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Cybercriminals shrinking botnets to foil detection

Cybercriminals are downsizing their botnets to try and trick software security companies. Read more »

IBM service hedges flu pandemic

IBM is introducing a service that seeks to answer a question that few would like to ask: Are we ready for a flu pandemic? Read more »

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The value of IT in tough times

It has been said that in the face of adversity one can determine the true character of an individual. I believe the same can be said of an organisation's senior leadership. Read more »

Plugging the mainframe brain drain

The mainframe is often viewed as a cobwebbed hunk of iron that's only good for housing legacy data. But in 2004, the year Big Iron turned 40, mainframe revenue actually grew by 44 percent compared with the year before. Read more »

Build a career portfolio to highlight your accomplishments

Gathering evidence of your day-to-day successes on the help desk can help you promote your career. Take the advice of one contributor and build a career portfolio to showcase your recognitions and achievements. Read more »

Hiring: Questions to ask, answers to question

Many people today have gaps in their resumes, but how can you tell the difference between the valid and invalid omissions? Here are the tips and tricks. Read more »

Leave management for a nuts and bolts job?

An ex-CIO made a decision to take a more hands-on role and got back into technical work. Here's how the decision affected his career. Read more »

How economic reality is driving platform decisions

In a recession, some companies suspend development training and use existing infrastructure. Unfortunately, these companies have trouble keeping up when the recession ends. Read more »

Tactics for the time-pressed manager

If you're doing eight hours of work in 12 hours instead of 12 hours of work in eight, it's time to change your time-management mindset. Use these tips to take control of your workday. Read more »

Keep your team on track during turmoil

Managers need to act before corporate churn causes low morale and high turnover among their employees. Adopt these tips to guide your team. Read more »

Critical roles make survival possible

Many IT companies downsized or restructured in the industry's recent downturn. The resulting flattened infrastructure has affected software development, product quality, and customer support. Read more »

Staying loyal to your company amid layoffs

Are you going through layoffs--as the executioner? Read about two downsizing experiences, and then share your experiences and advice with the community. Read more »

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  • Staff Apple to developer: Fart jokes aren't funny

    When Apple announced it would be vetting every application submitted for inclusion in the App Store, this was just the kind of question that entered many a mind: just how arbitrary would the company be in wielding that veto power? Read more »

    -- posted by Staff

  • Staff Chrome is just another browser

    Hands up if you missed the Chrome release -- didn't think anyone did. Google's browser arrived with all the fanfare and hype that only Google can produce. Read more »

    -- posted by Staff

  • Renai LeMay 2Vouch refers well

    Melbourne-based Web start-up 2Vouch yesterday launched the first public beta of what it dubs its "social recruiting platform". Read more »

    -- posted by Renai LeMay

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