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IT Life: Living as a Tech Professional

News and insights about the lives of information technology professionals, from happy hobbies to bad burnout. A more personal look, including topics like careers, career advice, remote working, tips for job seekers, how to manage your career and get promoted, how to get a raise, dealing with change and change management, and work / life balance.

5 Ways a CIO Can Assess the IT Landscape in a New Role
Once settled into a new workspace and role, IT leaders can begin to assess how their new department works (and doesn't) in five key areas.
January 16, 2023
Once settled into a new workspace and role, IT leaders can begin to assess how their new department works (and doesn't) in five key areas.
by Rush Weston, VP, Allata
January 16, 2023
4 MIN READ
Article
The In-Office Meeting Room Gets an Upgrade
As distributed workforces grow and hybrid office arrangements evolve, in-office meeting spaces must keep pace with technological advancements and shifting patterns in how they're used.
January 16, 2023
As distributed workforces grow and hybrid office arrangements evolve, in-office meeting spaces must keep pace with technological advancements and shifting patterns in how they're used.
by Nathan Eddy, Freelance Writer
January 16, 2023
5 MIN READ
Article
Today’s Blueprint for CIO success: A Shift in Mindset
Chief information officers can help lead organizations through today’s complex macro environment, if they broaden their purview to areas that deliver business outcomes faster.
January 11, 2023
Chief information officers can help lead organizations through today’s complex macro environment, if they broaden their purview to areas that deliver business outcomes faster.
by Chris Bedi, Chief Digital Information Officer, ServiceNow
January 11, 2023
3 MIN READ
Article
Empowering Women in a Gender-Biased Tech Industry
Gender inequality is an existing issue exacerbated within the tech industry. Here are three areas to empower women today in the workplace.
January 06, 2023
Gender inequality is an existing issue exacerbated within the tech industry. Here are three areas to empower women today in the workplace.
by Jen Cole, Senior VP & GM, Enterprise, Appen
January 06, 2023
4 MIN READ
Article
Is Silicon Valley's Unique Aura Fading Away?
What does the future hold for today's US technology hub? Well, it depends on who you ask.
January 04, 2023
What does the future hold for today's US technology hub? Well, it depends on who you ask.
by John Edwards, Technology Journalist & Author
January 04, 2023
4 MIN READ
Article
Top Tech to Adopt, Explore, and Watch in 2023
Suggestions for 2023: Adopt bot detection and neutralization, explore GraphQL technology, and watch for superclouds.
December 22, 2022
Suggestions for 2023: Adopt bot detection and neutralization, explore GraphQL technology, and watch for superclouds.
by Network Computing, Contributor
December 22, 2022
1 MIN READ
Article
IT Industry Outlook 2023: Trends Likely to Impact the Industry and Tech Pros
IT professionals can benefit from the growing acceptance of hybrid work arrangements, while joining smaller organizations may offer the chance to make a greater impact.
December 21, 2022
IT professionals can benefit from the growing acceptance of hybrid work arrangements, while joining smaller organizations may offer the chance to make a greater impact.
by Nathan Eddy, Freelance Writer
December 21, 2022
6 MIN READ
Article
The 5 Hottest US Job Markets for IT Professionals
The economy is slumping, but IT hiring remains strong, particularly if you know where to look. Here's a rundown of five sizzling locations in the United States for IT jobs and why.
December 20, 2022
The economy is slumping, but IT hiring remains strong, particularly if you know where to look. Here's a rundown of five sizzling locations in the United States for IT jobs and why.
by John Edwards, Technology Journalist & Author
December 20, 2022
4 MIN READ
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Returning to the Office? 4 Ways CIOs Can Support Dynamic Workplaces
Simplifying the stack, removing digital friction, protecting the perimeter, and continuous re-evaluation of workflows can help CIOs support dynamic workplaces.
December 19, 2022
Simplifying the stack, removing digital friction, protecting the perimeter, and continuous re-evaluation of workflows can help CIOs support dynamic workplaces.
by Ramon Chen, Chief Product Officer
December 19, 2022
4 MIN READ
Article
The Case for Hybrid Networks: Wired + Wireless
Do we foresee a world where one day all IT will be wireless – or will ethernet continue to coexist with it?
December 15, 2022
Do we foresee a world where one day all IT will be wireless – or will ethernet continue to coexist with it?
by Mary E. Shacklett, President of Transworld Data
December 15, 2022
1 MIN READ
Article
Maintaining IT Strategic Relevance in a Post-Pandemic World
Challenges continue to face the IT industry. In a post-pandemic world, how can CIOs ensure that IT maintains strategic strength within their organizations?
December 14, 2022
Challenges continue to face the IT industry. In a post-pandemic world, how can CIOs ensure that IT maintains strategic strength within their organizations?
by Jerry Janis, Director, Clarkston Consulting
December 14, 2022
4 MIN READ
Article
Women in IT: Progress in Workforce Culture, But Problems Persist
Women looking to build a career in IT still face multiple challenges, starting with a lack of support in their youth, but female IT leaders can act as mentors -- and inspiration.
November 30, 2022
Women looking to build a career in IT still face multiple challenges, starting with a lack of support in their youth, but female IT leaders can act as mentors -- and inspiration.
by Nathan Eddy, Freelance Writer
November 30, 2022
6 MIN READ
Article
Quick Study: Managing and Supporting Remote Work
Those who made remote work really happen are our unsung heroes. Look at our collection of articles, which takes you through the disruption and transformation that showcases how IT leaders and their teams made it all happen over the last two plus years.
November 23, 2022
Those who made remote work really happen are our unsung heroes. Look at our collection of articles, which takes you through the disruption and transformation that showcases how IT leaders and their teams made it all happen over the last two plus years.
by James M. Connolly, Contributing Editor and Writer
November 23, 2022
4 MIN READ
Article
Why Tech Needs More People Skills
Technology jobs continue to be in high demand, but there’s still a perception that there is a high barrier to entering the field. Technical skills can be built over time while other non-technical skills are applicable and just as important to the industry.
November 23, 2022
Technology jobs continue to be in high demand, but there’s still a perception that there is a high barrier to entering the field. Technical skills can be built over time while other non-technical skills are applicable and just as important to the industry.
by Rose Fan, Delivery Leader, VMware Tanzu Labs
November 23, 2022
4 MIN READ
Article
3 Critical IT Elements Every CIO and IT Director Must Address for Success
With nearly every company now a digital business, IT systems no longer have to simply run. They suddenly are the livelihood of the company.
November 22, 2022
With nearly every company now a digital business, IT systems no longer have to simply run. They suddenly are the livelihood of the company.
by Network Computing, Contributor
November 22, 2022
1 MIN READ
Article