http://www.silicon.com Results for skills en-us http://www.silicon.com/i/s/feeds/simple_logo.gif http://www.silicon.com 124 50 News feed from silicon.com http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://services.silicon.com/itoutsourcing/0,3800004871,39674579,00.htm An ecosystem of inexpensive global talent, maturing skills and innovative ideas for new products and services have aided the transformation. Certain skills such as user interface design and product architecture are of limited availability. editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Fri, 27 Nov 2009 09:00:00 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://management.silicon.com/careers/0,39024671,39668401,00.htm The lack of women in IT is bad news for the industry and while the tech world doesn't discriminate against them, it does have an image problem that is off-putting to females, according to silicon.com's exclusive 2009 Skills Survey. editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Thu, 26 Nov 2009 10:57:01 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://management.silicon.com/careers/0,39024671,39665926,00.htm The icy winds of economic gloom have put paid to talk of a tech skills shortage - at least for now, the exclusive 2009 silicon.com Skills Survey can reveal. The result returns demand for IT workers back to 2004's level, when 22 per cent of... editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:03:01 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://management.silicon.com/itpro/0,39024675,39665924,00.htm In the main IT industry wages look to be weathering the economic storm, according to this year's silicon.com Skills Survey, but there are signs that first-time tech workers are taking a hit. Just over a quarter of IT pros responding to the silicon... editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:27:02 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://management.silicon.com/careers/0,39024671,39661661,00.htm According to the exclusive silicon.com 2009 Skills Survey a greater proportion of IT cheifs are now taking home bigger pay packets than in last year's survey. In 2008 more than a third (35 per cent) reported taking home £70,001+.silicon.com... editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:19:01 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://management.silicon.com/itdirector/0,39024673,39650567,00.htm So providing those ideas, making sure that the other business leaders gain exposure to the fact that they do have these skills. You need people in the CIO role who have both technical chops as well as general management talent and skills. editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:00:00 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://www.silicon.com/research/specialreports/unified-communications/unified-comms-what-it-needs-to-succeed-39653038.htm It involves a complex mix of technical and business skills - and I think most organisations will have little choice but to rely on vendors and particularly their channels to help tie everything together. editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:24:02 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60817386p,00.htm It fosters the agility and critical thinking skills that are essential to competing in a global marketplace. Sustainability is a broad concept that is becoming mainstream in the business world. It is no longer associated solely with environmental... editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:00:00 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://services.silicon.com/itoutsourcing/0,3800004871,39637916,00.htm The outsourcer is being contracted to provide skills and expertise but the local authority still needs to provide vital input from its service areas into defining, training and testing systems," the report said. editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:41:02 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60554335p,00.htm Despite the current economic pressures, the salaries of IT professionals did post a 10% gain over the results reported in our 2008 IT Skills and Salary Report. For the second year, Global Knowledge and TechRepublic have partnered to create a... editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:46:39 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60586617p,00.htm Whether we are in a down economy, seeing jobs go offshore, or witnessing jobs being cut altogether, there are certain IT skills that will never go out of style With spending on cost-saving technologies such as virtualization rising, and the... editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:46:39 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60587340p,00.htm Here's our list of 10 dying IT skills. If any of these skills are your main expertise, perhaps it's time to update your skill set. There are some things in life, like good manners, which never go out of style, and there are other things, like... editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:46:39 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60307849p,00.htm Gain insight from over 7,000 IT professionals on topics such as compensation, job satisfaction, certifications, and why they seek training. Learn the top paying industries, job functions, and certifications as they relate to IT. editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:46:39 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60527892p,00.htm This is where good troubleshooting skills are in high demand. As a network administrator, you are responsible for your organization's PCs, routers, and switches. If anything goes wrong, it's your fault. editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:46:39 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60300950p,00.htm CCENT has been created to address the need for providing networking professionals with a solid practical understanding of modern TCP/IP networks built with Cisco hardware, and will certify practical skills required for entry-level network support... editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:46:39 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60587341p,00.htm As security technology improves, so do the skills of these notorious hackers. Security is an important part of any IT infrastructure, but as technology progresses, there will always be people who will try to infiltrate your network to do their... editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:46:39 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60596941p,00.htm This white paper explains why the only real variable remaining in many organizations is the knowledge and skills of technical staff to intelligently implement collaboration to create a true benefit in operations. editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:46:39 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://networks.silicon.com/webwatch/0,39024667,39615161,00.htm Secretary of state for business, innovation and skills Peter Mandelson has reiterated the government's 'three strikes and you're out' plan to cut off illegal file-sharers' internet access. Speaking at a cabinet creative industries conference... editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:46:01 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60644418p,00.htm To attract and keep well-to-do clients, these advisors must apply sophisticated relationship building skills. Raymond James Financial employs over 3,000 financial advisors, 75 percent of whom are independent contractors. editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:45:29 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://management.silicon.com/itdirector/0,39024673,39588861,00.htm Some of the reasons an organisation might want to monitor staff use of email and internet sound obvious - assessing skills or performance or keeping tabs on time spent on non-work activities, for instance, or preventing the distribution of... editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:50:01 +0000