The pace of technological development is breathtaking. Why, just a few decades ago, personal computers were too bulky for home use. Now a powerful computer can fit in the palm of your hand. 2012 will indubitably deliver shiny new wonder-machines for our enjoyment. But what about the support side of that technological evolution? What can IT consulting firms expect in 2012? Below, we answer that question by reviewing experts’ opinions on hardware and software trends in the coming year.
Year of the Cloud: Top IT Consulting and Outsourcing Trends for 2012
Women in IT Jobs: Where Are They?
Today, as has always been the trend in higher education, men hold the majority of computer science degrees. Women represent, on average, only 12 percent of computer science majors nationally. It should not come as a surprise, then, that men hold the vast majority of IT jobs.
How to Improve Your IT Department’s Communication
You might think that in an industry that is all about information, networking and various forms of communication, IT employees would excel in departmental and inter-departmental communication. However, this is often not the case. According to technology consulting experts, communication is often one of the weakest skills within IT departments.
What Makes High-Performing IT Departments Different?
In this day and age, when almost all large companies need some form of IT, how do we evaluate what counts as a high-performing IT department? You could ask your IT consultant or local technology consulting company. But for the hard data, it’s best to turn to the research and statistics.
Developing an IT Disaster Recovery Plan
We truly are living in the Information Age. Few businesses would survive without access to information technology. Indeed, experts at Faulkner Information Services have found that about half of all businesses go out of business within two years of losing their company data to a disaster. For this reason, setting up a strong IT disaster recovery plan should be a top priority for every IT consultant and CIO. Read more…
