Industry News

CompTIA Introduces Strata Computing Fundamentals Certificate (09-10-2009)

CompTIA introduced CompTIA Strata, a new credential that offers individuals a broad introduction to computing technology.

Executives Balk at Facebook for Work (09-01-2009)

According to a recent survey, nearly half of executives are uncomfortable being friended by the employees they manage or their bosses.

Certification Magazine Launches 2009 Salary Survey (08-31-2009)

Now in its eighth year, the Salary Survey compiles compensation, certification and education information for IT professionals.

Aberdeen Group Launches New Green IT and Sustainability Research Practice (08-25-2009)

Aberdeen Group, a Harte-Hanks company, announced the formation of a new green IT and sustainability research practice.

Hiring of Contingent Knowledge Workers Expected to Increase, Research Shows (08-10-2009)

As organizations right-size their businesses, the process can be vastly simplified by adding contingent workers - especially in concert with a temp-to-permanent strategy.

The Kenexa Research Institute Asks: Youthful Optimism, Myth or Reality? (08-03-2009)

A recent study conducted by KRI measured employee confidence in the workplace by contrasting younger (18- to 29-year-olds) and older workers' (50-year-olds and older) levels of confidence.

ConsultNet Technology Staffing Outlook Finds Improvement for IT and Engineering Workers in Second Half of Year (08-03-2009)

ConsultNet announced the release of the 2009 Technology Staffing Outlook, which includes a survey of hiring managers for IT- and engineering-related workers in four states - California, Colorado, Texas and Utah.

Comodo Provides Security Freeware in 17 Languages (08-03-2009)

Until now, Comodo Internet Security had a drawback: It was only available in English.

IU Cybersecurity Expert: Cyberattacks a 'Wake-Up Call' (08-03-2009)

An Indiana University law professor and cybersecurity expert said the wave of cyber attacks that shut down Web sites in the United States and South Korea over the weekend of July 4 offer important lessons for policymakers.

IT Professionals Find Online, On-Demand Training a Valuable Resource in Uncertain Times (08-03-2009)

Technology professionals are using GoGogh to find online, comprehensive training courses on a variety of technologies, and companies are sourcing GoGogh as an alternative to traditional technical training solutions.

CertMag.com Launches New (ISC)2 Online Resource (07-27-2009)

Certification Magazine has announced that (ISC)2, the not-for-profit global leader in educating and certifying information security professionals throughout their careers, will debut an information-packed microsite on CertMag.com.

Mature Job Seekers Considering Many Options, CareerBuilder Survey Finds (07-24-2009)

In a market shaped by mass job loss, mature workers are a critical workforce segment that has been hit particularly hard. Twenty-eight percent of workers age 55 and older who were laid off in the last 12 months found new jobs.

Implementing an IT Service Management Solution Can Save Money (07-22-2009)

Axios Systems, a provider of IT service management (ITSM) solutions, revealed in a recent survey that more than half of IT professionals found that implementing an ITSM solution has helped save their businesses money.

Comodo Verification Engine Can Help Protect Consumers From Internet Scams (07-22-2009)

The number of phony Web sites impersonating legitimate ones is on the rise. These are created by scammers to trick Internet users into divulging their personal information or installing malware.

Green IT Gains in the Economic Downturn (07-20-2009)

The current global economic recession has squeezed IT budgets, hindered capital expenditure and generally slowed the growth of IT development, but it may also prove to be a significant upside to the market for green IT.