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Lawyers and detectives may be the roles most commonly depicted on TV, but the jobs that get high ratings in real life are often lesser known. According to salary research from Robert Half, demand for positions such as mobile application developers, data warehouse analysts and user experience (UX) designers is expected to grow in the […]

Cyber Threats to Mobile Phones Smartphones’ popularity and relatively lax security have made them attractive targets for attackers. Smartphones, or mobile phones with advanced capabilities like those of personal computers (PCs), are appearing in more people’s pockets, purses and briefcases. Smartphones’ popularity and relatively lax security have made them attractive targets for attackers. According to […]

Securing Your Web Browser Not securing your Web browser can lead quickly to a variety of computer problems caused by anything from spyware being installed without your knowledge to intruders taking control of your computer. Today, Web browsers such as Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and Apple Safari (to name a few), are installed on almost […]

Recently, IBM unveiled the sixth annual “IBM 5 in 5" (#ibm5in5) — a list of innovations that have the potential to change the way people work, live and interact during  the next five years. The list is based on market and societal trends as well as emerging technologies from IBM’s research labs around the world […]

The latest generation of HP ProLiant G7 servers combines intuitive, integrated technologies and easy-to-use software with AMD Opteron™ 6200 Series processors to help administrators optimize workloads, accelerate virtualization and process more data in less time. This slideshow will explore the ways that HP ProLiant G7 servers change the economics of server purchasing decisions and explore […]

From social media abuse to data breaches to mobile malware and hacktivist activity, 2011 was filled with a vast array of security threats. It’s likely that this activity will only increase as 2012 begins. Michael Sutton, vice president of security research at Zscaler, has joined other prognosticators in identifying the top security threats in store […]

Each year, electronics make the list of hottest gift ideas, so which tech gadgets are getting the most media buzz this holiday season? Using the online research tool HighBeam Research, the media attention of popular tech gadgets was tracked since October 31, 2011, to determine which electronic devices and gadgets are receiving the most media […]

As you might expect, mobile data users move faster than the rest of the business world. They adopt new tools quickly. They adapt to new policies and protocols readily. They overcome obstacles with pragmatism and speed. Keeping up with the mobile workforce has kept network administrators on their toes. But looking ahead, IT departments are […]

Job Description: Enterprise Architecture Integration (EAI) Solutions Architect Among other duties, EAI Solutions Architects develop technology specifications and ensure that new technology solutions are designed for optimal access and usefulness. Check out this typical job description. The attached document is a typical job description for an EAI Solutions Architect and was provided by IT Staffing […]

In the fall of 2011, IFS North America and Mint Jutras conducted a study among executives and professionals of middle market to large manufacturers to better understand the impact on customers when solution providers grow through acquisition. The study illuminated the concerns of customers and how they respond. Click through for results from a survey […]

In late 2011, a study was conducted among executives and professionals of middle market to large manufacturers to better understand their need for industry-specific functionality and how well those needs are being met. The study, conducted by IFS North America and Mint Jutras, also looked at what impact lack of fit has on the business. […]

With 2011 quickly coming to a close, TRUSTe, a leading online privacy solutions provider, recently unveiled its online privacy predictions for 2012. As online businesses grew in 2011 – through innovative technologies in advertising, cloud services and mobile apps – the call for online privacy rang loudly and repeatedly throughout the industry. TRUSTe predicts continued […]