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Don't call it a 'hackathon' in Germany

Posted May 6, 2013 - 10:17 am

A German company has trademarked the term 'hackathon'

Thornton May: Stalking the elusive data scientist

Posted May 6, 2013 - 6:08 am

Since it is virtually impossible to find all needed analytical skills resident in the same human being, it might be wise to adopt an 'ensemble' approach to your organization's deficit in those skills. Insider (registration required)

How to nab a data scientist job

Posted May 6, 2013 - 6:08 am

How exactly do you make it to the data scientist big leagues? As it turns out, there is no one right path. Instead, it's largely a scramble out there on the big data field. Insider (registration required)

SAP launches free online training for HANA, other new technologies

Posted May 3, 2013 - 3:40 pm

SAP is hoping to sow more seeds of interest in its newest technologies, including the HANA in-memory database, through a new online training program available at no charge.

The Weekly Hash - May 3, 2013

Posted May 3, 2013 - 11:28 am

Tip-toeing through the tulips of topical tech tales

Veteran tech workers see themselves locked out of job market

Posted May 3, 2013 - 9:02 am

Many tech companies have called for the U.S. Congress to ease restrictions on high-skill immigration because they can't find qualified tech workers to fill open positions. Yet, many veteran IT tech workers say they can't find jobs.

Mobility could be the CIO savior

Posted May 2, 2013 - 6:34 pm

Tech expertise in all things mobile could increase CIO value

How IT innovation helps international speedway engage racing fans

Posted May 2, 2013 - 1:34 pm

The chief marketing officer at International Speedway offers insights into how innovative technology can improve the guest experience.

IT resume makeover: No time for complacency

Posted May 2, 2013 - 1:00 pm

Just because you're not actively looking for a job is no reason to neglect your resume. In a fluctuating market the rug can be pulled out from under even the most skilled IT pros, so it's always good to be prepared.

Government releases We the People API

Posted May 2, 2013 - 10:21 am

If you like access to government data, like petition signatures or broccoli crop yields, the White House has got you covered

MIT entrepreneur automates e-commerce ordering process

Posted May 1, 2013 - 2:24 pm

Doug Feigelson is a true entrepreneur, one who has built a successful business out of a custom solution he designed as part of another venture. He says he’d rather "fail completely" than sell his company, and, as a third-year computer science student at MIT, he regularly turns down job offers so he can focus on his startup.

8 tips for retaining top IT talent

Posted May 1, 2013 - 2:22 pm

How do you retain top IT talent in a competitive market? Is it money? Flexibility? Something else? IT recruiters and executives share their top eight suggestions for how you can keep developers, engineers and IT staff happy.

Older programmers are more knowledgeable, but harder to find

Posted May 1, 2013 - 12:10 pm

U.S. labor data suggests that a significant portion of programmers leave the job in middle age

Hulu brags about a good year, Netflix fires back, and Nielsen gets ready to keep score

Posted May 1, 2013 - 8:30 am

Yesterday Hulu shared good news about traffic and a few new shows. Netflix wasted no time responding with news of its next new show. Meanwhile Nielsen is finally taking baby steps towards tracking online viewing.

White House program targets IT jobs for service members

Posted April 30, 2013 - 2:56 pm

The Obama administration this week teamed with Cisco, Microsoft, HP and others to roll out what it called an "IT Training and Certification Partnership" designed to get thousands of service members into the information technology world.

Universities closing big data talent gap but need real data

Posted April 30, 2013 - 2:38 pm

Any discussion about the challenges of big data will eventually come to the talent gap--the demand for people with big data analytics skills is expected to dramatically outpace supply over the next several years.

Opera sues ex-employee for $3.4M over alleged trade secrets violation

Posted April 30, 2013 - 1:52 pm

Trond Werner Hansen, the designer of some of the Opera Web browser's signature interface features, has been sued by that company in Norway for 20 million kroner ($3.4 million).

Like a fine wine, programmers get better with age

Posted April 30, 2013 - 11:17 am

A new study finds that older developers know more about programming than younger ones, including new technologies

11 profiles in bad leadership behavior

Posted April 30, 2013 - 11:17 am

If you find yourself fitting these descriptions, it's time to make some serious changes.

Help your company sell its products and save money

Posted April 29, 2013 - 8:56 am

I love the company I work for and they have been very good to me. The problem is that the company isn’t doing well financially. My job in IT is not currently at risk, but many others are fearful that they will soon lose their jobs. What can I do to help my company and in turn, help my follow employees?

Mozilla spars with ad group over do-not-track

Posted April 25, 2013 - 12:28 pm

The head of the advertising coalition at the forefront of the policy debate over new privacy protections for consumers blasted browser makers Microsoft and Mozilla at a Senate hearing Wednesday for derailing cross-industry work developing a feature allowing Internet users to opt out of behavioral tracking.

Wanted: Developers. Reward: A puppy

Posted April 25, 2013 - 11:48 am

One company is offering an unusual referral bonus to attract candidates in the tight Seattle job market for developers

With revenue at stake, companies seek business-savvy tech workers

Posted April 24, 2013 - 1:52 pm

Financial concerns in the wake of the recession are causing companies to better align IT and business and this shift is changing what is expected from technology workers, say executives and staffing professionals. Business acumen is now on par with possessing stellar technical skills, with in-demand employees those who can contribute more than code to the company.

Mama, don’t let your babies grow up to be computer service technicians

Posted April 24, 2013 - 11:47 am

According to a new ranking of careers, programming jobs are desirable, but computer support roles not so much

Kickstarter: Using personal power to charge your smartphone

Posted April 24, 2013 - 8:30 am

A pair of Kickstarter projects turn the kinetic energy you generate into a source for charging your smartphone, whether you get around by bike or on foot.
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