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According to MARC USA, marketers have done a poor job of making social media work because they have been too busy drinking the social media Kool-Aid. “The hype factory forced them to chase every new, bright, shiny object; from FourSquare to Gowalla, Groupon to Scavngr, Facebook to Genie,” says Adam Kmiec, SVP, Interactive Marketing Innovation, MARC […]

Job Description: Front-End Web Developer The user-facing aspects of your company’s Web site create brand loyalty and image among customers. Use this sample job description to evaluate candidates for your next Front-End Web Developer hire. This IT Download is a typical job description for a Front-End Web Developer. The Front-End Developer works with creative teams […]

It makes good business sense – and respectful professional etiquette – to stay in touch with your former bosses, as your efforts to stay connected with past employers could pay dividends many times over when they provide you with favorable professional references. Given the ongoing upheaval in the nation’s job market, this timely advice comes […]

While the battles between the major IT vendors have always been intense, the thing that seems to characterize the nature of internecine conflict within the IT industry is that the competition is getting personal. Whether this is because a downturn in the economy has resulted in a heightened level of sensitivity or that all the […]

Authentication and Authorization Framework for Emergency Response Officials (ERO) Managing credentials is vital for any organization; for emergency responders, it is absolutely critical. This research on ERO authentication practices should give you insight on how to manage identity in you own organization. The purpose of an identity system is to enable individuals to be distinguished […]

Job Description: C# .NET Engineer Software engineers work in close contact with project managers and team leaders to business solutions. Use this sample job description to evaluate candidates for your next C# .NET Engineer hire. This IT Download is a typical job description for a C# .NET Engineer. Typical responsibilites for this position include: Work […]

Job Description: PHP Developer (CakePHP) PHP has become a leading Open Source Web technology in the LAMP stack for platforms such as Drupal and publishing systems. This sample job description will help you evaluate your next PHP developer hire. The attached document is a typical job description for a CakePHP Developer. The PHP Developer customizes […]

Agile Software Development Process Guide “Agile” development shouldn’t mean chaotic development. This collection of checklists and templates will help educate your business about the principles of agile and ensure that development is monitored and managed. To be successful, agile projects require a consistent management process, understanding the various roles involved in agile projects and the […]

Job Description: Lead Data Architect Database design is the foundation of almost all enterprise technology. This sample job description will help you evaluate your next Lead Data Architect hire to ensure that your data schemas are scalable and optimized. This IT Download is a typical job description for a Lead Data Architect. The Lead Data […]

A survey of 809 senior IT leaders in the U.S. conducted by the IT services firm Dimension Data finds that while communications and collaboration technologies continue to proliferate in the enterprise, companies are wrestling with how to get the most value out of their investments. In particular, video seems to be a major challenge. At […]

Password Policy Template Passwords are common, easy to create and have been the standard for user authentication for a very long time. That means they are susceptible to attack. These policies will help your users create passwords that pass security muster. Passwords are the primary form of user authentication used to grant access to information […]

With the increased reliance on IT from business leaders, it’s important for CIOs to understand the concerns of CEOs and the implications they may have on IT. Gartner analysts have outlined the seven major concerns from CEOs that CIOs should address. “Business leaders see very uncertain times ahead in 2011, and they must defend growth […]