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Cloud Computing Synopsis and Recommendations This document from the National Institute of Standards and Technology provides a definition of cloud computing, describes cloud benefits and issues, presents an overview of cloud tech and offers recommendations on how organizations should weigh the benefits and risks of cloud computing. Cloud computing allows computer users to conveniently rent […]

Even a newbie at public speaking knows they should make eye contact. But the term eye contact is rather vague. It can infer just making fleeting “contact” with a person then moving on. Don’t make eye contact – make “eye connection.”  Eye connection means spending time with each person so that person feels like you’re […]

Are you linking in or being left out? Professional networking sites are among the most popular ways of nurturing professional relationships today. Networking online is no different than rubbing shoulders at in-person networking events – it’s important to make a positive impression and follow the rules of the road. Robert Half has compiled ways to […]

Guidelines for Security Configuration Checklist Users and Developers Make sure your IT products are configured appropriately for your business environment using security configuration checklist recommendations provided by the National Institute of Standards and Technology. A security configuration checklist (also called a lockdown, hardening guide or benchmark) is a series of instructions for configuring a product […]

Organizations seeking to move applications into the cloud have five options: rehost on infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS), refactor for platform-as-a-service (PaaS), revise for IaaS or PaaS, rebuild on PaaS, or replace with software-as-a-service (SaaS), according to Gartner, Inc. “When the CIO issues the simple directive ‘Move some applications to the cloud,’ architects face bewildering choices about how […]

When it comes to managing software many IT organizations are between the proverbial rock and a hard place. The business is more dependent on software than ever before and yet most of that software has never been more fragile. The reason for that fragility is most applications these days are made of independent modules that […]

Job Description: Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer The Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer is primarily responsible for handling all aspects of software testing, from automated to manual tests. This sample job description will help you evaluate candidates for this leadership position. The attached document is a typical job description for a Senior Software Quality Assurance […]

Though the recession wreaked havoc on a myriad of businesses across the U.S., several industries experienced strong revenue growth; industry research firm IBISWorld has identified the top 10 fastest-growing industries. “After compiling the list of fastest growing industries, there were some apparent trends,” explained IBISWorld Senior Analyst Casey Thormahlen. “Each industry on the list experienced […]

Job Description: Software Developer/Engineer Software engineering has been ranked as the hottest job in the United States, according to a 2011 survey conducted by CareerCast.com. This sample job description will help you find candidates with specialized skills in C++, Java and software development for mobile operating systems such as Android. The attached document is a […]

Mobile adoption among businesses and consumers has skyrocketed over the past few years, and it's only going to continue to rise as smartphones deliver increasingly stellar experiences. Driven by the adoption of iPhones and Android-powered phones, smartphones outsold PCs for the first time ever in February, according to IDC. And since reading email is the […]

To be successful, email designs must constantly evolve to meet the shifting needs and behaviors of consumers and adjust to email platform changes. Best practices are always changing, so Responsys has assembled the following list of 2011 design and coding recommendations to help ensure that your HTML emails optimize the user experience and response, perform […]

As the economy continues to improve, companies have started to reinvest in new projects and technologies in an effort to remain competitive. Consequently, these organizations are beginning to staff up, meaning the war for qualified talent in the IT sector is on the rise. Modis, a leading provider of information technology staffing, has identified a […]