What Big Data Means for IT Operations

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As businesses have become more technologically dependent, IT departments have been tasked with a wider range of duties and responsibilities. Often, these professionals are responsible for managing internal systems and supporting the business directly, managing cloud-based solutions and externally acquired data, and managing the security risks that come from an ever-growing range of systems. As… Read more »

Open Source Software and Digital Disruption

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Open Source Software and Digital Disruption

The speed at which software-oriented solutions enter the marketplace seem only to be accelerating and, in many cases, disrupts previously stable industries across the country. Advances in software have crippled less technologically advanced competitors in key markets including how movies are enjoyed in homes across the country, how people find transportation through cities, and how… Read more »

Why Do Data Scientists Have the Best Jobs in America?

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Data Scientists Have the Best Jobs in America

Some statistics suggest that data scientists have the best jobs in America. But what about these positions make them such an ideal path for so many? To help see the various benefits of working as a data scientist in today’s job market, consider these key points. Job Satisfaction A big component of being happy in… Read more »

What’s on a CIO’s Agenda for 2017?

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CIO Agenda

Often, a CIO’s word is law. That means their agenda is always the guiding force behind new implementations, annual budgets and even project schedules. Understanding the nature of a CIO’s agenda can help provide strategic insight that allows you to adjust your plans accordingly, and may even present unique options for career progression. Transitions related… Read more »

The Most Effective Interview Questions to Ask Automation Engineer Candidates

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Automation Engineer Candidates

Running an effective interview is often an exercise in efficiency. You have a limited amount of time to meet with automation engineer candidates, and you have to ensure that all of the critical topics are covered sufficiently. And your primary method for getting the information you need is to make sure you are asking the… Read more »

Are Your Job Candidates a Threat to Your Company’s Security?

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Security Threat

The beginning of a New Year is often a busy season for individuals seeking new employment. Often, the impact of resolutions has many people making a leap, and that can make it a great time to find candidates for open positions. Now, a new breed of cybercriminals are taking advantage of this hiring season, and… Read more »

How to Restructure Your IT Business for an As-a-Service World

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Restructure Your Business As-A-Service

Even though the cloud is nothing new in today’s workplace, many businesses have underestimated its impact on how business is done. Workforce needs are changing to support these migrations, and the way we work is shifting right along with it. And this level of change can’t be left to fate. Many IT businesses are facing… Read more »

How Changing IT Priorities Can Change Your Career

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  IT professionals are reaping the benefits of low unemployment, and that trend is likely to continue into 2017. But how companies are spending their tech budgets is also shifting, and that will impact employment opportunities for those working in the IT arena. To help those working in tech jobs prepare for what the future… Read more »

Why Building Trust in an Interview Sets Your Company Apart from Your Competition

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  Right now, the IT job market strongly favors the job-seeker over the employer. That means companies need to work even harder to get the talent they require. To separate yourself from the competition, it is vital that you make the best impression possible early in the process. Often, this means presenting an ideal picture… Read more »

Are Careers in Big Data Eliminating Human Jobs?

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Managing big data is changing the traditional landscape. Systems are being created to sort better and compile information from a wider range of sources. Improved analytics and business intelligence tools automate complex processes that were once solely the domain of a human being. As big data jobs streamline these advanced capabilities, will those working in… Read more »