Stories by Sharon Florentine

How (and Why) to Get Started With SDNs

The rise of software-defined networks (SDNs) is one of the big tech stories of 2013. For many IT organizations looking at deploying the technology, it's no longer a question of 'if,' but 'when,' according to Gartner's Joe Skorupa, research vice president for Data Center Convergence and Andrew Lerner, research director for Networking, at Gartner.

Written by Sharon Florentine10 Dec. 13 22:41

'Tis the Season To Ramp Up Your Job Search

While it may not seem logical, the holiday season is the perfect time to focus on your job search. Networking opportunities abound and there's less competition with other job candidates.

Written by Sharon Florentine06 Dec. 13 13:56

Why Are So Many IT Projects Failing?

A recent study reports that 50 percent of companies had an IT project fail in the last 12 months. Business leaders who blame IT are missing the real project management issues.

Written by Sharon Florentine04 Dec. 13 18:50

What Contract IT Workers Miss About Being Full-Time

A survey of contract and freelance IT professionals shows healthcare and 401k plans are the most-missed perks of traditional employment, while there are many things they don't miss at all.

Written by Sharon Florentine12 Nov. 13 19:25

How many data scientists does the world really need?

The buzz is all about Big Data and how best to use it to generate actionable intelligence. To do this, companies will need to hire loads of highly trained, highly paid data scientists -- or will they?

Written by Sharon Florentine07 Nov. 13 20:43

Why Good Employees Leave (And How You Can Keep Them)

If you're losing good workers and you're not sure why, the problem may lie with your firm's management style. The good news is that you can make small changes that will make a huge difference when it comes to employee retention.

Written by Sharon Florentine30 Oct. 13 20:44

10 Job Search Tips for Introverts

Being introverted doesn't have to slow your progress when it comes time to ramp up your career. In fact, introverts have many characteristics that help them succeed in the IT world. However, it's important you understand your characteristics and can control - and even take advantage of - them.

Written by Sharon Florentine24 Oct. 13 19:00

SDN Adoption Puts DevOps Pros in High Demand

The shift toward network automation and virtualization offered by Software Defined Networks will increase demand for DevOps professionals. If you have both technical expertise and business acumen, you may soon have new IT career options.

Written by Sharon Florentine17 Oct. 13 13:17
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