6 traits of highly effective project managers
By: Moira Alexander Every project manager knows to execute projects on time and on budget. And good project managers also take pains to consistently meet project requirements. But truly great project leaders go above and beyond. Not only do they execute projects within scope, they are accountable, strategic business partners fully vested in organizational success. […]
How to choose the best Salesforce consultant: 25 key questions
By: David Tabor Customer relationship management is the lifeblood of many businesses. But not every company has the in-house expertise necessary to configure and maintain a complex Salesforce implementation. Here’s where a Salesforce consultant comes in. Steeped with experience and know-how, a Salesforce consultant can pay significant dividends — assuming you choose the right one […]
Microsoft Will Lay Off Thousands in Latest ‘Cloud-First’ Reorg
By: Shirley Siluk Reports last week that Microsoft was considering layoffs in the wake of restructuring were confirmed yesterday as the company began cutting thousands of positions, most within sales teams and mainly outside the U.S. The staff reductions are aimed at aligning Microsoft’s workforce with the company’s “cloud-first” strategy, initially announced more than three […]
The most valuable cloud computing certifications today
By: Sharon Florentine If one thing is certain in IT, it’s never too late to cash in on the cloud. As the cloud becomes more critical to IT and the business at large, demand for cloud skills will only grow. But proving you have the right skills and knowledge in a competitive job market can […]
The hidden pitfalls of going freelance in IT
By: Bob Violino The life of an independent IT contractor sounds attractive enough: the freedom to choose clients, the freedom to set your schedule, and the freedom to set your pay rate while banging out code on the beach. But all of this freedom comes at a cost. Sure, heady times for some skill sets […]
NetSuite Announces New Channel Partners Seeking to Drive Growth with Cloud ERP
Oracle NetSuite Global Business Unit, one of the world’s leading providers of cloud-based financials / ERP, HR, Professional Services Automation (PSA) and omnichannel commerce software suites, today announced the addition of new partners to the NetSuite Solution Provider Program including Cherry Bekaert, Terillium, Revolution Group and Conexus SG. All four partners have launched new cloud […]
Trump to Tech CEOs: Washington Needs To Catch Up Digitally
By: Olivia Solon Donald Trump called for “sweeping transformation of the federal government’s technology” during the first meeting of the American Technology Council, established by executive order last month. Eighteen of America’s leading technology executives — including Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos [middle row, left], Apple CEO Tim Cook [top row, left], Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella […]
The 13 most valuable IT certifications today
By: Sarah White and Rich Hein In IT, experience is king. Yet IT certifications remain a valuable tool for advancing your career. IT certifications give junior-level workers an opportunity to gain more resume-worthy experience in the IT industry. For tenured employees, certifications help you continually grow and adapt your skillset to fit the changing landscape […]
Dell Technologies Standardizes on Salesforce CRM
By: Shirley Siluk Under a new strategic agreement, Dell Technologies plans to expand its use of Salesforce‘s cloud-based CRM (customer relationship management) platform and sales and marketing apps to its global sales team of nearly 40,000. Announced Wednesday, the Dell-Salesforce deal extends the relationship the two companies have had for years. It will also give […]
Reverse mentoring: A unique approach to rejuvenating your IT culture
By: Clint Boulton CIOs often lament the IT talent shortage, and unless you’re able to lure young techies with stock options, perks and too-good-to-pass-up pay, you may find yourself leading a department stuck in its legacy ways. One solution is to train your veteran IT staff to evolve with the times by tapping a hidden […]