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  • U.S. CIO Shares Vision for Federal Agency IT Operations

    Steven VanRoekel sees the federal-agency CIO as a pivotal figure, but not a micromanager. At FOSE, the nation's tech chief outlines how federal CIOs can lay the groundwork for a more fluid, productive IT apparatus.

    Written by Kenneth Corbin16 May 13 16:26
  • VMware and Verizon Tackle BYOD with Dual Persona Phones

    VMware has partnered with Verizon to offer dual persona smartphones for Verizon enterprise customers. It's currently available on two Android-based phones, but more Android devices and iOS support are expected soon.

    Written by Thor Olavsrud15 May 13 14:28
  • Why the IT Industry Is Desperate for H-1B Reform Legislation

    Amid broad agreement that more skilled workers would boost the tech economy, industry experts suggest that comprehensive immigration bill coming up for debate doesn't go far enough to help fill IT, engineering and manufacturing jobs.

    Written by Kenneth Corbin09 May 13 15:28
  • Federal CIOs Fret Over Budget Pressures, IT Talent and Cybersecurity

    TechAmerica's annual survey of federal CIOs reveals anxieties over chronic fiscal constraints and lack of budget authority. But there's more: Add security threats and challenges of recruiting and retaining top talent to the list of CIO concerns.

    Written by Kenneth Corbin02 May 13 20:02
  • CIO Takes the Less-Traveled Path to IT Career Success

    This divisional CIO got his promotion after a stint in the IT infrastructure group -- a stint that some would view as career suicide, but he viewed as valuable experience

    Written by Kristen Lamoreaux30 April 13 17:02
  • Just how close Is Apple's Tim Cook to being fired?

    Apple CEO Tim Cook needs to show investors where the company's future growth is coming from. If he fails this fall, then he might be in big trouble, say industry analysts.

    Written by Tom Kaneshige26 April 13 16:55
  • 'Aurora' Cyber Attackers Were Really Running Counter-Intelligence

    An attack Google attributed to Chinese targeting human-rights activists was actually a case of hackers probing U.S. surveillance on undercover agents, according to the senior director of Microsoft's Institute for Advanced Technology

    Written by Kenneth Corbin22 April 13 14:15
  • CIOs Sound Off on a Role in Flux

    Add business partner, co-collaborator and, um, anthropologist to the growing list of IT executive skills, said CIOs at a recent panel in San Francisco.

    Written by Tom Kaneshige16 April 13 19:58
  • How Benchmarking Can Improve IT Outsourcing Deals

    As IT outsourcing has evolved so, too, have IT outsourcing customers' benchmarking needs. As a result, a new approach to benchmarking is necessary, a new method for establishing new and better ways of operating. Kathy Rudy, partner with outsourcing consultancy Information Services Group (ISG), discusses pros and cons of benchmarking for transformation and how to do it right.

    Written by Stephanie Overby12 April 13 15:49
  • How to Turn Off LinkedIn Endorsements

    If your connections are endorsing you for skills you dont want to be known for (or dont have), removing the feature from your LinkedIn profile is easy. Here's how to do it.

    Written by Kristin Burnham10 April 13 20:33
  • 13 tips for writing an effective cover letter

    Creating an effective IT cover letter can mean the difference between getting the job or your resume getting trashed. These tips from IT career coaches and insiders will make your cover letter stand out.

    Written by Rich Hein08 April 13 14:26
  • 3 Ways to Overcome IT Outsourcing People Problems

    Do your IT outsourcing services deals fail to deliver more than the basics? IT outsourcing customers need to focus on developing and training their outsourcing management staff so that their IT services deals are better than just 'good enough.'

    Written by Stephanie Overby05 April 13 18:02
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