News - Archives - July 2012

Microsoft report indicates expanding hardware plans

Date: 7/31/2012
In October, Microsoft will officially launch its new Windows 8 operating system and its own tablet product line, Surface.

Silicon Valley tech job growth shows improvement

Date: 7/31/2012
June job data offered some promising figures for those pursuing an IT career in the Silicon Valley/San Jose area.

Highly connected London Olympics offer test for tech

Date: 7/31/2012
The 2012 Summer Olympic Games will put competitors under world-class pressure, but the large-scale network demands may put a strain on some tech companies as well.

Networking largely ignored in the IT world

Date: 7/31/2012
One area where future and current IT professionals may be able to get computing training to improve their value is networking. Nick Watson, vice president of networking in EMEA for HP, told Computer Weekly that networking has remained at the back of people's minds during the cloud rise to fame, but it is still very important in the IT world.

Hacking of iOS devices still around

Date: 7/31/2012
Security is one of the biggest issues in IT today, so those looking for computing training should be focusing on this at least a little bit. One area where professionals could see some useful education is mobile security, as things like "bring your own device" policies start to grow more popular in business.

Government moving information to cloud

Date: 7/31/2012
Professionals looking to move into the future with their computing training need to keep cloud computing in mind, as most companies and government agencies have already begun their big move to the cloud. According to Military Aerospace, U.S. IT military leaders started to move U.S. Department of Defense military information to the cloud this month.

'Nexus of Forces' will change how IT works

Date: 7/31/2012
Technology is always moving forward; thus, IT training must always be doing the same, and a recent report from Gartner has pointed out a few areas that professionals should focus on improving their skills. The so called "Nexus of Forces" is made up of social, mobile, cloud and information, and Gartner said it is creating new business opportunities for all.

Nevada looks to better educate future IT workers

Date: 7/31/2012
With the shortage of talent for those looking into an IT career, the Las Vegas Business Press reported that the state of Nevada is looking to step up IT training efforts to make sure areas in need of great workers, such as technology and engineering, are getting them.

Career advice from astronaut Sally Ride

Date: 7/30/2012
Being the first woman in space is a big accomplishment, and recently deceased astronaut Sally Ride will always have that to her name.

Comcast increases speed of internet service

Date: 7/30/2012
Those who rely on Comcast for running through Cisco training or Microsoft certification courses (or even just regular browsing and work) will be happy to hear that the company has announced an increase in internet speed.

Chicago bolsters tech sector with addition of Google jobs

Date: 7/30/2012
A recent announcement that Google plans to move 3,000 jobs to Chicago will contribute to the city’s bid to establish itself as a center for tech companies and IT careers.

Microsoft finalizes Perceptive Pixel purchase

Date: 7/30/2012
IT professionals may soon need some new Microsoft Office training, as the company has finalized a deal to purchase Perceptive Pixel. The company is now trying to figure out how to make the software more accessible and less expensive for users.

Naysayers in IT may want to learn how to say 'yes'

Date: 7/30/2012
In an story about the endangered species of the IT world, Infoworld said the "brown-nosed naysayer" may need to start learning how to say "yes" once in awhile. Those in an IT career need to learn that, no matter what happens, flexibility is becoming very important.

Companies supporting Cybersecurity Act

Date: 7/30/2012
IT training in security is becoming more important than ever and may soon experience another boost in the industry. The Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee issued a news release that said seven major companies and industry groups are in support of the CyberSecurity Act of 2012. One such company is also one of the biggest: Microsoft.

Adobe releasing new version of Technical Communication

Date: 7/27/2012
With a new technology release, new IT training may be necessary for professionals. Adobe has announced a new release of the Adobe Technical Communication Suite, version 4.0, which may mean those who work with this program will have to shape up their knowledge a bit for the new software.

Harley Davidson outsourcing jobs to firm; what to do after layoff

Date: 7/27/2012
Those that have the will to work for Harley-Davidson may want to hope they bring jobs back from overseas for those in an IT career, as the company is outsourcing many of the IT jobs to the company to Infosys, an Indian software exports, according to The New York Daily News.

Be safe when searching for a job while having one

Date: 7/27/2012
Moving careers or jobs isn't an easy process. Job Doc, a Boston.com blog, answered a question from someone asking about looking for a new job while looking to leave another.

Group tries to bring IT jobs back to the US

Date: 7/26/2012
There's been a pretty nasty trend over the past decade or so of jobs in the information technology sector being displaced to other countries so companies can save money.

Tips for transitioning in an IT career

Date: 7/26/2012
Not everyone stays in the same position forever, especially those in an IT career. With technology changing every day, there's likely to be a shift for these professionals every once in awhile.

IT professionals should get used to the cloud

Date: 7/26/2012
No matter how much computing training an IT professional gets, almost nothing will be as useful as getting trained in how the cloud works.

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