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10 ways for system admins to remain relevant
TechRepublic - Scott Matteson
System administrators may become obsolete if they don't invest time to build new skills. Focus on these 10 priorities to stay competitive. The IT …
Top 10
Top 10 most popular software development technologies
TechRepublic - Alison DeNisco Rayome
JavaScript, Python, and SQL are among the most popular software development technologies of the past year, according to PluralSight. Software …
Geopolitics
Why vendor security practices are causing heartburn for enterprise pros
TechRepublic - James Sanders
High dependencies on external vendors with unclear security policies is a concern among IT professionals, according to a Deloitte report. For all of …
Resource Planning
How a troubled SAP S/4HANA migration caused a gummy bear shortage in Germany
TechRepublic - James Sanders
German confectionery company Haribo suffered from operational upheaval during their digital transformation, leading to missed shipments and lowered …
DevOps
How to avoid the top 5 causes of DevOps failure
TechRepublic - Alison DeNisco Rayome
Interest in DevOps continues to spread, but enterprises must navigate these common pitfalls, according to Gartner. DevOps moved from tech buzzword to …
How to know when to let someone go
TechRepublic - Patrick Gray
Letting a team member go can be a difficult decision. Use the four criteria below to know when it's time to part ways. One of the hardest tasks …
Digital Transformation
90% of companies undergoing digital transformation facing 'significant obstacles'
TechRepublic - Alison DeNisco Rayome
Customers want more digital products and services, but businesses struggle with culture change and legacy system costs, according to an AppDirect …
Social Media
Verizon's new AI platform will help businesses improve customer service 24/7
TechRepublic - James Sanders
The telecom giant is expanding its portfolio of managed services with an AI-powered toolkit for improving customer experience outcomes. On Monday, …
Employment
Overcoming imposter syndrome: How managers can boost employee confidence
TechRepublic - Macy Bayern
Imposter syndrome can be a huge obstacle for employees. Here's how managers can save the day-and the business. Imposter syndrome—feelings of …
Plug-in Hybrid EVs
Self-driving cars will create 30,000 engineering jobs that the US can't fill
TechRepublic - Alison DeNisco Rayome
Demand for engineers with computer-related degrees could be up to six times more than the number of graduates, worsening the industry's talent …
Employment
How to make performance reviews year-round
TechRepublic - Alison DeNisco Rayome
Employee feedback should not be reserved for annual reviews. Here's how to create ongoing performance reviews. Many workers are in the thick of annual …
Visas
38% of tech workers hurt by suspension of H-1B visa premium processing
TechRepublic - Macy Bayern
eBay, PayPal, and Amazon had the most tech workers negatively affected by the suspension, according to a Blind report. Some 38% of tech employees said …
BPM
Why data scientist is the most promising job of 2019
TechRepublic - Alison DeNisco Rayome
Data scientists saw a 56% increase in job openings in the US over the past year, according to LinkedIn. Data scientists are the no. 1 most promising …
Spirit Airlines
7 ways Spirit Airlines improved its disaster recovery plan
TechRepublic - Mary Shacklett
Natural disasters don't dampen the spirit of this Florida-based airline as it enhances its disaster recovery response. When Hurricane Florence struck …
Social Media
15% of job seekers now land a job through social media
TechRepublic - Macy Bayern
Along with traditional networking, job seekers also rely on a mix of digital platforms to find employment, according to a Clutch survey. Nearly 15% of …
Artificial Intelligence
40% of companies are adding jobs after deploying AI, not killing them
TechRepublic - Macy Bayern
A lack of internal knowledge about artificial intelligence has led companies to hire more people, according to Dun & Bradstreet. More than 40% of …
How national language generation unlocks meaning behind dashboards
TechRepublic - Mary Shacklett
See below four best practices for organizations interested in adding NLG to their dashboards. One of the biggest selling points for ongoing big data …
You're now free to move about the network: Airlines offer IT a glimpse into customer service
TechRepublic - Patrick Gray
Like the airlines, IT departments can use the threat of an emergency as an enabler for bad service or provide high-quality customer service to …
WalletHub
The 10 best and worst cities for STEM professionals to work in 2019
TechRepublic - Macy Bayern
STEM jobs are in high demand in 2019. Here are the locations science and tech professionals should target, and those they should avoid, according to …
Human Resources
The 10 best cities to find a job in 2019
TechRepublic
Regardless of how low the unemployment rate is, the hiring process all depends on location, according to a WalletHub report.
CEOs
7 ways to accelerate digital transformation success
TechRepublic
CIOs and CEOs are increasingly leading digital transformation efforts, according to an Altimeter report.
Pets
Keeping tabs on man's best friend: AI for pets improves work-life balance
TechRepublic - Mary Shacklett
Advances in pet monitoring technology keep employees informed and happy. People love their pets. Over the past decade, Gen Z and Millennials accounted …
Project Management
5 ways poor capacity planning can sabotage a project
TechRepublic - Moira Alexander
Learn how poor capacity planning undermines efforts and can lead projects toward catastrophic failure. Every project consists of tasks that require …
Project Management
Citizen development: Non-IT departments most--or least--likely to succeed
TechRepublic - Mary Shacklett
Check out which non-IT department performs best in a software project management role. Citizen development is on the rise. According to Gartner, "a …
Employment
Is discussing performance reviews with your coworkers a good idea?
TechRepublic - Macy Bayern
In the past, performance reviews were typically kept between the employee and supervisor. Here's why this practice has changed. Performance reviews …
Windows 10
Top Microsoft events scheduled in 2019
TechRepublic - Mark Kaelin
From forward-thinking, large summits to small, intimate conferences, Microsoft offers a wide assortment of events across the globe this …
Labor Economics
The 10 best cities to find a job in 2019
TechRepublic - Macy Bayern
Regardless of how low the unemployment rate is, the hiring process all depends on location, according to a WalletHub report. The job market for 2019 …
Top 10
Top 10 tech investments enterprise pros will make in 2019
TechRepublic - Alison DeNisco Rayome
Companies are prioritizing investments in potentially disruptive technologies like AI and IoT solutions, according to an Altimeter report. The rapid …
Digital Transformation
7 ways to accelerate digital transformation success
TechRepublic - Alison DeNisco Rayome
CIOs and CEOs are increasingly leading digital transformation efforts, according to an Altimeter report. Strategic digital transformation is moving …