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Work placement subsidy to increase numbers in IT training?
Young people who are out of work for more than six months could find a work placement subsidy helps them gain the IT training they need to secure a long-term job.The Chartered...
Yorkshire firm benefits from IT training
The importance of IT training has been highlighted by a small firm in Yorkshire, which has seen record profits since providing the tuition.Apollo Lighting in Leeds received a...
IT recession 'nearing an end'
Recession affecting the IT industry will turn to growth next year, new research shows.A study conducted by analysts Computer Economics shows that the industry will stabilise and...
Research highlights importance of IT industry
New figures published by the government have demonstrated the importance of the IT industry in the UK and its growing impact on the economy.According to the survey, 9.8 per cent...
Retail industry 'can learn benefits of social networking'
A top fashion chain has suggested the retail industry could reap massive rewards by engaging in the social networking revolution taking place online.Speaking at the Fashion...
More employees 'helping their companies fight the recession'
Workers are doing more to help their employers weather the storm of the recession, according to a study from insolvency trade body R3.Many people are aware that their jobs could...
Survey: Majority of applicants lie on their CV
The majority of applicants tell a lie on their CV when they apply for a job, according to new research from Hirescores.com.According to the organisation, 69 per cent of 1,277...
Part-time jobs could help people pursue IT training
The lack of full-time jobs currently available means more people than ever before are working in part-time positions, but these could enable employees to seek computer training...
Yorkshire set to be 'games hub'
Yorkshire is proving to be a popular place for gaming companies within the IT industry to set up their operations, it has been noted.According to video game company Team 17...
Programming courses set for gaming boost
More young people may chose to take a programming course in order to get into the IT industry's booming games sector.According to Jody O'Brien, recruitment and marketing manager...
IT training 'saves time and money'
Writing for the Press & Journal, Philippa Nicholson, founder of computer course provider Nicholson Solutions, warned bosses not to neglect staff training.While some may...
Flexibility called for in student learning
Changes to higher education to treat students as equal partners in the learning process has been called for in a new report released today.The second report from the National...
Database management monopoly concerns over Sun takeover
Oracle has been asked to provide more information on its planned takeover of Sun Microsystems, after the European Union raised concerns about potential breaches of its...
New technology to make it easier to connect wireless devices
People in networking careers may find they have more work on their hands in the near future as a new development could allow wireless devices to be connected up more easily.The...
IT industry 'set to go mobile'
Programming careers may become increasingly focused on developing software that is capable of working on mobile devices in the future.Alex Donnelly, portfolio manager at...
Businesses 'future-proofing' networks
The recession has resulted in more businesses looking to improve their networks to ensure they are well-placed to beat the economic downturn, according to experts.Matt Bennett,...
BIS: Businesses need skills during economic downturn
People who invest in their skills will help the UK out of the recession, a spokesperson from the Department of Innovation and Skills (BIS) has suggested.In comments which may...
EC's Microsoft decision opens up programming industry
Computer programming careers in Europe may have just become more interesting after the European Commission (EC) agreed to Microsoft proposals to allow users to choose other web...
Web design outsourcing 'increasingly attractive'
A web design company has pointed to the benefits of outsourcing web design to specialists and looked to debunk the traditional views of outsourcing.Discount Web Design has...
Clydesdale students enjoy web design success
Two students from Motherwell College in Clydesdale look set for highly successful web design careers after coming in the top five of a national competition.The Hamilton...
Database administration outsourcing 'up 40%'
A growing number of businesses are looking to outsource their database administration functions, according to a new report.Figures compiled by the Independent Oracle Users Group...
IT industry 'will drive worldwide recovery'
The IT industry will help lead the world out of recession, according to a survey carried out by analyst company IDC, on behalf of computing giant Microsoft.The study predicts...
Supercomputer programming under the spotlight
Issues surrounding the complexity of high-performing supercomputer programming are growing in the IT industry, it has been noted.According to ZD Net UK, there is increasing...
IT industry 'set to see shake-up'
People planning a networking career may find the IT industry goes through some significant changes in the months ahead, as more big companies look to bolster their...
Reward for training efforts
A group of people in Warrington have been rewarded for their hard work in IT training and a number of other disciplines.The people have undertaken courses at Charter Training...
Fund will support graduates considering a career change
A new government initiative encouraging graduates to set up their own businesses will help to kick start the economy, says a recruitment expert.Backed by a £1 million...
More companies 'planning to recruit'
Those hoping to make a career change after completing an IT training course may be encouraged by reports suggesting the job market is set to improve.According to Richard...
Cloud computing - a revolution for IT professionals
Cloud computing was once dismissed by IT professionals and industry watchers as just the latest fad, the newest buzz in a sector renowned for hype and over-statement. But in...
Recession 'could drive a career change'
The economic downturn could be a major factor in workers' decisions to start their own businesses, says one high profile entrepreneur.Star of the BBC's Dragon's Den James Caan...
Social media users 'at risk from e-crime'
Those hoping to learn about computing through IT training may benefit from warnings suggesting members of sites such as Facebook and Twitter may be vulnerable to...
Nokia chooses Linux to run its phone
Mobile manufacturer Nokia has announced that its latest smartphone offering will be driven by Maemo, a Linux-based operating system.Currently, several other manufacturers chose...
Mobile cloud will be good for business
New applications which allow users of less well-specified phones to access the internet will improve business, says expert.Microsoft has recently announced its OneApp software,...
IT will become a political battleground, says expert
IT will soon become the centre of debate between political parties, says expert Mark Taylor.Mr Taylor, chief executive of open source experts Sirius Corporation, explains that...
'New Apple OS launches tomorrow'
Apple's new operating system (OS) Snow Leopard launches tomorrow in direct competition to Microsoft's planned Windows upgrade.The latest incarnation is designated as OSX 10.6...
UK needs broadband infrastructure, say experts
The UK is lacking the national infrastructure to encourage broadband use, according to internet experts Broadband.co.uk.By introducing a more coherent strategy, both businesses...
Faster internet will change where we choose to live, says Orange
The introduction of a faster broadband network will see people move out of cities, mobile phone company Orange has claimed.According to its Connected Britain report, people will...
Technology will be more fashionable than clothes, claims Microsoft
According to computer giant Microsoft, technology will soon define fashion even more than clothes currently do.The Microsoft Tech To Impress Report reveals that the increased...
Anti-piracy measures could do more harm than good, say security experts
New proposals from the government to cut off internet users who illegally download files could backfire, claims internet security expert Sophos.It says plans to cut off some...
IT services are top growth industry in Ireland, claims expert
The IT services, computer software and hardware sector is one of Ireland's key growth industries.According to the head of careers at the Dublin Institute of Technology, Dave...
Small firms offer better IT job security, says expert
People entering IT careers could find they have more job security in small and medium sized-firms, an industry expert has claimed.According to Gerry McLaughlin of...
Ecommerce is 'still strong despite recession'
While spending online may have slowed during the downturn, there is still a growing demand for retail sites, says one IT industry expert.Those searching for web design courses...
Data centres should look to the moon for savings, say researchers
Computer data centres could save millions of dollars if they follow the moon to guide their electricity use, it has been claimed.US researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of...
Computer uses asked to 'power down'
Computer users and workers in IT careers are invited to cut power usage as part of Power IT Down Day on August 27th.The initiative is to raise awareness of how much power is...
Govt announces IT contracts worth £500m
The government has announced it is to give £500 million worth of IT consultancy work to suppliers.Firms that will benefit from the deals include Atos Origin, Accenture and...
Apple owners happier, finds poll
Apple has again come out top in a customer satisfaction poll.Despite slipping one percentage point and PC manufacturers returning improved ratings, the US firm famous for its...
Social media can benefit business, claims expert
The use of social networking sites at work can have real benefits for businesses, an expert has claimed.According to social media guru and blogger Jason Fells, as long as...
Microsoft beats rivals in browser test
Microsoft's web browser Internet Explorer 8 (IE8) has come out top in a test of rivals based on its ability to block malware.In its most recent guise, IE8 managed to reveal 81...
Santander lets IT do the saving
Spanish bank Santander has revealed it has saved £65 million in IT savings as part of its takeover of rival lender Alliance and Leicester (A&L).The savings have been...
Apple to adopt new Outlook
Apple Macintosh users will soon be able to enjoy the benefits of Microsoft's Outlook software.As part of the new Office for Mac bundle, Microsoft will for the first time include...
Telephone services will move online, says expert
Telephone services will increasingly be offered over the internet, an expert commentator has said.Rupert Wood, principal analyst at Analysys Mason, notes that operators have not...
Open source software needs managing, claims expert
Open source software should be managed the same as other programmes, computer expert Alex Wied has claimed.Writing for ComputerWorldUK, Mr Wied notes that in an ideal world such...
Social media initiatives win Irish fund
Social media tools have taken the top prize in Irish telecoms firm Eircom's Web Innovation Fund.The €100,000 (£85,000) was split four ways and judges were so impressed...
Judge rules against Microsoft
A US judge has ruled against Microsoft in a case that prohibits the software giant from selling its premium product, Word.Microsoft is embroiled in a legal battle with i4i, a...
'Computer workers should retrain'
Workers in the computer industry should retrain ready for the economic recovery, the deputy editor of a leading UK publications says.Susan Chapman at ComputerworldUK.com has...
Patients could access medical notes online
NHS patients would be able to access their medical notes online under proposals forwarded by the Conservative party.IT giants Microsoft and Google would be tasked to ensure the...
DNA computer provides answers
An Israeli-designed computer using DNA has begun to solve basic puzzles, it has been reported.One of the scientists leading the team, Professor Shapiro, told BBC News the...
Sophos: IT workers want hackers locked up
Computer security expert Sophos has said IT workers want to see some hackers put behind bars.Senior technology expert Graham Cluley explained that individuals who hack into...
'Internet must evolve to survive'
The internet must review its basic structure if it is to become more accountable, say experts.Security specialists Verizon has questioned the effectiveness of the current TCP/IP...
Digital economy will lead the way, says Reding
The European digital sector will help lead Europe out of recession, says EU commissioner for Information Society and Media, Viviane Reding.According to the latest assessment of...
Opportunities for IT careers could grow, say employment experts
Recruitment in the IT careers market is poised to increase, a research white paper has revealed.In news that could please people hoping to retrain and begin IT careers, research...
'Workers need to show personal communication skills'
With so many businesses reliant on instant messaging and email, it is important that firms remember the importance of face-to-face communication.That is the view of the...
Remote working helps business through crisis, says connectivity advisor
Remote working is improving customer responses and helping firms through difficult times, says business connectivity provider Star.The firm has noted that flexible working...
Immigration data has 'missed' the IT sector, says Home Office
A report on the UK's immigration system has revealed it ignores workers transferred by their companies and fails to acknowledge those without official qualifications.In its...
Businesses want more IT for their money
Companies will be looking to get better value for money from their web hosting services, says hosting company fasthosts.According to its research of the US market, more than...
Recession is leading more staff to work from home
More people are now working from home, thanks to the continued period of economic difficulty.That is the opinion of the Work Foundation, which has monitored the UK's changing...
Humans struggle with IT security, says expert
The human brain responds better to stories and therefore finds IT security issues difficult to understand, claims expert Bruce Schneier. Addressing the Black Hat USA 2009...
Consumer technology industry worth £50bn, say researchers
Continued demand for IT and computer technology could push the UK market to be worth £50 billion, new research suggests.Market research firm Mintel has reported sales of...
Tech women close wage gap
Women in IT careers are faring better than their contemporaries in other industries, research suggests.According to the government's Women at Work Commission attempts to close...
Google to face new search rival
Search engine and internet company Google will soon face a competitor in the lucrative search market if a deal between Yahoo! and Microsoft goes ahead.The firms had previously...
Networks could use semantic technologies to unite learning resources
Semantic web technologies could be used to bring together education resources, a new report says.According to the University of Southampton's School of Electronics and Computer...
Ofcom finds connection speeds are 'unreliable'
Regulator Ofcom has investigated the true speeds at which we connect to the internet and found providers' claims are often unreliable.Workers looking to retrain and enter...
Web users want fibre not short-term fixes.
Internet users would prefer money to be invested in a high-speed fibre-based network than on other solutions.Independent broadband comparison site ispreview.co.uk surveyed 400...
IT Industry joins to decide new network pricing
This week the Broadband Stakeholders Group will find out more about the pricing for the next-generation internet.Eurim, a parliamentary-industry discussion group has said the...
Ireland decides its network future
Ireland has agreed to install a fibre-optic network, which it hopes will attract investment and put the country at the forefront of computing.The Irish government's development...
Govt is considering virtual schooling
The government is thinking about providing children forced to stay home because of swine flu the opportunity to start virtual learning.Becta, the government's technology adviser...
Apple returns positive sales but avoids netbook move
Apple computers has announced strong sales but denied it was interested in following competitors and producing a netbook computer.The US firm has defied sales predictions and...
Top computing societies join forces
The British Computer Society (BCS) and the Service Desk Institute (SDI) have agreed to work together to improve IT careers.By entering a partnership, the two bodies hope they...
Electronic exam assessment held back by risk, says expert
Using computers and online marking for GCSEs has not progressed because people are still worried about the risks involved, claims a computer expert.Andrew Boyle, a specialist in...
MPs hope to end social exclusion in the workplace
A cross-party group of MPs has suggested young children need more education on how to use money and help to increase social mobility.A study by the group revealed that more than...
Electronic exam assessment held back by risk, says expert
Using computers and online marking for GCSEs has not progressed because people are still worried about the risks involved, claims a computer expert.Andrew Boyle, a specialist in...
MPs hope to end social exclusion in the workplace
A cross-party group of MPs has suggested young children need more education on how to use money and help to increase social mobility.A study by the group revealed that more than...
'Graduates know they need more than a degree'
Graduates are increasingly aware that having a degree provides no guarantee of work.The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) has been trying to raise awareness among...
IT spending forecasts improve, finds UBS
According to research by financial services firm UBS, business bosses are more confident about spending on IT systems than previously thought.The firm polled 100 chief...
Office 2010 takes applications online
People starting computer courses next year could get their hands on the latest version of Microsoft's Office package and will find the company is taking its tools online.The...
Unions raise petition to fight for steelworks jobs
The announcement by Corus of further job cuts at its steelworks has prompted unions to raise a petition, which will be taken to Downing Street.According to the Community union,...
Moving abroad is not the answer, experts advise graduates
Graduates hoping to better their employment chances should think twice about moving abroad, says the Recruitment Society.The organisation has reminded graduates they are facing...
CIPD: Redundancies could continue
According to the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD) there could be more job losses even after we enter recovery.Dr John Philpott, chief economist and public...
Recruitment Society: Fight for a job
An expert has told graduates that they will need to fight for a job, more so than ever before.Steve Huxham, chairman of the Recruitment Society, said: "The more...
Jobs fair may inspire job hunters
A jobs fair is returning to Coventry on July 9th, hoping to inspire people looking for a career change.The Get A Better Job Day event is to be held at the Transport Museum,...
Recession has changed working practices
Working practices in industry have been irrevocably changed by the recession, reports the Guardian.The CBI says more than 60 per cent of organisations have had to adapt to the...
Retraining adults is good for business
Employers are eager to help over-25-year-olds to retrain, according to UTV.Peter Kingston from the website reported there has been a rise in the number of adult apprenticeships...
IT specialists come to the forefront
A recruitment agency has revealed the recession has produced a larger number of IT specialists in the field.The reason is that better IT staff can lead to greater efficiency in...
Recession is "opportunity" for home businesses
The recession is a great time to set up a business from home, according to an industry insider.George Derbyshire, chief executive of the NFEA, said: "This is a time when...
GRB: Don't bend the truth to improve CV
An expert has given advice on how to make your CV look great, without stretching the truth.Chris Cater, deputy founder of the Graduate Recruitment Bureau said: "Tailor your...
Job market will be "difficult" for graduates
Students graduating this year are going to find the job market an "exceptionally difficult" arena, according to an expert.Tom Usher, research fellow at the Institute...
Number of students growing in Lancashire
The recession has lead many people to retrain as they seek to undergo a career change, reports the Lancashire Telegraph.Universities in the East Lancashire area have reported...
Recruitment Society: Investing in yourself to get the perfect job
A recruitment expert has advised job seekers to invest in themselves in order to get the job they want.Steve Huxham, chairman of the Recruitment Society, recommended...
Grant worth £10,000 is up for grabs
A grant has been released to help encourage women in IT jobs develop technology projects.The £10,000 Innovative and Collaborative Grants Scheme is being made available by...
Successful IT jobseekers figures revealed
It has been revealed that 50 per cent of IT professionals are managing to find a new job within three months, reports computing.co.uk.The study of 350 jobseekers was conducted...
UK is 'lifting' from the recession
Recent reports have shown that the UK is coming out of the recession and that's not all, according to an industry insider.Michael Baxter is an economist at Defaqto. He said that...
Get new skills for a new job
Acquiring new skills in order to get a job or pursue a career change is a viable option to cope with the recession, reports a newspaper.The Norwich Evening News says that help...
Charity sees boost in volunteer numbers
A national charity has seen the biggest increase in the number of volunteers joining up for several years.More than 5,000 people signed up to help support the National Trust in...
Nearly three in four employees are "satisfied"
In 2008, 71 per cent of employees reported being satisfied working for their company.ORC International found that a further 68 per cent "feel proud" that they work for...
Mind: Job uncertainty can cause depression
An expert has warned that job insecurity can lead to stress and depression.Paul Farmer, chief executive of mental health charity Mind, said: "Job insecurity can really put...
CEO warns: don't lower your standards
An industry expert has warned those looking for a career change not to lower their standards too much.Joe McDermott, the chief executive officer of Interviewgold.com, told HR...
Look out for 'opportunities' says expert
Job hunters have been told to keep an eye out for "opportunities" following a new survey.Tom Hadley, director of external relations at the Recruitment and Employment...
Energy Saving Trust calls for more skills training
The Energy Saving Trust (EST) has called for more opportunities for people to gain skills training for the burgeoning energy efficiency sector, reports businessgreen.com.The...
Unemployment threatens to undermine Scottish pledge
The scale of unemployment among Scottish trainees over the course of the last year is threatening to undermine the Scottish first minister's jobs pledge.Alex Salmond promised...
Company calls for better training opportunities
Subsea UK, the company which represents the subsea industry in Britain, has called for better training opportunities for the manufacturing and engineering sectors.The...
Training opportunities reduced in law firms
There has been a sharp rise in the number of UK law firms cutting down their training opportunities and deferring start dates, according to thelawyer.com.Nearly 40 firms have...
Government support boosts Welsh IT jobs
IT jobs and employment across a range of sectors in Wales has been boosted by support from the Welsh Assembly, it has been claimed.New figures have revealed the private sector...
Women in construction face healthy career prospects
There are currently good prospects for women either pursuing a career change in the construction industry or developing their existing jobs, according to one firm.Graham Arnold,...
Recession a popular time for training
Times of recession tend to be when training opportunities experience a surge in popularity, according to Construction Training London.Speaking at the Careers and Jobs Live event...
Young adults to be given work or training
The Budget report has revealed that young adults across the UK are to have a guarantee of work or training if they have been unemployed for a year.The Institute for Public...
NIACE: Basic skills courses beneficial for adults
An expert has responded to criticism of adult basic skills courses by saying that they are beneficial to people taking them on.Alan Tuckett, chief executive of the National...
New training centre opens in Hackney
Students are being given the chance to work in a restaurant while studying for a qualification at the new London City Hospitality Centre at Hackney Community College.The...
Thinktank proposes free part-time university courses
Unemployed workers should be offered free part-time placements on university courses in order to gain more training and qualifications, according to an education...
IT training could be a way back to employment
Unemployment levels in the UK have crept towards the two million mark and are now at their highest since 1997.Mass job cuts in manufacturing and retail have left 6.1 per cent of...
Millions set to improve IT skills in wake of credit crunch
Millions of British people intend to improve their IT skills in order to enhance their job prospects during the credit crunch, according to research. A study by the Association...
Concern over UK identity theft rise
Identity theft among UK web users is three times more likely compared to other Europeans, a new study has revealed.The online payment firm PayPal disclosed in its Global Trust...
Open source funding falls
Investment in open source vendors is decreasing, new research from 451 Group has disclosed. The analyst firm revealed that funding for open source technologies fell by 12.2 per...
Many employees regret career decision
A large number of people in the UK believe that they are in the wrong career, new research has indicated.According to a study conducted by Kelly Services, the recruitment firm,...
SME's urged to embrace flexible working
A new report has urged small to medium sized enterprises (SMEs) to embrace flexible working practices and technologies.The 'IT Skills for Flexible Working' report, researched by...
Finance industry increasing IT staff
Financial service groups are increasing their IT recruitment, despite the ongoing credit crunch, a new survey has revealed.A poll, carried out by the IT recruitment website The...
IT employers face grilling from candidates
Employers increasingly have to sell themselves to IT candidates as prospective job hunters become increasingly demanding, a recruitment group has claimed.Computer People...
IT starting salaries increasing
The average starting IT salary increased to £25,000 last year, according to a new survey conducted by the Association of Graduate Recruiters (AGR).In its annual poll, the...
Lack of IT skills holding back Midlands
A shortage of IT skills is preventing many employers in the Midlands from creating virtual offices, new research has claimed.Independent think tank, The Centre for Future...
Virtual offices increasing
Virtual offices are increasingly seen as an acceptable way of doing business according to a leading management advisor.Ian Fraser of the Institute of Risk Management identified...
Personal contacts still integral for IT job-hunters
Developing personal contacts is still the most important job search tool despite the emergence of social networking, a new study has shown.In a survey of 500 European...
IT departments come in from the dark
The traditional image of IT departments working away in isolated areas has changed, a new survey across six business sectors has revealed.IFF Research interviewed senior...
IT workers begin to e-lance
The current economic gloom has led to a number of IT workers in full-time employment taking on electronic freelancing work, according to a freelance services...
Men and women seek different IT careers
When making career choices, men and women in IT are motivated by significantly different factors, a new study has revealed.The survey of nearly 2,000 graduates, conducted by the...
30 to 45 year olds affected by mid-career malaise
Mid-career malaise is affecting most 30 to 45 year olds, according to a new report from Vodafone.The phone company's research, conducted among 3,800 adults of various ages by...
Demand for IT support roles growing in UK
IT support roles are increasingly required in the UK, new research has found.According to a study conducted by ReThink Recruitment, the demand for IT support jobs has risen by...
Over 60% of workforce anticipates a career change
Over 60 per cent of the working population expect to have two careers or more, according to new research carried out on behalf of the Training and Development Agency (TDA).A...
Tech fund hits landmark £5m
Those in IT careers who have given thought to going it alone might be interested to hear of a milestone passed by the Prince's Trust.The trust's Technology Leadership Group...
Intellect comments on equalities bill
IT industry lobbying group Intellect has issued a mixed response to the equalities bill recently brought before parliament.The organisation has suggested that removing the...
Microsoft aims to modernise business applications
Microsoft has announced details of a new collaboration targeted at enterprises.Individuals considering networking careers might be interested to hear of the new agreement with...
Report shows perceived lack of skills on IT teams
There is a need for greater skills among those in IT careers at corporations, new research has suggested.A poll of chief information officers by CIO Connect found that only 16...
Tesco techie's IT career began "by accident"
He has one of the most high-profile IT careers in retail, but it all could have been very different for Nick Lansley.The head of Tesco's IT and new technologies division told IT...
Green concerns declining in senior IT careers?
A new report has suggested that some of those in senior IT jobs are losing their interest in the environmental impact of their businesses.Fewer than half (48 per cent) of IT...
IT careers role in future public services
A new government report has outlined the role that those in IT careers have in improving the performance of public services.Entitled Excellence and fairness: Achieving world...
Security fears 'not acknowledged by auditors'
Technology security is not acknowledged as a business priority by many in senior IT careers, new research has suggested.A survey of auditors and chief information officers...
The changing face of top-level IT careers
As the evolution of technology progresses, the role of those in IT careers must follow, one expert has claimed.Alex Cullen, vice president and research director at Forrester...
What skills are needed for IT service management?
Those considering IT careers might have come across IT service management (ITSM) when perusing the wealth of available options.These roles - which can include networking jobs...
"Very few" students hold negative perceptions of IT careers
The majority of university students have a positive impression of IT careers, one expert has claimed.Robin Mellors-Bourne, development director at career development...
CMI: Career changes sought by many managers in diverse groups
Switching to IT careers could be at the forefront of many managers' minds, new research has suggested.According to the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), 67 per cent of...
IT careers 'not promoted at schools'
Few British undergraduates believe that IT careers are adequately promoted to school pupils, according to a new report.Research launched by the British Computer Society (BCS)...
IT jobs 'could help airlines beat crisis'
The air travel industry is looking to IT jobs to help it emerge from a period of difficulty.At the Sita Air Transport IT Summit last week, Giovanni Bisignani, director general...
Study reveals IT jobs holders' nosy habits
Many people in IT jobs cannot resist a peek at the confidential information at their fingertips, a new survey has revealed.Security software vendor Cyber Ark quizzed 300...
'Patience is the key' with web design
Companies who wish to see instant results following the redesign of a website need to be little more patient, a firm in the sector has suggested.One of Birmingham-based Essence...
IT leaders set to meet HRH
IT careers can be some among the most rewarding jobs in the job market - but even the best-paid directors were probably unprepared for the latest recognition bestowed upon the...
Removing the gender bias from IT
The key to improving the balance of men and women working in IT careers is the removal of any sense of gender from the industry, one expert has argued.IT journalist Nicole Kobie...
Poll highlights hunger for skills in IT industry
Businesses continue to find it difficult to fill their IT careers with adequately skilled candidates, the findings of a new poll suggest.US-based firm Robert Half Technology...
IT and operations 'need to work hand-in-hand'
Professionals in programming careers might be interested in new research by KPMG, which sheds light on how new IT projects are viewed among businesses.The consultancy found that...
IT skills gap 'will not be plugged by schools'
Secondary school education is not doing enough to help fill the next generation of IT careers, experts have argued.A skills gap in the industry means that those who have...
'No direct cost benefits' from use of laptops at work
Laptop computers may be used more and more in IT jobs and other careers, but one expert has claimed businesses may be losing money by pushing the technology.Brian Gammage, a...
'Treat IT contractors well' to retain talent
Companies that give adequate reward to those in contracted IT jobs are likely to reap the largest benefits, it has been claimed.ContractorCalculator has advised businesses not...
Web designers get a glimpse of Expression
Microsoft has unveiled its revamped Expression suite of products aimed at those in web design careers.Expression - which features the programs Expression Graphic Designer,...
New networking tool planned by Microsoft
Those planning networking careers might be interested in a new development being pioneered by Microsoft.The software giant is testing a new system that will allow users on...
More opportunities for senior IT jobs?
Senior IT jobs are more in demand in the IT industry following the credit crunch, according to one expert.An increasing trend for outsourcing and offshoring IT jobs due to the...
'Schools have a role' in IT training
Schools have a responsibility to prepare children for IT jobs in the IT industry, according to a leading academic.With the IT industry currently experiencing a skills shortage,...
IT salaries 'at 3-year high'
Salaries for those in IT jobs are at their highest for three years, it has been claimed.In its computer staff salary survey, market researcher Celre found that skills shortages...
Importance of creative web design highlighted
The importance, particularly for small businesses, of deploying creative web design has been highlighted.Writing for promotion world, Joanna Gabel insists that by making use of...
IT jobs stereotypes 'have changed'
The stereotypes that many people have in their mind about IT jobs are becoming increasingly outdated, it has been claimed.According to Amy Dobson, writing for the San Francisco...
'Solid footing' for those in IT jobs
People who have gained IT skills and have found employment within the sector are on a solid footing as far as their future prospects are concerned, it has been claimed.Speaking...
IT recruitment is "hot"
IT recruitment remains a hot market for individuals with the kinds of skills in demand among employers, according to a new report.Staffing services firm Vertitude is convinced...
Welsh skills sector council to promote IT jobs to girls
The Welsh assembly government has begun moves to persuade more schoolgirls that IT jobs could be right for them.It has partnered with e-skills UK to set up a network of computer...
Women 'unclear' on their future in IT careers
Many women working in IT careers are unsure what the future holds for them, according to a new survey.At an event organised by womenintechnology.co.uk, 41 per cent of...
Skills shortage 'spells IT career opportunities for women'
Skills shortages in the IT sector might be bad news for employers - but it could be good news for those considering IT careers.Maggie Berry, director of womenintechnology.co.uk,...
