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2011 will be a big year for IT change and growth, here is a look at a few predictions for how the IT industry will change.

2011 will be a big year for IT change and growth, especially as IT budgets are back on the rise – Gartner has even predicted that spending, specifically on IT, will increase by 60% (per employee). Here is a look at a few predictions on how the IT industry will change and grow over the next year:

A new hybrid desktop world is emerging, where users interact with multiple sessions (or “screens”). The primary screen for most users is still their local rich desktop that resides at their physical workstation, but more and more that’s being supplemented with a form of a virtual desktop. These can be hosted in the data center on Terminal Services, directly on a hypervisor, or on the client through type-1 or 2 hypervisors. In addition, multiple models for application delivery have emerged (i.e. application virtualization and streaming), which also cannot be effectively managed with legacy product sets. With all these new forms of desktop “screens”, hosting centers and application delivery mechanisms coming together, IT is facing major management challenges. Organizations need to look at a more strategic desktop management platform to help streamline the oversight of their desktops and also increase the automation functionality used in making updates and/or changes to this part of their environment. Most current models do not support this type of management. Some of the major technology providers, like Microsoft and Citrix provide multiple desktop and application delivery products, yet they do not currently provide a unified way of managing these related, yet disparate models. Now imagine trying to manage a multi-vendor delivery environment? The need for a unified management solution becomes crystal clear.

With Windows XP support ending at the end of this year, the need for a central management solution will also be enhanced by a predicted jump in the adoption rate for Windows 7 in 2011. During the Windows 7 migration, IT managers will face significant challenges when dealing with the reconfiguration of user settings, as with most updates of this kind. However, there is a solution to make this and future migrations easier. Separating a user’s desktop environment from the underlying operating system and hardware is one way to create an infrastructure that is more adaptable to change. This type of dynamic desktop environment allows IT to centrally manage changes like migrations or wide-spread updates without disrupting the access that employees need to their applications, data and printers, etc, and allowing users to retain their personal settings.

Security will also be extremely important in 2011, especially in the hybrid environments discussed above. Once the environment becomes centrally managed from a single console, security is simplified as it enables consistent security across the entire infrastructure. When considering security, the dynamic desktop environment should also employ a context aware approach. This is another area we expect to see growth continue in 2011. With this functionally, IT can determine which rights and limitations apply to a particular user based on their location or even time of day, and apply those rights to applications, data, printing and personal settings. As a result, IT can ensure that users get only the services they need, when they need them and also create rules to ensure certain sensitive applications, like financial databases, aren’t accessible from unsecure login points.

The last trend we see coming to light in 2011 is an increased demand for solutions that improve automation across infrastructures. This will be a critical feature in ensuring IT sees faster return on investment from all of its technology investments. After unifying and managing each desktop and application delivery platform, the end-user experience and

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Contract/Contract-to-hire Web Developer Opportunity in Richardson, TX

If this opportunity is not a good match for your skills or you are not available but know someone who is, please forward this email to them as we pay referral fees for anyone you refer that we place with a client.

Web Developer – (6 months initially, potential to go perm)

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for development of complex, multi-tiered, scalable applications in a web environment. This

group is responsible for development of business solutions for Internet / Intranet applications using

key technologies, such as SQL Server, Visual Studio 2010, HTML, CSS, Web Services, ASP.Net. We seek to hire driven and talented

individuals for our team.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Developer Role/Duties:

Works with Business Analysts, Clients, and Quality Assurance Analysts to fully understand requirements and business processes.

Incorporates Software Development Life Cycle standards in all work products.

Enhances existing code, production support changes, and new development, as assigned.

Works with business analyst and other development team members to modify existing and design new database tables, stored procedures and triggers as necessary to provide application efficiencies.

Identifies and develops background processes necessary to provide support for interfaces with other systems.

EDUCATION/CREDENTIALS:

BS, Computer Science, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Seeking a candidate with 4-7 years of experience.

JOB RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:

Required skills: Visual Studio 2010, Web Services, ASP.NET membership security, HTML, XML, SQL Server, Classic ASP, VB

Excellent analytical, coding, and testing skills.

Ability to quickly and accurately perform troubleshooting and repair of applications

Interest in enhancing skills and learning new technologies

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Ability to handle multiple assignments

Experience with the full systems development lifecycle, covering requirements, design, development, testing and delivery of n-tier architecture

JOB-RELATED SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:

Ability to work with other Developers, Database Administrators, Quality Assurance Analysts, and Business Analysts in resolving issues and identifying and correcting problems.

Interpersonal, oral and written communication skills to communicate technical issues, understand business and process requirements, and provide interactive demonstrations to client

groups and team members.

Attention to detail, reliability, consistency, initiative / dedication are essential.

Team fit is critical, we look for; a positive can do attitude, a fun spirit, someone who is strong technically, comfortable with saying they don’t know the answer, and open / eager to learn from others.

If you have this experience, feel you are a fit for this position, and are interested, please answer the questions below:

1) Do you have an updated Word copy of your resume?

2) What is your availability to start?

3) Are you open to contract or contract-to-hire?

4) What is your current salary or pay rate?

5) Are you currently eligible to work for any employer in the US?

6) When is the best time to contact you and what # can you be reached at for this opportunity?

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Thanks,

Mike Hanes

ProVisionTech Group

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Contract Senior JDE Business Analyst

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

a. Participates in ERP and related system development lifecycle

Responsible for system development deliverables

Defines, creates and communicates appropriate process documents such as scope document, project plan, configuration document, QA plan, and training plan.

Implements and maintains key global system (ERP) setup

Participates in data conversion processes where necessary

Participates in QA process

Assists implementation teams with training, testing, and cutover support

b. Participates in change control process

Defines, creates and communicates change requests and functional specs for enhancement requirements such as reports, interfaces and interactive applications.

Works with senior management, as well as functional users

Communicates requirements to Programmer team

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:

a. Bachelors degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or BA with equivalent work experience

b. Minimum 5 years experience in JDE EnterpriseOne Financial configuration

c. Proven ability to deliver project with minimum external guidance

d. Specific knowledge of JDE G/L Financial suite applications, A/P applications, Inventory, Costing Manufacturing and Procure to Pay applications. Knowledge of Fixed assets applications a plus.

If you have this experience, feel you are a fit for this position, and are interested, please answer the questions below:

1) Do you have an updated Word copy of your resume?

2) What is your availability to start?

3) Are you open to a short-term contract position?

4) What is your current salary or pay rate?

5) Are you currently eligible to work for any employer in the US?

6) When is the best time to contact you and what # can you be reached at for this opportunity?

We pay for referrals, so if this opportunity is not a good match for your skills or you are not available but know someone who is, please forward this link to them.

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Mike Hanes
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The story "Dice: US IT hiring set to rise in 2011," has been clarified to indicate that results cited were from two separate surveys. It was not clear from information provided by the company that the results were from two surveys. The first, second, fourth, seventh and 11th paragraphs have been clarified to indicate which results were cited. The paragraphs now read, in order:

IDG News Service — The story "Dice: US IT hiring set to rise in 2011," has been clarified to indicate that results cited were from two separate surveys. It was not clear from information provided by the company that the results were from two surveys. The first, second, fourth, seventh and 11th paragraphs have been clarified to indicate which results were cited. The paragraphs now read, in order:

First:

Six in 10 hiring managers and technology recruiters expect to do more hiring in the first half of 2011 than in the previous six months, according to the latest Dice.com report on IT hiring plans.

Second:

Dice surveys human resource managers and recruiters of technology professionals across the U.S. every six months, and its parent company Dice Holdings also conducts surveys, the most recent of which indicates "slow gradual recovery in the labor market," said Scot Melland, chairman, president and CEO of Dice Holdings, which operates the Dice.com IT and engineering jobs and recruiting services website. Nearly half of the almost 850 respondents in the most recent Dice.com survey say they expect to increase hiring by at least 10 percent in the first half of 2011, with another third expecting increases of 11 percent to 20 percent, and 15 percent forecasting hiring 21 percent to 30 percent more technology workers.

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Perhaps the best thing that will be said about 2010 and IT hiring is that large layoffs have tapered off and the overall trend seems to favor hiring.

Computerworld — Perhaps the best thing that will be said about 2010 and IT hiring is that large layoffs have tapered off and the overall trend seems to favor hiring.

For sure, IT workers are still losing their jobs, particularly in the weakest areas of economy, such as in state and local government. Camden, NJ, for example, recently announced a plan to lay off one in four city workers to cover a large budget shortfall.

About four IT workers in Camden will be axed if this plan is adopted, and the city says in a report that that cuts will mean "the network will not function effectively." City officials did not respond to request for comment.

Tech spending is expected to rebound next year, with IDC predicting 5.7% growth next year worldwide after 3% this year. But how will that spending on tech translate into hiring with offshore outsourcing increasing ?

The latest evidence that IT hiring is improving overall comes from a new study from Computer Economics, which surveyed IT managers at 136 firms in the U.S. and Canada with revenues above $50 million. It found that 48% of managers planned to add staff next year, with 11% planning to reduce staff.

John Longwell, vice president of research at Computer Economics, said, "The layoffs are over, people are starting to add workers to their payrolls but it is going to be modest."

The survey looked at operational spending in IT, those functions needed for day-to-day operations, and about half of that cost is in salaries, Longwell said.

Longwell said that companies are beginning to take on new IT projects, extending staff hours, hiring contractors — and turning to outsourcing . In this quarter, 27% planned to hire and 14% said they were going to decrease staff.

Longwell characterized this year as one of "nervous stability," and said IT operational budget are still restrained and users in their survey are planning for 2% growth.

Capital spending in the IT industry is projected to increase next year, which will help tech hiring, and offshore outsourcing will send lower rung IT jobs overseas.

David Foote, CEO of IT workforce analyst firm Foote Partners, said he believes the demand for IT skills – not necessarily full-time workers — is stronger, but difficult to track because it is being increasingly spread throughout companies.

Foote says he is seeing a lot demand for specific skills by business units in areas such as predictive analytics, architecture, social media, and security functions that are attached to finance, accounting, and auditing, and not to central IT operations.

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Here are 12 steps to tap into the hidden job market during this holiday season and build a life-long career network.

CIO — The holiday season is an ideal time for re-connecting, making new contacts and strengthening relationships. Networking is, in fact, the best job search method: It generates more than 80 percent of new hires.

Constantly nurturing existing relationships and strategically developing new contacts can put you on the inside track to plum job leads, whether you are an active candidate or just want to keep up with the market.

Remember that all jobs are temporary, but your network is lifetime career insurance. Contacts provide referrals, recommendations and invitations. Therefore you need to make time everyday to "network purposefully," as I say. The right contacts are relationships with hiring decision makers and good connectors.

So in the spirit of this holiday season, here are the 12 critical steps you should take to start (or re-start) building your career nest egg. Realize that many of the steps may require more than 24 hours’ worth of work; however, each is a major milestone toward establishing a network of enduring value.

On the first day… Define your networking strategy. Focus on individuals and activities related directly to achieving personal and professional goals. Compile list of existing contacts and research targeted new contacts among thought leaders, authors, friends of friends, industry consultants and speakers.

On the second day… Organize contacts into action groups: meet in person one-on-one, via telephone call, individual e-mails, print notes or by sharing a link or article; send a gift; connect two contacts; invite to a live event; recommend a virtual event or group discussion; or submit a proposal for a presentation.

On the third day… Select and prioritize in-person and virtual communities. Identify a few groups or organizations to focus your efforts because it’s better to be an active participant or leader in a few groups and build strong relationships. So get involved: schedule virtual networking into your daily calendar; join LinkedIn groups in your industry, for your specialty or new field you want to enter; and participate in discussions among trade association members and within other affinity groups.

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