Latest from Lance Whitney
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Tech sectors the coronavirus will hit the hardest
IT services, application software vendors, and consumer electronics may be some of the tech sectors hardest hit by COVID-19, according to GlobalData.
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Microsoft to shut down all retail stores in wake of coronavirus pandemic
Following the White House's recommendation to avoid social gatherings in groups of more than 10, the software giant said it is temporarily closing all Microsoft Store locations effective immediately.
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Apple's WWDC 2020 conference will be online only due to coronavirus
The revamped format features an online keynote and sessions as Apple follows other companies in modifying a key event.
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Microsoft's 2020 Build developers conference shifts to virtual event due to coronavirus
Slated for May 19-21 in Seattle, Microsoft's huge developers conference will now be available online only, as the coronavirus forces more companies to cancel in-person events.
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What technology professionals and employers are looking for in 2020
Tech pros want opportunities for growth and a work/life balance, while employers say they face challenges finding skilled workers, according to the staffing firm LaSalle Network.
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Dice reveals top technology employers, jobs, and skills for 2020
Six million job postings in the US were analyzed to find the top companies hiring, as well as the key skills employers are looking for.
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How your organization could benefit from using a top tech startup
Only 12 recent startups of IT services have achieved $1 billion or more in annual revenue. And there are advantages to using such vendors, according to Synergy Research Group.
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Major labor union aiming to help organize tech and gaming industry workers
The Communications Workers of America has launched an initiative to boost the efforts of employees in tech and gaming.
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IT leaders expect only modest budget gains in 2020
SMBs are looking at just a 3% increase next year, while large companies don't anticipate any upsurge in their IT budgets, says a survey from IT management research firm Computer Economics.
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Some tech CEOs eyed as untrustworthy but certain companies are still favored
Tech moguls Tim Cook, Mark Zuckerberg, and Jeff Bezos all scored on the bottom half of the scale for trustworthiness, according to analysis conducted by global brand consultancy Landor.