Industry News
IT Contractor Update
New career paths emerge in IT. read more...
HP acquiring EDS
Hewlett-Packard Company will acquire Electronic Data Systems Corp. for approximately $13.9 billion. HP points out in their
official announcement that the "specific service offerings delivered by the combined companies are: IT outsourcing, including
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the full HP press kit, which includes a complete transcript of the analyst conference call
Many companies looking to hire IT, computer science and engineering 2008 graduates
The overall weaker job market for 2008 college graduates will not impact those graduates with degrees in information technology,
computer sciences and engineering. "There is competition among employers for many graduates in the technical disciplines," according
to a recent survey by the National Association of Colleges and Employers.
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more on starting salaries for computer and technical degreed graduates.
Wage gap is smaller for women in IT
The latest information is that the gender wage difference is smaller for women working in IT compared to the general workplace.
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Exploring the mind of the IT worker
More important than bonuses and paid expenses, IT workers consider flextime and telecommuting as the top benefit employers can provide.
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IT staffing opportunities in rising fuel costs
Telecommuting is expected to increase as the cost of transportation rises. This, in turn, means that companies will be boosting their
virtual private networking (VPN) capabilities. read more ...
Social networking websites continue to secure new business
Here are some examples of how some technology companies such as Cisco are using social networking websites for business development. read more ...
What small and mid-sized companies look for in RPO services
This three-page summary focuses on RPO (recruitment process outsourcing) activity at companies with less than 2,500 employees. read more ...
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