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Tech Talk
Check out the latest industry news below. Aug 29, 2011 - As Technology Changes, It Changes UsThe digital revolution is not just changing the way we do things, such as how we pay bills, go to college or buy goods and services. New technologies are profoundly changing our relationships and expectations, and this will continue to change how businesses communicate with their customers. Regardless... Aug 29, 2011 - Attracting Top Talent In A Hot Job MarketIn the current environment, retaining the best IT talent goes beyond offering a competitive salary. Your retention and hiring strategy needs to offer other incentives to employees. Here are some ideas. 1. Your Company Culture Should be a Selling Point As companies offer more flexible and creative work... Aug 29, 2011 - Managing Workplace Conflict for A Positive OutcomeWe’ve all been involved in conflicts at work, and no one likes to talk about them. They’re uncomfortable, usually political, and if managers are not careful, they can suck all of the positive energy out of your department. However, as reported by the National Conflict Resolution Center in... Aug 29, 2011 - Employment Models Emphasize Contract WorkersNew economic realities are causing the employment models of both large and small companies to evolve. As the need for business agility has grown, a higher percentage of contractors and consultants are being integrated with a leaner permanent workforce. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, nearly... Jul 21, 2011 - Five Questions You Should Always Ask On An InterviewBy Judi Perkins, Find the Perfect Job An interview is a two-way street. It’s never a good idea to go in without prepared questions and you should be able to easily come up with 15 - 20 first-interview questions to ask. But these five - in some form - should always be asked. Not only will they help... Jul 21, 2011 - Salaries Increase for IT ProfessionalsAccording to Computerworld, some organizations are experiencing a talent shortage for specific IT skills. Technology firms in Silicon Valley, the Pacific Northwest, Texas and the Mid-Atlantic corridor are busy looking for IT pros with the niche skill sets that will take them to the next level. Professionals... Jul 21, 2011 - As the Job Market Improves...the Competition Heats UpAs the market for IT professionals has improved, the competition between candidates has increased as well. Experts say that landing the job you want may require some planning as well as avoiding common interview mistakes. Read these tips before your next interview. In Your Next Interview, Follow These... Jul 21, 2011 - What To Do If You Are Laid OffBeing laid off is a traumatic event. Suddenly, your tidy little world has been turned upside down, and there’s no plan in sight for how you’re going to make your car payment, much less get a promotion or save for retirement to help you save for college tuition. The problems you worried about... Jul 15, 2011 - Valerie Freeman Hosts 2011 Peace Through Business ReceptionValerie Freeman hosted a reception for the Peace Through Business Program participants at her home on July 13th, 2011. This was the third year that Ms. Freeman has opened up her home for these amazing women and this great organization. Click Here to to read the Press Release on the event and to learn... May 19, 2011 - Texas Tops List of Best States for BusinessFor the seventh year in a row, Texas is the best place for business, according to Chief Executive’s seventh annual report on the best and worst states in which to do business. North Carolina and Florida came in at second and third place, while Illinois (48), New York (49) and California (50) came... May 19, 2011 - IT Pros Who Step Up Their Game Can Advance Their Careers"An uncertain economy requires companies to be as productive as possible." Karyl Innis, CEO and founder of The Innis Company, says "that this often means taking the initiative to learn something new and increase industry knowledge." She was recently interviewed by Computerworld about... May 19, 2011 - IT Salary SurveyInformation Week’s 2011 IT Salary Survey showed that information technology (IT) is still a well-compensated profession, and IT staffers tend to be loyal, as long as they are treated well. Some of the survey findings include: • IT managers make an average total compensation of $115,000 annually... May 19, 2011 - Older Workers Gain RespectExecutive search firms are seeing positive trends with regard to hiring more experienced workers who offer knowledge, experience and leadership skills. • The percentage of Americans age 55 or older who are in the labor force has been on the rise since 1993. In 2010, the percent of employees 55 years... May 20, 2011 - BravoTECH at InnoTECHRepresentatives from our Team were present at InnoTECH SharePoint Tech Fest on May 19, 2011 at the Irving Convention Center. It was a great event. This was the first time the event was held in the DFW Area. We look forward to participating again next year. Pictured below in our Booth are Scott Henry... Apr 14, 2011 - Tech Jobs Are A Bright Spot In The Current EconomyWhen the U.S. economy was still digging itself out of a recession and unemployment remained stubbornly high, the number of technology jobs was growing. For example, in December 2010, Hewlett-Packard Co. announced that it planned to add more than 200 positions in the Atlanta area. The good news for IT... Apr 14, 2011 - Which IT Skills Are Most In Demand Today?The hottest information technology skills to have in 2011, according to CBT Planet, include .NET developers, SQL server developers, and Windows 2003 server administrators. Trends such as cloud computing and the mobile application explosion will also provide opportunities for IT professionals who take... Apr 14, 2011 - Ace Your Next Job InterviewPractice makes perfect when it comes to job interviews, according to human resources professionals. Well-prepared candidates appear self-assured and knowledgeable. On the other hand, an unprepared candidate may hesitate when asked an important question, sending the wrong message to a potential employer... Apr 14, 2011 - Attitudes That Help You Get HiredBlue Coat Systems CEO Mike Borman and Forbes’ Susan Adams tell us that a candidate’s personality traits and attitudes can count as much as qualifications in landing the job you really want. Here are four attitudes that will help you get hired. You are humble. Managers are often attracted... Apr 13, 2011 - Valerie Freeman Featured in Women's Enterprise TexasOur CEO, Valerie Freeman has been featured in the Spring issue of Women's Enterprise (WE) Texas in the WCEO section. Peter Fretty writes on how Valerie provides innovative, game-changing solutions. Click here to read the full Article.... Feb 24, 2011 - The CIO in Business - 2011The other day I was pinged by an on-line CIO forum seeking opinions from current and former CIOs about the role of CIOs as we enter the second decade of the new millennium. This discussion is as old as the industry itself. In the early days, when we called the industry Data Processing (DP), the predominant... Feb 24, 2011 - Skills for IT LeadersIn their new book, The CIO Edge: Seven Leadership Skills You Need to Drive Results , Graham Waller, George Hallenbeck and Karen Rubenstrunk offer food for thought to CIOs who want to lead their teams to greatness. Remember that people, not systems, will make your department a success. Leading them should... Feb 24, 2011 - CIO Magazine IT Survey ResultsCIO Magazine’s 10th annual State of the CIO Survey found the following: • Outsourcing of IT services will continue to trend upward. By 2015 as much as 34 percent of companies’ IT services will be outsourced to a third party. • Healthcare budgets are now 13 percent of total revenue... Feb 24, 2011 - New Technology Trends for 2011 and BeyondIn his interviews with IT leaders and technology executives, Tech Republic’s Jason Hiner reports that several of 2010’s technology trends will continue to accelerate. In addition, business executives may want to note a few new trends for 2011. More iPhones and iPad Deployments are Expected... Feb 24, 2011 - Qualities of a Good BossGood leaders know how to project power and defend their employees, according to a recent McKinsey Quarterly report. Here are some other tips for being a good boss: Express confidence even if you don’t feel it. You need confidence to inspire others. Be decisive and consistent; Employees lack respect... Dec 09, 2010 - Technology Predictions for 2011It’s that time of year again, when experts everywhere are making predictions for 2011. Forrester analyst James Staten predicts that hosted private clouds and community clouds will become increasingly important and that cloud computing costs will decrease. Read more predictions about cloud computing... Dec 09, 2010 - Is Your IT Bench Deep Enough?As predicted earlier this year, the risk of losing some members of your IT team is growing as the economy picks up. This makes it important for IT managers to focus on establishing “bench depth” as well as identifying and developing future leaders. Here are a few pointers on the topic of... Dec 09, 2010 - More IT Opportunities as Economy ImprovesAs the economy recovers, businesses are cautiously hiring again. IT professionals with the right skills, who can help companies grow while increasing their efficiency, will find work and salary increases. Here’s a list of skills that will be in demand in 2011. Programming – Flex, .Net, Java... Dec 07, 2010 - BravoTECH Ladies Brave White Rock Half-MarathonOn Sunday, December 5th, three of BravoTECH team members conquered the White Rock Half-Marathon . Congratulations are extended to Jessica Farr, Kristen Lindner and Savanna Ordoyne for crossing this finish line in admirable time. This was Jessica's third half-marathon, Savanna's second and Kristen's first... Dec 03, 2010 - Valerie Freeman, CEO Inducted into the WBE Hall of FameOn December 2, 2010, our CEO had the honor of being inducted into the WBE Hall of Fame. The WBE Hall of Fame is a non-profit organization recognizing exemplary achievement and leadership in business, government, volunteerism and citizenship. Ms. Freeman has been recognized because she has demonstrated... Sep 15, 2010 - Top IT Jobs for 2010 and BeyondBy Randy Muller, Global Knowledge There will be an increasing demand for IT specialists in many areas including VoIP, Security, and Virtualization amongst others. What is interesting about the IT field is the long list of computer careers available. What does this mean for the IT community? Jobs are... Sep 15, 2010 - Tales from IT History: The Apollo Missions and Tech InnovationDid you ever hear that Tang, the orange powdered drink, was developed for astronauts? That story is a myth, but it's true that the use of technologies such as micro-electromechanical systems, supercomputers, microcomputers and microprocessors were accelerated by work done at NASA. The Apollo missions... Sep 15, 2010 - Saving U.S. IT Jobs: Ideas from Outsourcing ExpertsWhen it comes to reducing unemployment and helping American businesses succeed, it is becoming clear that Congress could use some expert advice from outside the political arena. CIO recently asked several outsourcing experts, from academics and analysts to outsourcing consultants and IT services executives... Sep 15, 2010 - Tech-Speak: Terms to Avoid in C-Level DiscussionsAs a CIO or technology director, you live in a world that may be foreign to the average executive. CIO Insight tells us that some words can confuse your CEO or CFO, while others can cause downright panic. Check out the phrases that should be used with caution inside the C-suite. 1. Instant Messaging... Aug 17, 2010 - Valerie Freeman, CEO Selected as a Finalist for Tech Titan AwardValerie Freeman, founder and CEO of BravoTECH, Imprimis Group, and Freeman+Leonard, will be honored August 27th by the Metroplex Technology Business Council as a finalist for the Tech Titan Award in the Corporate CEO category for exceptional performance and strong accomplishments in the technical industry... Aug 10, 2010 - BravoTECH Named an Approved Vendor for University of OklahomaRecently BravoTECH has been named an approved information IT technical staffing and consulting vendor for the University of Oklahoma. Click Here to read the press release.... Jun 24, 2010 - Business Technology PerspectiveBy Andrew Jackson, President BravoTECH The good news this quarter is that the economy is improving and productivity is on the rise. The bad news is that, as one of the articles in this issue indicates, job hopping may be on the rise. According to Razor Suleman, a consultant who helps corporations increase... Jun 17, 2010 - Leading with the Brain in Mind: Integrating Technology with LeadershipBy Russ Yaquinto, MCC Many newly appointed leaders step into their roles with the assumption that they are supposed to know what to do to solve the problem or tell subordinates what to do. This is particularly true for those with strong technical or functional knowledge who believe they already have... Jun 17, 2010 - Changing Economy Drives 8 Trends in IT StaffingAlthough CIOs are optimistic about the future, market volatility is causing them to adjust their staffing models. According to David Foote of the consulting firm Foote Partners, many CIOs are moving in the direction of flexible staffing models that involve fewer full-time staff and more IT contractors... Jun 17, 2010 - Cloud Computing: Not Just A Passing FadIn 10 years, cloud computing will be the main way we use technology, according to a survey by Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project and Elon University’s Imagining the Internet Center. A majority of the 895 people surveyed agreed that soon, most people will not be working... Jun 17, 2010 - Do You Allow Work E-mail on Employees iPhone's?As personal computing continues its migration to the mobile Internet, employees are beginning to demand mobility - starting with the ability to get work emails away from the office. And while companies may not have to buy every employee a smart phone, they are feeling the pressure to allow employees... Jun 17, 2010 - Top Skills in Demand for 2010Global Knowledge Inc., the IT and business skills training company, conducted a survey at the end of 2009 to determine the top IT skills that would be in demand in 2010. Project Management tops the list, as IT departments are feeling the pressure to show real ROI from technology investments. The top... Jun 17, 2010 - Dying IT SkillsGlobal Knowledge also published a list of 10 IT skills that will not be valuable in the future. IT professionals who work in these areas may want to update their skills. 1. COBOL 2. HTML 3. SNA 4. Siebel 5. RAD/Extreme Programming 6. ColdFusion 7. Wireless Application Protocol 8. Visual J++ 9. Novel... Feb 03, 2010 - BravoTECH Hosts 3rd Annual We Are Microsoft Charity ChallengeCheck out this 1 minute video about how BravoTECH was involved in making a difference for 20 charities in 1 weekend!... Read External Story →Dec 23, 2009 - BravoTECH Donates to the North Texas Food BankThis year BravoTECH teamed up with Imprimis and Freeman+Leonard and held a food drive for the North Texas Food Bank. Photo1 Photo2... Dec 18, 2009 - Your Holiday Reading ListYour Holiday Reading List If you are traveling for the holidays, or just taking a little time off to relax with friends and family, a good book can come in handy. Our holiday reading list includes recommended reading for IT leaders. MORE> Enterprise 2.0 , New Collaborative Tools for Your Organization’s... Dec 18, 2009 - Investing in “Green” Has Real Bottom Line Value, Technology Remains the DriverBy Tom Hulsey, Cyber Group, Inc. Today’s green initiatives are many times misunderstood in terms of the value opportunity at the bottom line as well as environmental improvement. Going Green is more than just reducing a company’s carbon footprint because all the reductions in emissions, electric... Dec 23, 2009 - Stellar Performance by the "Fab Five" in the White Rock MarathonBravoTECH, Imprimis Group and Freeman+Leonard joined forces to form a smoking fast relay team for the White Rock Marathon on December 13, 2009. The Team finished 33rd out of 200 teams with an amazing time of 4:26:47. Congratulations is extended to the team for a great job. "Fab Five" Relay... Aug 04, 2009 - Business Technology Perspective - by Andrew C. JacksonEach month BravoTECH opens its doors to multiple organizations, primarily for the education and advancement of IT professionals. In this issue, we are highlighting the topic of cloud computing…the term draws more than 31,000,000 results when entered into a Google search string. Cloud computing... Aug 04, 2009 - Power Networking Techniques – Make Them Work for YouWhen done correctly, networking is one of the best ways to accelerate a job search or increase the value of your professional relationships. It is for this reason that BravoTECH hosts monthly get-togethers for a variety professional groups. These groups help IT professionals, both those who are employed... Aug 04, 2009 - Cloud Computing as a Strategy - by Tim CrawfordInformation Technology (IT) leaders today are under fire by competing forces. The rate of customer requests is increasing. Budgets are being slashed. And the time expected to deliver is being reduced. On top of it all, IT organizations are increasingly being expected to align themselves with the business... Aug 04, 2009 - Cost of Employee Disengagement - by Michael SebastianAnger, fear, depression and fatigue. These are the feelings of many employees today. And those emotions don’t get checked in at the door. A bad economy has many employees feeling stressed out and apathetic about their jobs, resulting in “employee disengagement.” Employee disengagement... Aug 04, 2009 - 10 Technologies CIOs are Still BuyingA Network World report (April, 2009) revealed that 1400 CIOs surveyed by the publication will spend 2009 budget dollars on 10 technologies they can’t ignore, despite the recession. CIOs are still investing in: - Information security - Virtualization - Data center efficiency - VoIP - Software-as... |
