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Put down that axe: Why CIOs are chopping good projects for bad reasons

June 26, 2012 5:08am PDT

If tech chiefs make knee-jerk reactions to the tough financial climate, it could hurt their organisations in the long run.

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Outsourcing is widening the urban-rural divide in India

May 14, 2012 6:17am PDT

The real India remains, at best, untouched and at worst, negatively affected by the prosperity that outsourcing/offshoring brought along to "India 2.0".

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How the UK became an internet economy superstar

March 20, 2012 10:32am PDT

Thanks to a nation of "digital shopkeepers", the internet economy now accounts for a big slice of the UKs national output

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Mandriva in danger of closing its doors

January 9, 2012 7:38am PST

Jack Wallen gives his take on the rumors of Mandriva closing its doors. January 16, 2012 is but a Monday away. Would the closing of Mandriva's doors have a lasting effect on the Linux landscape?

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Poll: What was your biggest challenge in 2011?

December 2, 2011 2:53pm PST

Was learning new technology, maintaining old projects, juggling work/life commitments, or something else altogether your biggest challenge this year?

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You can tell the quality of a company by those leaving

August 30, 2011 4:56am PDT

We continue to see organizations trying to survive by cutting expenses. Executive leadership coach John M. McKee says that won't provide long-term success and here's why.

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How to know when you have too much business

August 29, 2011 11:17am PDT

What's the sweet spot for having enough consulting work and income? Chip Camden reveals the answer.

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Thunderstorms ahead: How India's biggest outsourcers are facing down the economy's woes

August 26, 2011 3:06am PDT

Top outsourcers could see a dramatic reshuffle in their long-held rankings...

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Executives aren't putting the brakes on IT spending, yet

August 12, 2011 10:36am PDT

Technology executives indicated this week that the recent stock market volatility could impact tech spending. But, they also noted that customers are better off than in 2008.

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IT as an economic indicator

August 10, 2011 1:35pm PDT

Patrick Gray finds some reason for hope -- at least as indicated by renewed hiring in IT -- in the midst of a chaotic economic landscape.

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Q1 Yoh Index of Technology Wages shows slight uptick in wages for highly skilled temp worker

April 20, 2011 10:50am PDT

For the second consecutive quarter, the Yoh Index of Technology Wages has shown modest gains as demand for highly skilled temporary workers increased, and wages for these same workers stabilized...

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Five tips for getting your IT project funded in a tough economy

October 25, 2010 8:08am PDT

In an atmosphere of drastic spending cuts, IT projects can be a tough sell. Here are a few strategies that will give your tech initiatives a fighting chance.

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What CIOs need to know to get cosy with the CEO

October 21, 2010 8:11am PDT

Learn what's worrying your chief exec - and what IT can do about it...

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Peter Cochrane's Blog: Can a people's revolt end this digital tyranny?

October 11, 2010 3:30am PDT

Digital economy laws side with the media industry robber barons...

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This economy may kill your career

September 2, 2010 5:03am PDT

With current economic forecasts mixed, the outlook for careers is becoming more difficult to assess. In this blog, John M. McKee says leadership is the key to ensure that we don't follow in...

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10 questions on tech success in a down economy: An interview with Accenture's Bob Kress

April 30, 2010 11:20am PDT

IT leader Bob Kress created a roadmap that has allowed Accenture's global IT operation to thrive despite the tough economy. In this interview, he discusses his strategies and explains why they've...

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Facebook, Google, eBay urge Mandelson to abandon copyright plan

December 3, 2009 2:00am PST

Open letter calls on government to drop Digital Economy plan

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Compuware weighs in on portfolio management that rationalizes IT budgets in tough economy

August 21, 2009 8:58am PDT

One way businesses can stay on top of change is by employing IT portfolio management techniques, products, and processes. Listen to this podcast to learn how to better manage IT costs and...

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In this economy you want good negotiating skills

May 14, 2009 1:18pm PDT

In a demanding economy, most organizations are struggling to maintain profits. Problem is, one of the best ways of doing it is being mishandled because of a lack of training. In this article,...

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Problems that contributed to the poor economy can also be a growth area for IT pros

April 30, 2009 4:05am PDT

With more than 500,000 job cuts announced so far this year in all industries, it's hard to find a silver lining in the job market. But according to workplace and employment authority John A....

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