Technology pay raises are down Nov 20, 2009
Washington-area information technology companies are treating their talent to smaller pay raises, according to an annual survey from. The average pay raise among Mid-Atlantic area IT firms surveyed was 2. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
- Nancy and Danny exchanged vows May 23, 2009 0 Nov 20, 2009
The bride is a 1986 graduate of Brawley Union High School, has a Master of Science degree in Management Information Systems, and is employed by the County of Los Angeles as an Information Technology Specialist. The groom, a retired USMC Sergeant, is a 1994 graduate of Bell High School, has a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice Administration, and is employed by the County of Los Angeles as a Lieutenant. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Reliance Industries most valuable brand in India Nov 20, 2009
Information technology was among the sectors impacted the most by the global recession, with global clients slashing their IT budgets and driving hard bargains with vendors. Besides TCS, Wipro and Infosys too saw their brand value drop this year. (India Times)
Ubidyne, Tucson firms win at GCOI Nov 20, 2009
Chuck Vermillion, CEO and founder of OneNeck, was named the Ed Denison Business Leader of the Year for his work in building the company to be one of the larger midmarket providers of information technology solutions. Gen. Ronald Shoopman, president of the Southern Arizona Leadership Council, was named the William F. McWhortor Community Service Leader of the Year. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
'Rewarding' Terrorists Nov 20, 2009
It's called the National Demonstration Projects on Culture Change and Use of Information Technology in Nursing Homes. That's section 6114. (Fox News)
Novel K-anonimity algorithm safeguards access to data Nov 20, 2009
About Dr. Khaled El Emam: Dr. El Emam, Associate Professor, Faculty of Medicine and the School of Information Technology and Engineering, University of Ottawa, is a senior scientist and Principal Investigator at the Electronic Health Information laboratory at the CHEO Research Institute. About the CHEO Research Institute: Established in 1984, the CHEO Research Institute coordinates the research activities of the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) and is one of the institutes... (EurekAlert!)
Projections of savings from health IT are baseless, Harvard researchers say Nov 20, 2009
National survey of US hospitals shows information technology has yielded neither administrative efficiencies nor cost savings ... The findings, published in today's [Friday's] online edition of the American Journal of Medicine, contradict claims by President Obama and many lawmakers that health information technology (health IT), including electronic medical records, will save billions and help make reform affordable ... The study found no evidence of lagged effects, e.g. lower costs in 2007... (EurekAlert!)
Credit Suisse gives back prime RTP land Nov 20, 2009
Credit Suisse currently employs about 950 workers and contractors at the site who handle much of the transaction processing and information technology needs for the North American. operations for the Switzerland-based company. (Triangle Business Journal)
DHS takes closer look at IT spending Nov 20, 2009
The Homeland Security Department plans more oversight of major acquisitions, including information technology buys, as the department plans to control spending, a top DHS official said today ... The back and forth continues as the protests over TSA's $500 million Information Technology Infrastructure Program are returned to the GAO for a decision. (FCW.com)
ManTech, Apptis partner to support Army information centers Nov 20, 2009
9 million contract to provide information technology and engineering support services to the Army ... ManTech will continue to provide information technology solutions including the design, integration, operations and maintenance of Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance ... The back and forth continues as the protests over TSA's $500 million Information Technology Infrastructure Program are returned to the GAO for a decision. (FCW.com)
Army lines up support for information centers Nov 20, 2009
9 million contract to provide information technology and engineering support services to the Army ... ManTech will continue to provide information technology solutions including the design, integration, operations and maintenance of Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance. (FCW.com)
Cecilia Lenk wins District B seat on Watertown Town Council Nov 20, 2009
Lenk, an information technology executive, based her campaign on bringing in new revenue and economic development to Watertown. Sullivan, owner of FPP Restoration, is a longtime community volunteer. (Watertown TAB & Press, MA)
Classrooms to be impacted by cuts Nov 20, 2009
The cuts will be applied to athletics, operations, communications, assistant to the superintendent, elementary curriculum, secondary curriculum, facilities, finance, fine arts, government liaison, human resources, information technology, research and data, safety and security, special projects, student services, superintendent s office and special services. The district took a conservative approach when crafting the FY 2010 budget and didn t account for revenue from growth. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Dell Shares Decline After Profit, Sales Miss Analysts Target Amid PC Slump Nov 20, 2009
Plano, Texas-based Perot, which gets about half of its sales from health-care customers, stands to benefit from $20 billion in U.S. stimulus funds going to information technology in that industry. As for future acquisitions, Dell said he plans to pursue companies that are smaller than Perot. (Bloomberg -- US)
Why Web 2.0 is still not pixie dust Nov 20, 2009
As in my , which was first on my list of information technology trends, lets start with the positive aspects of the technology. Web 2. (FCW.com)
> Willem: Openwave turnaround a work in progress Nov 20, 2009
In addition to finance, Willem oversees human resources as well as the information technology and facilities departments, both of which she streamlined to reduce the company s global footprint. She cut the amount of physical servers by 25 percent and slashed the amount of data centers by 30 percent all through location and equipment consolidation. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Be receptive to change, or face losing your job Nov 19, 2009
for free extra services. Advice Library: practical tips from the experts. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
Bank moves HQ in Schaumburg Nov 19, 2009
For-profit educator DeVry Inc. leased 145,000 square feet at 3005 Highland Ave. in Downers Grove for a headquarters move and also leased 72,000 square feet at 814 Commerce Drive in Oak Brook, where DeVry will have student finance and information technology operations. Student loan collection agency Enterprise Recovery Systems Inc. leased 86,822 square feet at 2000 York Road in Oak Brook. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Job referral Web site launches Nov 19, 2009
Two of the company s co-founders are currently executives at McLean-based xScion Solutions LLC, an information technology services company. Most Read Stories. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Business people Nov 19, 2009
He holds a bachelor of science degree in computer science from UAF, and he currently works as an information technology specialist with Alyeska Pipeline Service Co. in Fairbanks. Both of their terms run until 2012. (Anchorage Daily News)
Are You Well Informed? -- Be Guided by This Eye-Opening Book About What Should be Believed Nov 19, 2009
He then entered the data processing profession (today's Information Technology). After fifty years of working for several major corporations, Joe retired in 2001. (Primezone Releases)
Somerset County beefs up security outside courthouse Nov 19, 2009
Sheriff s deputies can now view all four corners of the courthouse s perimeter from seven security cameras recently placed in strategic locations (Somerset Daily American, PA)
County: Where can we trim? Nov 19, 2009
Bill Riley, information technology director, suggested switching paychecks from paper and mailing to an electronic system. Curt Weiss, director of county conservation, and Riley suggested cutting budgets and spending now in hopes of saving the need for it when the fiscal year begins in July 2010. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Facebook in the workplace: Take care on both sides Nov 19, 2009
Here is an astute note from a Californian in the information technology field ... My job as an independent information technology consultant and my personal experiences with the Internet inform my opinions about and reactions to Ms. Paynes case. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Cloud Computing: Security and Privacy Still Concerns Nov 19, 2009
"Cloud computing is emerging through the convergence of a variety of trends in information technology utility computing, virtualization and IT service management model," said John Hagel, co-chairman of the Deloitte Center for the Edge, in a statement. "Today, it is generally viewed as an attractive new form of low cost IT outsourcing that can also help to turn a fixed cost into a more scalable variable cost. Looking ahead, though, our research indicates that the evolution of Cloud computing will... (CIO Information Network)
The County Line: Collin County wins five national awards Nov 19, 2009
The National Association of Counties awarded Health Care Services, Public Works, the Budget Department's Court Collections Unit, Human Resources, and Information Technology their 2009 Achievement Awards ... Our Information Technology Department faced the challenge of expanding constituent services and increasing communications to support continued growth and user demand in a cost efficient manner. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Recap from Tuesday night at Brookline Town Meeting Nov 19, 2009
Under the contract, police would receive no wage increases over the next two years, and the town would be able to fire nonpolice civilians to work as meter collectors and information technology officers. As a trade-off, the town agreed to pay for educational incentive stipends under the Quinn Bill, which the state stopped funding earlier this year. (Brookline TAB, MA)
Science news » Nov 19, 2009
The agency did not recommend countries set limits on how many children people should have, but said: "Women with access to reproductive health services . Conservationists searching for one of the world's most endangered crocodile species say they have found dozens of the reptiles lounging in plain sight at a wildlife rescue center in Cambodia.DNA taken from 69 crocodiles housed in the moats of the Phnom Tamao Wildlife Rescue Center showed nearly 50 percent were Siamese crocodiles, which until... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Justice needs better IT approach to gang intell, IG says Nov 19, 2009
A Justice Department intelligence center that is supposed to improve the sharing of information about gangs lacks the necessary information technology tools to achieve its mission, according to Justices Office of the Inspector General (OIG). In a recent review of the the Justice OIG found that, more than three years after NGIC's creation, the center still had not created a comprehensive national gang information repository that fulfilled a congressional requirement. (FCW.com)
Hospitals tighten security on patient data Nov 19, 2009
The stimulus law has provision known as the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act, which. It includes a broader definition of what patient health data must be protected against unauthorized release, increased penalties for violations and provides for aggressive enforcement. (FCW.com)
Southern Command gets network boost in Honduras Nov 19, 2009
The Information Technology Enterprise Solutions-2 Services (ITES-2S) award calls for Harris to assist the U.S. Southern Commands Command, Control, Communications and Computer Systems (C4S) operations and maintenance program for Joint Task Force-Bravo at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras. JTF-Bravo is the commander of all U.S. military operations in Central America. (FCW.com)
Another day, another cybersecurity breach at federal agencies Nov 19, 2009
The report, based on a September survey of 300 federal information technology security professionals, also found that the number and severity of cybersecurity incidents has stayed the same or increased in the last year. Defense and civilian IT security professionals say external sources are the biggest overall threat to their agency or network, with defense agencies indicating state-sponsored cybersecurity-warfare programs as their most significant external cybersecurity issue. (FCW.com)
Microsoft releases Office 2010, SharePoint 2010 betas Nov 19, 2009
Information technology organizations considering whether to upgrade to Office 2010 should poll users, according to a study released last week by Forrester Research, "." About 80 percent of companies surveyed earlier this year by Forrester use Office, but there are alternatives, including Google Apps, Zoho's hosted apps and OpenOffice. org, among others. (FCW.com)
New worm poses DoS attack threat Nov 19, 2009
c worm, a variant of that achieved modest distribution by posing as a message from a company's information technology staff, was first detected late Thursday and managed to infect a handful of PCs. Craig Schmugar, a virus research engineer at security company McAfee's Antivirus Emergency Response Team, said the worm's spread already appeared to be ebbing by midday. (Yahoo News -- Computer Viruses & Worms)
NIH preparing small business GWAC for IT services Nov 19, 2009
The National Institutes of Health is preparing a solicitation for a small business contract to buy a broad variety of information technology services for health care and biomedical research. The NIH Information Technology Acquisition and Assessment Center posted a on Nov. 16 on the Federal Business Opportunities Web site for a small business set-aside governmentwide acquisition contract. (FCW.com)
Animating with open-source Nov 19, 2009
He enrolled in a degree in artificial intelligence while Jordan went on to study business and information technology. However, the brothers never stopped focusing on animation during their college years. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Technology)
New guidelines issued for risk management in IT system security, authorization Nov 19, 2009
A revised set of guidelines for authorizing government information technology systems for operation focuses on implementing a risk management process and caps a three-year effort to harmonize IT certification and accreditation (C&A) across the civilian, defense and intelligence communities. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has released for comment the of Special Publication 800-37 Revision 1, titled Guide for Applying the Risk Management Framework to Federal... (FCW.com)
Wrigley cuts 37 jobs in 2nd layoffs since Mars buy Nov 19, 2009
(Crains) announced Wednesday it is eliminating 37 positions in its information technology department, its second round of job cuts since Mars Inc. acquired it last year. A Wrigley spokesman said the cuts are part of a consolidation of the department with Mars and that seven of the 37 are voluntary. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Undersea cable revolution: Regulators gear up for challenge Nov 18, 2009
West Africa, for many years, had access to one undersea cable, SAT-3, which connects the sub-region to the international community, beside satellite, in terms of information technology. SAT-3, which had a relatively smaller capacity of 120 gigabytes, was monopolised by state-owned operators, including Ghana Telecom (now Vodafone Ghana), South African Telekom and others. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Tax BPO at 11-13% over cost: Deloitte Nov 18, 2009
Introduction of the safe harbour rules is expected to improve the foreign investment climate in the information technology and IT enabled services sector such as BPOs by providing clarity on tax liability and simplicity in tax administration. The Budget 2009-10 had made an announcement in this regard and the Central Board of Direct Taxes, the apex direct tax body, is working on the rules expected to be announced soon. (India Times)
Lawyers, doctors top state pay lists Nov 18, 2009
Most of the rest on the highly paid list are agency directors, some engineers and information technology staff and attorneys working for Attorney Gen. Jon Bruning. Bruning himself makes 95,000 and was not on the list. (Beatrice Daily Sun, NE)
A warning on Colorado's economy Nov 18, 2009
That means that Colorado has to continue to import college graduates from other states to supply to its aerospace and information technology sectors, an unstable proposition, Clark said. If you want your economy at risk, you put it at risk by relying on other states to educate your work force, Clark said. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
US boosts India's anti-terror efforts Nov 18, 2009
Investigation of Headley's movements have revealed stays in Delhi and south India, including near potential terrorist targets such as the strategic port area of Kochi and the information technology hub of Bangalore. It is also suspected that Headley and Rana were looking to enlist the help of home-grown Indian terror outfits, such as the banned Students Islamic Movement of India. (Asia Times Online)
Japan doomsdayfears premature Nov 18, 2009
And it bears remembering that the restructuring of the American economy that led to US dominance in emerging information technology sectors in the 1990s had its roots in the high-interest rate, high-dollar environment of the pre-Plaza Accord 1980s. 1] Furthermore, as a glance at places like Shanghai or the eastern seaboard of Thailand can affirm, Japanese business is now irrevocably committed to waves of foreign direct investment - a strategy for which a super strong yen is a very powerful tool. (Asia Times Online)
From training center to college? Nov 18, 2009
Also, the technical school which offers programs in information technology, project management and medical technician training would be able to grow enrollment at its current locations, pursue different training programs and expand its campuses ... It was through seeing his own sons struggle to work day jobs and pay for a university education that he recognized a need for a fast-track computer training school that would position people for jobs in information technology. (Austin Business Journal, TX)
- Nancy and Danny exchanged vows May 23, 2009 0 Nov 18, 2009
The bride is a 1986 graduate of Brawley Union High School, has a Master of Science degree in Management Information Systems, and is employed by the County of Los Angeles as an Information Technology Specialist. The groom, a retired USMC Sergeant, is a 1994 graduate of Bell High School, has a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice Administration, and is employed by the County of Los Angeles as a Lieutenant. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
DNP, MPI and Sony Develop MasterCard Compatible IC Credit Card Using Plastic Derived from Biobased Polymer (PLA) Nov 18, 2009
Sony Corporation is a leading manufacturer of audio, video, game, communications, key device and information technology products for the consumer and professional markets. With its music, pictures, computer entertainment and on-line businesses, Sony is uniquely positioned to be the leading electronics and entertainment company in the world. (JCN Network, Japan)
Dozen Chemicals Strongly Impact Climate Change Nov 18, 2009
The study employed both results from experimental observations and from computer modeling using supercomputers from Information Technology at Purdue (ITaP), Purdue's central information technology organization, and NASA. The goal was to determine which chemical and physical properties are most important in contributing to global warming. "Believe it or not, nobody has ever delineated these properties," Lee said. (Science Daily)
Computer Security Challenged By Web 2.0 'Endpoint' Growth Nov 18, 2009
"There's this whole big wake-up call, and it's leaving IT (information technology) departments quite nervous." ... Fuzzy as it seems, cloud computing is the new big thing in information technology. (Investors Business Daily)
New Enterprise gets $4M investment Nov 18, 2009
NEA is one of the most active venture capital firms in the world, according to the Fund, with a portfolio of companies ranging from information technology to healthcare to energy technology ... Its goal is to increase the availability of capital in strategic sectors such as life sciences, clean energy, water, homeland security, aerospace and defense, information technology and advanced manufacturing. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Rapid permitting attracts firm to Manatee Nov 18, 2009
a supply chain information technology company that operates in the health care industry, has moved its corporate headquarters from Sarasota to Manatee County. DemanData moved into the newly renovated Gulf Coast Corporate Park of Palmetto last month, according to the s Economic Development Council. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Pinnacle slips to 3Q loss Nov 18, 2009
A more than 50 percent plunge in revenue helped push Groveport information technology business into red ink for the third quarter ... Pinnacle (AMEX:PNS), which designs and builds computer systems and provides information technology management services, lost $361,000 on $63. (Columbus Business First, OH)
NoVa adds 8,000 government jobs Nov 18, 2009
Some of the biggest losses were in construction, trade and transportation and information technology. Northern Virginia s information technology work force shrank by 8. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Rackspace expanding cloud computing products Nov 18, 2009
The new products will allow clients to move all of their information technology applications into a virtual computing environment known as a cloud, which they can access online. The new product offerings include Rackspace Cloud Drive, Rackspace Server Backup and an upcoming release of Hosted Microsoft Sharepoint. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Not backing it up can be costly Nov 18, 2009
A day of downtime at the Calera-based blended food seasoning business translates into losses of $100,000, said John Burks, director of information technology and accounting ... Nearly a quarter of small businesses received a D or F grade for their information technology effectiveness, according to the results of a survey released in July ... Katrina opened a lot of eyes, information technology consulting firm Chief Operating Officer Kevin Fuller said. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
Stephen Millard Harrington Nov 18, 2009
Harrington worked in Information Technology at Wellington for 12 years. He was known for mentoring colleagues, and often volunteered his time to coach colleagues on professional development issues. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
Only 5 percent plan to buy a home next year Nov 18, 2009
In July, Handley, who works in the information technology department for the State of Delaware, took a pay cut and the $400 monthly savings from the new loan has helped cushion the blow. Almost a quarter of Americans who refinanced their mortgages have used the savings for living expenses or paying down debt, the survey found. (MSNBC -- Business)
Jupitermedia Corporation Nov 17, 2009
WebMediaBrands Inc. (Nasdaq: WEBM), () headquartered in New York, NY, is a global provider of information for creative, business and information technology professionals, operating three distinct online networks: Mediabistro. com, Internet. (LinuxPlanet)
Building Lotus Support in Your Company Nov 17, 2009
John Roling is the Manager of Information Technology for a North American trade-show exhibit company and a certified Lotus Notes Administrator, Developer and all-around geek. You can keep up with him at his blog (www. (IntranetJournal)
TCS diversifying client base Nov 17, 2009
The Indian Information Technology industry including -- TCS and its peers such as Infosys Technologies and Wipro -- played a major part in "the country's transformation from ox-cart economy to fast-growing, sophisticated Asian giant.". The IT industry generated $47 billion in exports in the fiscal year ending in March and claims it has created nearly half of India's urban jobs directly and indirectly. (India Times, India)
Attractions Industry Brings 'Big Show' to the 'Bright Lights' of Las Vegas Nov 17, 2009
Industry service companies specializing in theming, design, ticketing, and information technology also fill 1 million square feet of convention center space. Approximately 25,000 professionals from the world's top theme and amusement parks, waterparks, zoos, aquariums, museums, family entertainment centers, casinos, and resorts are on site to network and learn about new trends and innovations for 2010 and beyond. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
NuVision Unveils Two LUCIDIUM FX5 120HZ Ultimate Performance LCD HDTVs Nov 17, 2009
Mr. Sturgeon has a background in information technology and has served in various consulting capacities for Fortune 500 companies such as J.P. Morgan Chase, Verizon Communications, Proctor e and Nationwide Insurance. He has a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Wright State University. (Multichannel News)
China to send trade, investment delegation to Europe Nov 17, 2009
The tour, organized by the China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Machinery and Electronic Products, would involve the sectors of energy, aviation, automobile, telecommunications, machinery, and information technology, Yao said. The delegation would hold economic and trade cooperation forum and talks with European enterprises, Yao said. (Xinhuanet, China)
Dell, ACS eye health IT growth Nov 17, 2009
Health care information technology generated about half of Perot Systems 2008 revenue of $2 ... About $1 billion of ACS s revenue comes health care information technology, said Paul Solverson, a partner for strategic advisory services for ACS Health Care Solutions in Dearborn, Mich ... Like Dell Perot Systems, ACS plans to add jobs to support health care information technology, Solverson said. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
Seoul food: Hot restaurant in Korea defies odds, sells only U.S. steaks Nov 17, 2009
Kim, 45, who has enjoyed a varied career as an architect, in textiles, online gaming, information technology and working for the international arm of McDonald's, made his decision to open STK 528 while the memories of last summer's riots in Seoul were fresh. He unveiled the finished product - his first-ever venture into the restaurant business - in the spring of 2009 while friends and confidants urged him to change his mind. (Midwest Bulls Eye, NE)
