News - Archives - January 2012

IT training has many benefits

Date: 1/31/2012
Businesses that want to ensure they are staying among the leaders in their respective industries should make sure their employees have IT training in the latest software and hardware.

Microsoft Office 365 leveraged for global collaboration

Date: 1/31/2012
Underwriters Laboratories recently deployed Microsoft Office 365 in its 50 offices worldwide to inspire the entire company to shift towards a more collaborative workplace.

The NHL and its partners bring Cosco WebEx technology to CHEO

Date: 1/30/2012
Children Hospital of Eastern Ontario now has access to "NHL All-Star Legacy Playroom" for children powered by Cisco WebEx technology, which allows patients to connect with their parents, friends and family with a teleconferencing system.

CompTIA calls for cyber security legislation

Date: 1/30/2012
Todd Thibodeaux, president and CEO of CompTIA, recently called for President Barack Obama to implement meaningful cyber security legislation, as well as promote the IT sector as a means to boost economic growth in the United States.

Microsoft gives advice on safe online behavior

Date: 1/30/2012
In honor of Data Privacy Day 2012, Microsoft released new data about consumer behaviors on line, as well as guidance on how to better manage online profiles to maintain a positive reputation in the digital sphere.

IT survey sheds some light on IT industry in Canada

Date: 1/27/2012
A recent study conducted by a pair of technology companies identified the most in demand job skills for IT professionals in Canada, as well as which skills will land IT workers the IT careers they seek.

Networking helps IT professionals find new jobs

Date: 1/27/2012
According to a recent survey conducted by TEKsystems, the first thing IT professionals mulling a change in IT careers need to do is evaluate their skills, goals and interests to figure out where they want to be in their next job.

Businesses looking for IT professionals with cloud computing skills

Date: 1/27/2012
According to representatives at The IT Job Board in the United Kingdom, the demand for qualified and certified IT professionals in 2011 has carried over into 2012, with many companies looking to fill important roles within their operations.

Microsoft announces launch of new SQL server

Date: 1/27/2012
Microsoft recently announced the March launch of the SQL Server 2012, the latest version of the company's database product.

Cisco United Computing System reaches 10,000 customers

Date: 1/26/2012
Cisco's Unified Computing System has reached more than 10,000 customers worldwide, giving customers a platform to integrate computing, networking, management and virtualization.

Government IT salaries below the national average

Date: 1/26/2012
Government IT workers are receiving lower salaries compared to the national average, according to a recent survey conducted by Dice.

CompTIA study predicts IT growth in 2012

Date: 1/26/2012
CompTIA's latest IT Industry Outlook 2012 predicts the sector worldwide will grow 4.5 percent in the next 12 months, with an upside potential of 7.6 percent.

IT professionals' salaries, bonuses increased last year

Date: 1/25/2012
According to the 2012-2011 Salary Survey, many IT careers saw the largest annual salary growth since 2008, amounting to salary increases of more than 2 percent, which is an annual salary increase of nearly $2,000.

IT outsourcing may soon come to an end

Date: 1/25/2012
In President Barack Obama's recent State of the Union address, he asked IT companies to create more IT careers on American soil instead of outsourcing there jobs to foreign companies.

Context-based services can increase revenue for IT departments

Date: 1/25/2012
A new report from Accenture predicts context-based services will become an emerging technology trend in 2012, helping IT professionals increase revenue for their companies.

Cisco survey shows tablet use to increase in the IT field

Date: 1/24/2012
A recent Cisco survey commissioned by Redshift Research took a look at how IT managers and executives across the world feel about the use of tablet devices in the workplace.

Cisco releases new suite of home networking products

Date: 1/24/2012
Cisco recently launched its suite of Linksys HomePlug AV Powerline solutions, which gives IT professionals an opportunity to have a blazing fast network while at work, using their existing home electrical wiring.

IT experts call for more protection of information

Date: 1/24/2012
Dennis Sever, vice president for information technology and facilities at Midland College in Texas, recently told business owners that protecting their information and data is becoming increasingly important, as more cyber attacks and external threats arise every day.

Cisco and Proximetry partner on new dynamic smart grid solution

Date: 1/23/2012
In an effort to cater the needs of the Field Area Network GridBlocks with AirSync, Cisco and Proximetry have joined forces to improve their smart grid solutions.

Local communities hosting IT job fairs

Date: 1/23/2012
The City Hall in El Paso, Texas, will be filled with IT professionals on the prowl for one of the 10 high paying jobs available in the city's IT Department.

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