IT technical skills

The DNA of the CIO

This major piece of research from Ernst & Young provides fresh insight into what it is to be a Chief Information Officer (CIO) today. Continue Reading

Everywoman Leadership Academy: Navigate your path to success

Over 100 women gather at Cisco's offices for the everywoman In Technology Leadership Academy to hear what makes a successful leader Continue Reading

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• Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly

Scenes from the everywoman leadership academy

Over 100 ladies attended the everywoman leadership academy recently, at Cisco’s offices in Feltham. View pictures from the day and which speakers were present Continue Reading

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• Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly

Maths neglect will decimate IT skills, says ANS founder Scott Fletcher

Neglecting school maths education will precipitate a skills decline in the UK’s IT industry, according to Scott Fletcher, founder of the ANS Group Continue Reading

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• Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly

Acumin Contract Rate Index August 2012

Check out the daily contract rates for IT security professionals in this research from Acumin and Computer Weekly. Continue Reading

Science grade goalposts altered mid-year as Gove unveils plans for GCSE overhaul

Science students had different grade boundaries in January to those in June an exam board reveals, a day after Gove announces GCSEs will be abolished Continue Reading

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• Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly

Top cloud computing certifications to consider

Cloud professionals are in demand today. Obtaining one or more of these top cloud certifications will prove your worth in the cutting-edge cloud arena. Continue Reading

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• Anuj Sharma

Skills shortage means no unemployment in IT security, says (ISC)2

Zero unemployment in IT security shows a huge shortage of skills in the profession, says Hord Tipton, executive director of (ISC)2 Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

If the popularity of ICT is on the rise, why are we scrapping the curriculum?

Recent GCSE results revealed more students are choosing to study ICT, however the government still plans to scrap the curriculum two years ahead of the planned computer science replacement Continue Reading

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• Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly

Technology companies expand despite economic concerns, says Intellect

UK technology companies are set to expand despite misgivings over the wider UK economy, according to a survey from IT industry body Intellect Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Cyber security boot camp to educate potential cyber spooks

A group of about 30 young people will attend a cyber security boot camp announced by the organisations responsible for the Cyber Security Challenge next month. Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Young Rewired State – Festival of Code 2012

The Young Rewired State completion was held at The Custard Factory in Birmingham, last weekend, which showcased budding young computer programmers. Continue Reading

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• Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly

UK Top 50 IT Training Providers revealed

Top 50 IT training providers are announced by consultancy Pardo Fox, with QA topping the list Continue Reading

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• Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly

Cisco BIG Awards finalists announced

Cisco has announced the six UK start-ups that have made it through to the BIG Awards finals Continue Reading

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• Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly

Computer Weekly's most influential women in UK IT event

Computer Weekly recently held an event to recognise the most influential women in IT. The event attracted over 90 female attendees at the Doubletree Hilton hotel. Continue Reading

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• Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly

IT contract market rebuilding, survey reveals

The IT contract market is beginning to show signs of recovery, according to Computer People’s June 2012 IT Monitor survey Continue Reading

Men and women disagree on reasons why IT is less attractive to women

Mortimer Spinks and Computer Weekly survey finds men and women disagree on why IT is a less attractive career choice for females Continue Reading

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• Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly

The 25 most influential women in UK IT

Find out the results of our Women in Technology Awards. Our awards aimed to focus on role models and discussed the vital part that female IT leaders will take in making a difference to the future of IT. Continue Reading

EC invests €1.5bn in IT research

The European Commission (EC) has announced funding for research into IT totaling almost €1.5bn Continue Reading

Microsoft Office 365 for Education free for teachers

Microsoft launches Office 365 for Education, as Scottish Government commits to using the free cloud productivity suite. Continue Reading

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• Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly

KPMG 2012 Global Technology Innovation Survey

China and the US are most likely to come up with disruptive technology breakthroughs over the next four years, but Europe lags behind Continue Reading

Cambridge University turns to computer games to unlock secrets of the universe

Cambridge University is turning to technology developed for computer gaming to help it solve some of the fundamental problems of science Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly

System administrator guide to the contra-admin approach

A system administrator can benefit by adopting a contrarian approach to system administration. Learn how to use contra-admin effectively as a sysadmin. Continue Reading

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• Srinivasan Dakshinamurthy

CISM and CRISC named as highest earning IT qualifications

IT Skills and Certifications Pay Index places two ISACA qualifications at the top of the highest-earning IT certifications list Continue Reading

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• Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly

Cisco Stemnet Challenge 10 finalists announced

Cisco and The Pearson Foundation have announced eight finalists out of 200 schools that entered the competition to plan a full-scale event in their local area Continue Reading

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• Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly

Teachers share concerns and ideas for ICT in 2014 curriculum

IT professionals and education bodies used Westminster Education forum to air concerns over the government’s decision to remove ICT from the curriculum two years before it is replaced by a computer science alternative Continue Reading

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• Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly

Royal Signals ‘Unsung Heroes’ Awards

IT experts from the Royal Signals were rewarded for their support and commitment to the service during an event for "unsung heroes" at Mansion House. Continue Reading

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• Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly

UK businesses prefer training to hiring to plug IT skills gap

An IT skills shortage in the UK is affecting businesses, driving 70% of organisations to invest in training while 40% plan to hire skills Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

CEH certification gains credence in IT security domain

CEH certification is much sought after in the IT security domain today. Here’s how you can obtain CEH certification and why you should attempt do so. Continue Reading

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• Varun Haran, Reporter

TeenTech London event at Cisco House

Cisco hosted TeenTech's London event at it's Cisco House, over looking the Olympic stadium, to encourage school students to consider a career in technology. Continue Reading

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• Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly

Business analytics skills shortage provokes companies to cast net wide

Organisations face lack of business analytics skills. Smart companies cast the net wide for the broadest pools of talent, help analysts learn from each other and work to ensure they realize potential. Continue Reading

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• Lindsay Clark

STFC ploughs £30m into high performance computing centre with IBM

The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) has signed a £30m deal with IBM to develop high performance computing (HPC) Continue Reading

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• Kathleen Hall, TechTarget

IT service management: The only way is ethics

It is now very common for professional bodies and membership organisations to have codes of ethics and standards of conduct. Continue Reading

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• Matthew Burrows

IBM Blue Fusion event at Hursley House

IBM recently held its Blue Fusion event, at Hursley House. The event took place during National Science and Engineering Week and was held to encourage more than 300 students, aged 14 and 15, to participate in exciting activities based on STEM subjects. Continue Reading

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• Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly

IT managers take on more responsibilities with increased job security

A Computer Weekly survey reveals the role of the IT manager expanding to take on more responsibilities, with most feeling more secure in their jobs. Continue Reading

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• Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly

CW500: Getting to grips with big data

Experts from Standard Life, Deloitte and Intelligent Business Strategies share some useful tips for CIOs on understanding big data Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly

Opinion: Is big data just big hype?

If the deluge of headlines and vendor marketing materials is anything to go by, big data is the next big thing. So how much is there really to all this big data talk? Continue Reading

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• Martha Bennett, Forrester Research Inc.

The mindset of the chief information officer

This study evaluates the leadership role that chief information officers perform in helping their organisations achieve their commercial goals. Continue Reading

Mobile technology training in demand

A massive 81% of IT professionals are planning to bolster their skills in mobile computing as 84% see this as an area of growth in the market. Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

IT services providers sign up to apprentice scheme

UK IT service providers will take on more IT apprentices to help bridge the gap between education and the workplace as part of a government-backed scheme Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Overcoming the insight deficit

Learn how you can empower your employees to make the most of big data and data analytics in this executive guide from the Corporate Executive Board. Continue Reading

The Open Group Service Integration Maturity Model (OSIMM) Version 2

Download the Open Group Service Integration Maturity Model (OSIMM). Continue Reading

Gartner identifies trends in CIO spending in 2012

Chief information officers are facing an austere 2012. Spending on IT will rise on average by just 0.5% worldwide, but IT budgets in the UK, Europe and North America are declining. Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly

ICT curriculum for GCSE is scrapped

The government is to scrap the teaching of GCSE ICT in schools this September, with plans to replace the subject with the “rigorous” teaching of computer science and programming subjects. Continue Reading

Computer Weekly Technology Industry Survey

This in-depth research from Computer Weekly and Mortimer Spinks, provides a must-read analysis and insight into UK IT salaries. Continue Reading

The future of work: The next-generation workforce

Cisco provides insight into the mindset, expectations and behaviour of the world's next generation of workers and what this will mean for businesses. Continue Reading

Cloud leaves many firewalls wanting – but could automation prove the silver bullet?

Most companies rely on firewalls, but the IT landscape is changing and so must approaches to security. Is there a silver bullet? Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

The UKtech50: The top 20

Following on from our successful afternoon yesterday, where we unveiled the most influential people within the UK IT industry, ComputerWeekly brings you the lowdown on the top 20. Continue Reading

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• Matt Scott, TechTarget

The future of work: The next-generation workforce

Cisco provides insight into the mindset, expectations and behaviour of the world's next generation of workers and what this will mean for businesses. Continue Reading

Computer Weekly wins digital publishing award

Computer Weekly has won a prestigious publishing industry award for the product development of the year. Continue Reading

Computer Weekly Technology Industry Survey

This in-depth research from Computer Weekly and Mortimer Spinks, provides a must-read analysis and insight into UK IT salaries. Continue Reading

Survey finds UK IT jobs concentrated in London and south-east England

With software houses and the financial services sector creating by far the most permanent IT jobs, career opportunities are being condensed into south-east England. Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

The MCITP certification path to career success

Although not a substitute for proven work-experience, Microsoft’s MCITP certification endorses one’s technical knowledge and could improve job prospects. Continue Reading

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• Pujya Trivedi, Contributor

Linux certification in India: A guide

Linux deployments in data centers are fueling the need for skilled Linux administrators. A look at some Linux certification courses available in India. Continue Reading

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• Harshal Kallyanpur

MS-CLIS at IIIT Allahabad: Evaluation of the post grad course in infosec

With numerous infosec certs to choose from, we look at how the master’s in information security and cyber law (MS-CLIS) at IIIT Allahabad is different Continue Reading

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• Varun Haran, Reporter

Immigration cap will not stem flow of IT workers to UK on ICT visas

The immigration cap, which comes into force on 6 April 2011, will have little effect on the number of economic migrants entering the UK because businesses can continue to use the uncapped Intra Company Transfer (ICT) scheme to access skills, according to Migration Watch. Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Communication skills more important than technical know-how for IT jobs, say IT graduates

Most IT graduates think technical skills are the least important for IT jobs, according to a survey. Continue Reading

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• Jenny Williams, University of Gloucestershire

Industry calls on employers to say what security skills are needed

The National Skills Academy for IT is calling on employers to address the cyber security skills gap by sharing views on the most useful courses and qualifications. Continue Reading

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• Jenny Williams, University of Gloucestershire

VMware certification in India: A guide

Growing virtualization deployments are fueling the need for manpower with virtualization skill sets. Get insights on VMware certification in India. Continue Reading

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• Harshal Kallyanpur, Special Correspondent

Crack CISSP exam with these tips

Here are some guidelines to help you sail through the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) exam and obtain the CISSP certification. Continue Reading

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• Dinesh Bareja

Gartner outlines six money-making CIO profiles

A new generation of CIOs with skills to make the business money will replace traditional CIOs by the middle of the decade, says Gartner vice-president and researcher Ken McGee. Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly

Gartner: CIOs fail on staff career development

CIOs are getting better at reinvesting savings into new projects, but investment in skills and career development is still poor. Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Wireless LANs -- 'CCNA Official Exam Certification Library, Third Edition,' Chapter 11

This chapter examines the basics of WLANs to help you prepare for the CCNA exam. In particular, the first section introduces the concepts, protocols, and standards used by many of the most common WLAN installations today. The chapter then examines some basic installation steps. The last major section looks at WLAN security, which is particularly important because the WLAN signals are much more susceptible to being intercepted by an attacker than Ethernet LANs. The chapter also includes a helpful 'do I know this already' quiz, to determine whether you need to read the full chapter or can move ahead to the exam preparation section. Continue Reading

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• SearchNetworking.com.au staff

Cisco Certified Voice Professional lab updates mimic live networks

The new Cisco CCVP certification updates training courses to fall in line with the latest Unified Communications Manager platform. Continue Reading

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• Michael Morisy, TechTarget

CCNA certification for Cisco networking channel professionals

CCNA certification offers value-added resellers (VARs) and systems integrators benefits, as described here by Wendell Odom. Continue Reading

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• Elaine Hom

Cisco announces Design Expert Certification for network engineers

Cisco has announced a new certification that emphasises strategic planning skills. Continue Reading

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• Michael Morisy, TechTarget

Commentary: Solving the skills crisis

Could teaching 'Routing' as 'fourth R' in our schools solve the skills crisis? Continue Reading

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• Simon Sharwood

IMS, FMC on telecom carrier roadmaps

IMS and FMC are top of the to-do lists of service providers trying to differentiate themselves from the competition, according to an Infonetics Research study. Continue Reading

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• Andrew Hickey

Your networking certification game plan

To pass your networking certification exams, use these suggested lab setups, activities and reading materials to CompTIA A+, MCSE, Network+, MCSA, CCNA and Linux+ certify. Continue Reading

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• Jeremy Otsap

Cisco network design certification gets update

Cisco has updated its professional network design certification, CCDP, to account for new levels of intelligence embedded in a service-oriented architecture. Continue Reading

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• Andrew R. Hickey

Cisco network design certification gets update

Cisco has updated its professional network design certification, CCDP, to account for new levels of intelligence embedded in a service-oriented architecture. Continue Reading

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• Andrew R. Hickey

Networking certification how-to

These networking certification steps focus on what materials you need, what practice tests are best, and what kind of schedule you should put in place in order to pass your exam and certify. If you are a nervous test-taker, these steps also cover how to handle each test question. Continue Reading

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• SearchNetworking ANZ Staff

Networking certifications : How to pass your Network+ exam

Learn how to pass your Network+ exam in this story on how to study and read to obtain your Cisco certification. Continue Reading

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• Jerry Farantatos

Cisco networking certification targets entry level

Cisco networking certifications are targeting a new entry-level set with the CCENT certification. Cisco is also adding new elements to its CCNA offering. Continue Reading

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• Andrew R. Hickey

Networking certifications: How to pass your CCNA exam

Learn how to pass your Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) exam in this pointed advice on Cisco certifications. Continue Reading

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• TechTarget ANZ Staff

AIIA outlines federal election wish list

The Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA) has released its policy expectations for political parties in the upcoming 2007 federal election. Continue Reading

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• Voice&Data Staff

Selling network certification: How to talk up your credentials to current and future employers

Network certification has its benefits, but certification alone no longer guarantees employment. In this tip, learn how to justify your credentials' value. Continue Reading

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• Ed Tittle

Learn NetStar's secret to success

NetStar is a systems integrator and managed service provider and also a survivor of the dot.com crash. The company secured venture capital funding way back at the turn of the century and has put the money to good use, eschewing the ebony back-scratchers and other trappings of dot.com profligacy in favour of building a long-term successful company. SearchNetworking's Ian Yates spoke with the marketing manager of NetStar, Oliver Descouderes, to uncover the magic formula. Continue Reading

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• Ian Yates

What top five subjects does the CCNA test focus on?

Know what subjects are tested most heavily on in the CCNA exam. Use this top five list from Cisco certifications expert Dave Minutella in this response. Continue Reading

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• Dave Minutella

VoiceCon Spring 2007: More news from the show

Unified communications and VoIP were big topics at VoiceCon Spring 2007. Here are some news highlights from the show. Continue Reading

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• Andrew R. Hickey

Video conferencing brings desktop VoIP, app sharing

Voice, video and Web conferencing vendor Genesys adds desktop VoIP and enhanced application sharing to its collaboration lineup. Continue Reading

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• Andrew R. Hickey

The big security/storage crossover: Is your job safe? [Part Four: The new age of abstraction]

The collision of storage and security will mean chances for professionals in both disciplines to accelerate their careers into areas where strategic and business skills become more important than technical sills alone, according to David Webster, Managing Director of EMC Australia and New Zealand. Continue Reading

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• Simon Sharwood

The big security/storage crossover: Is your job safe? [Part Three: Why consumers count]

Is the cutting edge of security and storage in business, or in your lounge room? In this third installment in our four part series, Symantec's David Sykes explains why consumer behavior is the key to understanding what lies ahead. Continue Reading

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• Simon Sharwood

The big security/storage crossover: Is your job safe? [Part Two: The analyst]

Storage and security staff sometimes possess the same skills. What does that mean for your job prospects in the field? In this second part of a four part series, TechTarget ANZ asks Gartner's Phil Sergeant what lies ahead for professionals in these disciplines. Continue Reading

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• Simon Sharwood

The big security/storage crossover: Is your job safe? [Part One: The recruiter]

Since EMC acquired RSA and Symantec enveloped Veritas, both have started discussing 'protection' of data as the sensible sequel to both storage and security. In the first of a four part series series, TechTarget ANZ asks several industry experts what they think this means for professionals in these disciplines. First up: The Recruiter. Continue Reading

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• Simon Sharwood

Convincing management to approve your networking project

Network pros must have great technology know-how, coupled with major league pitching abilities. This list of project dos and don'ts can help you over your managers. Continue Reading

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• Doug Paddock

Does having a CCNA and MCSE equal a higher-paying job?

David Minutella answers the question, "How helpful will it be if I get a CCNA certificate or MCSE certificate to fetch a high-paying job?" Read on to see our expert's response. Continue Reading

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• David Minutella, Training Camp

Find the right work path in the field of IT

Our expert, David Minutella, answers the question of what path in IT is the right one. Continue Reading

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• David Minutella, Training Camp

What to certify in when new certification tracks are pending

In this response, our expert, Ed Tittel, answers the question, "Will it be wise to invest in MCSE security certification or to wait for Microsoft to launch new certification tracks before starting my training?" Continue Reading

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• Ed Tittel

Making the career change -- work corporate mid-level in security

In this Q&A, Ed Tittel advises on the right certifications for a person at the end of their military career. Continue Reading

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• Ed Tittel

Validity of certification

In this response, David Minutella talks about the validation of certification and what IT managers should be aware of. Continue Reading

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• David Minutella, Training Camp

The best book for CCDA certification

In this Ask the Expert, David Minutella recommends the best book resource for CCDA certification. Continue Reading

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• David Minutella, Training Camp

Skills fears as number of IT students plummets

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Demand for development skills soars as firms seek business edge

Computer Weekly salary survey shows IT departments eager to secure skills for the future. Continue Reading

Seven steps to ensure project success

The Value Manager recently had a project fall well below expectations. He reviewed what happened and came up with seven key steps for managing technical risk and one golden rule. Continue Reading

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• The Value Manager

Silicon Valley looks East

"Cross border sourcing" is gaining in popularity in the US where an expanding skills vacuum has led Silicon Valley businesses to... Continue Reading

A thoroughly modern e-apprenticeship

Jane Dudman explains how young people in Newham have the chance to be apprentices in a scheme to lessen the blow of the IT skills... Continue Reading

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• Jane Dudman