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Hadoop Wins Over Enterprise IT, Spurs Talent Crunch

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Hadoop is coming out of the shadows and into production in IT shops that are drawn to its ability to store, process and analyze extremely large volumes of data. But the relative newness of the open-source platform and a shortage of experienced Hadoop talent pose technical challenges that enterprise IT teams need to address.

Career Advice: the Value of Certs

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Computerworld Premier 100 IT Leader Page Petry answers questions about certifications, winning a promotion and more.

Obama's H-1B Answer in Forum May Haunt Him

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Until President Barack Obama responded to a question about H-1B visas during an online forum last week, the administration had said little about the controversial program.

Apps-Related Jobs Tallied At 466K in U.S.

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Nearly half a million jobs in the U.S. have been created because of the 1 million-plus applications designed for smartphones, tablets and other mobile devices, according to a new study.

Auto Industry: Super Bowl Plus for Obama?

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

CFO Ammann speaks up in WSJ for GM as job-creator, while Eastwood talks up Chrysler in Super Bowl ad.

SAP Community Portal Launch Date Still Unclear Due to Bugs

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

A number of "showstopper" technical issues remain

An Argument for Keeping IT Training Budgets Intact

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Many of training's benefits are intangible and won't show up in an ROI analysis

Programmer Personality Types: 13 Profiles in Code

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

To the world at large, computers are scary machines that are impossible to understand, and programmers are the mysterious geniuses who know how to manipulate them even if they are never able to fix yours for whatever reason.

Engineer's Wife 'Ferocious' in Obama Q&A on H-1Bs

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

The White House is following up on an offer made by President Barack Obama this week to help find a job for an unemployed semiconductor engineer in Texas.

Facebook's IPO Filing Reveals Technology Details

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

In addition to disclosing just how rich the company is, Facebook's S-1 filing shines a light on the company's IT infrastructure, technology patents, hacker mentality and need for speed.

IT Salaries Rise, Bonuses Get Bigger

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

IT pros in Austin, Texas and Portland, Ore. saw the biggest salary gains, according to new data from Dice.com, a career site for technology and engineering professionals.

The Growing Backlash Over CEO 'Pay Ratios'

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Controversy over this Dodd-Frank element rises, as business groups as the SEC to 'expand public outreach.'

Married to Your Desk? 5 Tips for a Better Relationship

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Here's a sobering statistic: With a 40- to 45-hour work week, many Americans spend about 25% of the year on the job. For those of us who stare at computer screens all day, that amounts to more than 2,000 hours with our keisters glued to chairs. In less technical terms, we're practically married to our desks.

Project Management Salaries Show Earnings Growth, Career Potential

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

The latest salary survey from the Project Management Institute proves that project management remains a lucrative IT career. It also reveals what factors influence project management professionals' salaries the most.

IT Salaries: Growth Reflects Positive Changes in the IT Job Market

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Software developers, information security analysts, network architects and business intelligence analysts are among the IT professionals experiencing the most significant salary growth in 2012, according to a new report from IT staffing firm Bluewolf.