Reading
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14 Mar 2011
Sky to recruit 100 IT staff in Scotland
Sky is to create 100 permanent IT roles in Scotland as part of an expansion of its customer business systems team. Continue Reading
By- Jenny Williams, University of Gloucestershire
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10 Mar 2011
IBM targets Oracle customers with free big data training
IBM plans to train 10,000 Oracle database professionals in IBM software analytics and information management throughout 2011 via free bootcamp training sessions. Continue Reading
By- Jenny Williams, University of Gloucestershire
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News
10 Mar 2011
Most organisations approach IAM in the wrong way, says Gartner
Most organisations are approaching identity and access management (IAM) in the wrong way, by planning deployments around technologies, says Gartner. Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
09 Mar 2011
Avis CIO hands in the keys after three years at the wheel
Adam Gerrard is to leave the post of chief information officer of Avis after three and a half years Continue Reading
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News
09 Mar 2011
Apple and Google top most admired list
IT companies are considered some of the most admired companies in the world with Apple and Google leading the pack. Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
09 Mar 2011
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. Continue Reading
By- Jenny Williams, University of Gloucestershire
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News
03 Mar 2011
Government increases pay rates for offshore workers in the UK
The government has increased the salaries oversees workers must be paid if they are to come to the UK. Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Tutorial
28 Feb 2011
VMware certification in India: A guide
Growing virtualization deployments are fueling the need for manpower with virtualization skill sets. Get insights on VMware certification in India. Continue Reading
By- Harshal Kallyanpur, Special Correspondent
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News
24 Feb 2011
IT freelancers turn recruiters to cope with SME demand
Freelance IT workers in the digital services sector are being forced to recruit other freelancers to help them keep up with large volumes of work. IT... Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
22 Feb 2011
The CIO guide to being headhunted
Senior technology executives need to be aware of the pitfalls and best practices when dealing with recruitment agents and headhunters to find the best opportunity. Continue Reading
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News
17 Feb 2011
Government makes changes to immigration scheme
The government has announced the details of changes it will make to the Intra Company Transfer (ICT) scheme, which has been criticised for being open to... Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
16 Feb 2011
Overhaul A-levels and improve teaching to boost science and tech student uptake, says Royal Society
An overhaul of A-levels and better teaching are needed to boost the numbers of young people progressing to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) subjects in higher education, according to an influential new study. Continue Reading
By- Jenny Williams, University of Gloucestershire
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News
16 Feb 2011
Atos Origin boosts profit despite fall in sales
IT services company Atos Origin has announced full-year profits of €337m (£283m), a 6.7% year-on-year increase. However, overall sales fell by 3.5%... Continue Reading
By- Kathleen Hall, TechTarget
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Tip
11 Feb 2011
Crack CISSP exam with these tips
Here are some guidelines to help you sail through the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) exam and obtain the CISSP certification. Continue Reading
By- Dinesh Bareja
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News
31 Jan 2011
Public sector outsourcing grows in the UK as commercial deals fall again
Public sector contracts accounted for 77% of the total outsourcing spending in the UK in 2010, according to the latest report from consultancy TPI. Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
25 Jan 2011
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. Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
21 Jan 2011
Tight budgets will hit IT departments in 2011
Budget constraints will be the biggest challenge for IT managers in 2011 as UK companies are forced to cut costs Continue Reading
By- Jenny Williams, University of Gloucestershire
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News
21 Jan 2011
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. Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
17 Jan 2011
Aurora Fashions CIO John Bovill quits following IT outsourcing deal
Aurora Fashions chief information officer (CIO) John Bovill has announced his decision to leave the women's fashion firm days after Aurora Fashions announced its move to outsource all its IT. Continue Reading
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13 Jan 2011
‘Pupils need better IT teaching, not more technology,’ say industry experts
Industry bodies have hit out against an outdated IT curriculum and unenthusiastic teaching staff Continue Reading
By- Kathleen Hall, TechTarget
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News
13 Jan 2011
FDM seek 1000 graduates for training scheme
IT services provider FDM is recruiting 1000 graduates for its training scheme in 2011. Continue Reading
By- Jenny Williams, University of Gloucestershire
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News
05 Jan 2011
BCS CEO David Clarke talks about the future of the IT industry
David Clarke, CEO of the chartered institute of computing the BCS, talks to Computer Weekly about being awarded an MBE, the future of the IT profession and tackling a membership revolt against his leadership last year. Continue Reading
By- Kathleen Hall, TechTarget
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News
04 Jan 2011
2010 review: Top 10 IT skills and careers stories
In Computer Weekly's review of the best of the IT year in 2010, here we look back on the top 10 IT skills stories of the year. Continue Reading
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04 Jan 2011
BCS’ CEO David Clarke awarded an MBE
David Clarke, CEO of BCS, the chartered institute for IT, has been awarded an MBE in the Queen's New Year's Honours list for services to the industry. Continue Reading
By- Kathleen Hall, TechTarget
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News
20 Dec 2010
FireControl project could be axed before Christmas
The government's controversial FireControl project could be flagged for review today. The Fire Brigade's Union (FBU) said it was expecting an announcement from fire minister Bob Neil later today, in which it hopes the project designed to reduce the number of fire service control rooms from 46 to nine will be shelved. Continue Reading
By- Kathleen Hall, TechTarget
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Photo Story
02 Nov 2010
UKtech50: The most influential people in UK IT - numbers 11-20
Computer Weekly presents the first ever list of the most influential people in UK IT Continue Reading
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02 Nov 2010
UKtech50: The most influential people in UK IT - the top 10
Computer Weekly presents the first ever list of the most influential people in UK IT Continue Reading
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10 Feb 2010
Photos: Great female technology entrepreneurs
While the arguments over how to get a better gender balance in tech fly back and forth, we’ve highlighted just a few female entrepreneurs working in the UK who founded their own IT companies, or use technology to provide a product or service. Continue Reading
By- Rebecca Thomson, Computer Weekly
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Photo Story
11 Aug 2009
Photos: Ten top tips for getting an IT job
A recession is never a good time to be graduating but those with IT qualifications can boost their chances by following ten steps as recommended by a massive recruiter of IT graduates. Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Photo Story
16 Jul 2009
Flipbook: Top Ten Funny Tech support nightmares
Ever had a call you wish you didn't take? This flipbook looks at some of the funniest tech support queries we've heard of. Continue Reading
By- Faisal Alani, UK at eBay
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05 Jun 2009
Information Commissioner raids anti-union blacklisting firm
The Office of the Information Commissioner's made an unprecedented raid on The Consulting Association, which ran an illegal blacklisting database. Construction workers suspected of union activites were barred from work. Continue Reading
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29 May 2009
Photos: Best Places to Work 2009 winners
The awards was held at the exclusive London Royal Lancaster Hotel, on the 22nd May 2009. IT departments enjoyed a superb lunch and stimulating guest speaker - Tim Fitzhigham - author of "In The Bath". Continue Reading
By- Faisal Alani, UK at eBay
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News
10 May 2009
Bankruptcy, prosecution and disrupted livelihoods - Postmasters tell their story
Rebecca Thomson reports on claims that the Post Office has failed to recognise a potential IT problem. Continue Reading
By- Rebecca Thomson, Computer Weekly
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News
15 Apr 2009
UBS to cut thousands of jobs
Swiss bank UBS will cut about 10,000 jobs to save up to £2.3bn by the end of next year with more highly skilled IT workers to flood onto a finance sector...
Continue ReadingBy- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
08 Dec 2008
Tens of thousands of IT jobs at risk in global finance sector
The investment banking industry will see thousands of job cuts as mergers are completed and companies prepare for a slowdown in business. Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Photo Story
08 Dec 2008
Photos: BCS IT Industry Awards 2008 part 3
The BCS IT Industry Awards presentation ceremony took place at the Marriott Grosvenor House Hotel in London on Thursday 4 December 2008. Here you can see some of merriment at the awards dinner. Continue Reading
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08 Dec 2008
Photos: BCS IT Industry Awards 2008 part 2
The BCS IT Industry Awards presentation ceremony took place at the Marriott Grosvenor House Hotel in London on Thursday 4 December 2008. Continue Reading
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08 Dec 2008
Photos: BCS IT Industry Awards 2008 part 1
The BCS IT Industry Awards presentation ceremony took place at the Marriott Grosvenor House Hotel in London on Thursday 4 December 2008. Here you can see some of the winners collecting their awards. Continue Reading
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08 Dec 2008
Photos: Chic geek gifts for her
Check out our selection of chic geek gifts for her this Christmas - stylish tech-themed presents for the style-conscious IT professional who's proud of her vocation. Continue Reading
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03 Dec 2008
Photos: Chic geek gifts for him
Check out our selection of chic geek gifts for him - stylish IT and technology themed presents for the style-conscious IT professional who's proud of his vocation. Continue Reading
- News 28 Nov 2008
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Photo Story
17 Nov 2008
Flipbook: Credit Crunch jokes
In the Computer Weekly office, we get a lot of credit crunch jokes sent to us so we decided to put them up on the website as a way of lifting the gloom of the 'recession depression'. Continue Reading
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Photo Story
01 Oct 2008
Photo story: Meet the Computer Weekly team
Meet the team of reporters and editors behind Computer Weekly and ComputerWeekly.com. Continue Reading
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News
01 Jun 2008
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 some basic installation steps. The last major section looks at WLAN security, which is particularly important because the WLAN signals are much more susceptible to being intercepted by an attacker than Ethernet LANs. The chapter also includes a helpful 'do I know this already' quiz, to determine whether you need to read the full chapter or can move ahead to the exam preparation section. Continue Reading
By- SearchNetworking.com.au staff
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News
19 Mar 2008
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. Continue Reading
By- Michael Morisy, TechTarget
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News
25 Feb 2008
CCNA certification for Cisco networking channel professionals
CCNA certification offers value-added resellers (VARs) and systems integrators benefits, as described here by Wendell Odom. Continue Reading
By- Elaine Hom
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News
22 Jan 2008
Cisco announces Design Expert Certification for network engineers
Cisco has announced a new certification that emphasises strategic planning skills. Continue Reading
By- Michael Morisy, TechTarget
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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
By- Kate Dostart, Associate Editor
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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
By- Beth Pariseau, Senior News Writer
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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
By- Simon Sharwood
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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
By- Andrew Hickey
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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
By- Kate Dostart, Associate Editor
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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
By- Jeremy Otsap
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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
By- Beth Pariseau, Senior News Writer
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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
By- Andrew R. Hickey
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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
By- Andrew R. Hickey
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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
By- SearchNetworking ANZ Staff
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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
By- Jerry Farantatos
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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
By- Andrew R. Hickey, Senior News Writer
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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
By- Andrew R. Hickey
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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
By- Kate Dostart, Associate Editor
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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
By- TechTarget ANZ Staff
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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
By- Voice&Data Staff
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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
By- SearchVoIP.com editors
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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
By- Ed Tittle
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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
By- Ian Yates
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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
By- Dave Minutella
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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
By- Andrew R. Hickey, Senior News Writer
- 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
By- Andrew R. Hickey
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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
By- Andrew R. Hickey, Senior News Writer
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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
By- Beth Pariseau, Senior News Writer
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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
By- Andrew R. Hickey
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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
By- Simon Sharwood
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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
By- Simon Sharwood
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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
By- Simon Sharwood
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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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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
By- Simon Sharwood
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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
By- Amy Kucharik, TechTarget
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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
By- Jo Maitland, TechTarget
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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
By- Doug Paddock
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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
By- David Minutella, Training Camp
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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
By- David Minutella, Training Camp
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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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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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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
By- Amanda Mitchell, News Editor
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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
By- David Minutella, Training Camp