AMD Deal Could End Intel Legal Woes
The glut of antitrust actions against Intel should start to fade away with the company's settlement of lawsuits and patent disputes filed against it by AMD. Hard Times Aren't Slowing GM's New CIO
GM's new CIO, Terry Kline, looks to continue the progressive IT strategies of his predecessor, Ralph Szygenda, by exploring the use of consumer technologies used by new-car buyers, as well as cloud computing platforms and so-called PCs on a stick. Talent Management Yields Dramatic ROI
Using on-demand talent management software, a major hospital network has cut employee turnover, slashed paperwork and tied employee performance to the business goal of improving patient satisfaction. What Endures
Career Watch
Sometimes you just have to get away from a bad situation; and some companies are starting to return their attention to the need to hold on to their best workers. Tech Groups Honor 2009 Power CIOs
Several state and local technology groups recently named the honorees in their "CIO of the Year" programs. Luxury Automaker Taps Google Apps for 15,000 Seats
The CIO of luxury British automaker Jaguar Land Rover picks Web-hosted Google Apps for 15,000 employees. Get Help to Avoid the Pains of Cubicle Life
A study finds that just buying ergonomic desks and chairs isn't enough; setup and adjustment by a professional ergonomist is essential. Washington Watch National ID Program in Deep Trouble, as Budget Is Cut 40%
Funding for the already troubled Real ID program has been cut 40%, amid criticism by privacy advocates and state governors. Book Review: Four Steps to Becoming a Top-Tier CIO
The authors of The Real Business of IT show how CIOs can demonstrate and communicate the value of IT in terms the CEO will understand. Tom Georgens
NetApp's new CEO, Tom Georgens, talks about the storage vendor's lost bidding war for data de-duplication vendor Data Domain, and what's in store for the company in terms of virtualization and cloud computing. IT pay stagnates, workforce grows restless
Salaries are on ice, workloads are crushing, and benefits have been chipped away. IT workers are stuck for now, but will they break free when the economy thaws? IT Exodus Looms as Satisfaction Wanes
Workers might have been willing to deal with unsatisfactory employment situations when there were no other options, says Yoh's Adam Lawrence. But now that the economy is starting to turn a corner, employees are on the move. IT Hiring Poised for Skills-Driven Rebound
Smart IT hiring managers are poised to act promptly and strategically to recruit and retain IT professionals, says Dave Willmer, executive director of Robert Half Technology. Those who wait for ideal economic conditions will struggle to find recruits. Skills on the Rise
Information security managers had the highest total compensation increase in this year's survey. Network engineers, business intelligence analysts and software developers are also outpacing the average. Industries on the Upswing
Rising enrollments means more IT support professionals are needed in the education sector, helping to inch up pay there. Other industries are getting a boost from the impact of government stimulus funding.