CIO.com - IT skills

IT Pay: Premiums for IT Skills Drop as IT Departments Reorganize

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

The premiums companies pay to IT professionals on top of their annual salaries or contract rates to acquire a specific, desired skill have been declining for a year, according to research into IT pay premiums conducted by Foote Partners. The research firm expects this downward trend to continue through 2012 before reversing in 2013.

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.

Microsoft's Revamped System Center Focuses on Managing the Cloud

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

On Tuesday, Microsoft unveiled the latest version of System Center, which promises to make it easier to manage virtual and cloud environments. Here, Microsoft officials, industry analysts and customers talk about how the new version lets you better manage both private cloud and public cloud services as well virtualization platforms from multiple vendors.

IT Hiring Expected to Rise in 2012, Says Survey

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT

The IT job market in 2012 shows some signs of improvement when it comes to hiring, but most companies still aren't expanding.

Entry-Level IT Jobs Will Be Plentiful in 2012, Experts Predict

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Here is good news for college seniors with technology skills: The entry-level job market for IT workers looks solid in 2012.

10 Hot IT Jobs for Managers and Executives in 2012

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT

The overall market for management and executive-level IT jobs in 2012 may not be much better than it was in 2011, but certain IT leadership jobs are expected to be in high demand. Here's a list of the 10 hottest IT leadership jobs for 2012.

Autonomy CEO Advocates Tax Breaks for UK IT Entrepreneurs

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT

UK should also be open to qualified immigrants, says Mike Lynch

Want a Linux Job? Learn Java Or Android

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT

New Linux Foundation data reveals hiring trends by skill area, job type, and location.

6 Hot IT Jobs That Will Pay Well in 2012

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT

IT professionals looking for new jobs in 2012 are in luck: The job market is robust across the U.S., and IT salaries in a variety of fields are on the rise. Here are the six IT jobs that IT staffing industry executives expect to be in greatest demand in the coming year. The best part? Many of these jobs are also fun.

SAPs Innovation Plans May Lead to Skills Gaps, Says Sheffield Hallam

Sat, 19 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT

SAP’s new programme of innovation could lead to a skills gap, according to Sheffield Hallam University.

Hadoop Skills Are in High Demand

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Growing enterprise interest in Hadoop and related technologies is driving demand for professionals with big data skills.

Need Linux Skills? 12 Places to Learn Online

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT

As Linux grows in popularity, virtual learning opportunities abound. Check out these dozen options.

CIOs, CTOs Shed Yet More Techie Cred

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT

functions to outsourcing companies, and adopt cloud-based applications, CIOs and CTOs are spending way more time on business issues than on day-to-day technical operations.

The IT Jobs Cloud Computing Will Create

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Conventional wisdom maintains that cloud computing will eliminate scores of IT jobs. CIO.com's Bernard Golden explains why that argument is flawed and describes the many IT jobs that will flourish in the age of cloud computing.

Should Tech Pros Get an MBA?

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Technical experience combined with business acumen is an appealing package, particularly for senior IT management roles such as CIO and IT director. But earning an MBA is no golden ticket for IT pros, staffing experts caution.