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LifeSize unveils all-in-one HD videconferencing units

LifeSize unveiled two portable, all-in-one videoconferencing units for various work spaces, including home offices, meeting rooms and executive offices.

QuickPoll: Do questions about Yahoo CEO Scott Thompson's resume hurt the company?

Yahoo has acknowledged that its new CEO, Scott Thompson, does not hold a degree in "accounting and computer science" as his resume and the company's financial filings claimed, and instead majored only in accounting. Do questions about Yahoo CEO Scott Thompson's resume hurt the company?

Fla. university writing new computer science plan, cites 'overwhelming' backlash

University of Florida computer science students remain fearful about their department's future, despite the school's decision this week to "set aside" an earlier plan to reorganize the department and cut its budget.

Florida university plan to 'decimate' computer science draws protest

The University of Florida in Gainesville is on the verge of dismantling its computer science department through budget cuts and restructuring, a move that has shocked students.

CS Enrollments on the Rise, Up 10% in 2011-12

Interest in computer science continues to grow among undergraduate students, who pushed enrollments up nearly 10% in the 2011-2012 academic year, marking the fourth straight year of increases.

MIT and others launch a tech education revolution

MIT and several other schools -- along with start-up Udacity -- have joined the open-education movement, which makes it easier for college students to access tech-related courses online. And it could revolutionize higher education.

Computer science enrollments rise again by 10%

Interest in computer science continues to grow among undergrad students, who pushed enrollments up nearly 10% in the 2011-12 academic year. This marks the fourth straight year of increases.

IT skills gap forces CIOs to get creative

IT managers faced with constrained budgets and a dearth of employees with technology skills are turning to cross-training programs to help develop workers with multiple skills.

USC students turn to mobile apps for online classes

With many colleges offering online classes as part of their curricula, students are increasingly turning to mobile devices to supplement live sessions with teachers and classmates alike.

P100 Profile: Cynthia McKenzie, Fox Entertainment (video)

Cynthia McKenzie, senior vice president, IT, Enterprise Application Services, at Fox Entertainment, talks about the company's SaaS projects and its BYOD policies.

Science-and-engineering workforce has stalled in U.S., report says

The U.S. has a remarkable track record of innovation. Why, then, isn't the nation's science-and-engineering work force -- the people responsible for much of that innovation -- growing?

Apps-related jobs tallied at 466K in U.S.

Nearly half a million jobs in the U.S. have been created because of the 1 million-plus applications designed for smartphones, tablets and other mobile devices, according to a new study.

Engineer's wife 'ferocious' in Obama Q&A on H-1Bs

The White House is following up on an offer made by President Barack Obama this week to help find a job for an unemployed semiconductor engineer in Texas.

U.S. tech firms add jobs despite automation

U.S. high-tech companies are investing more in machines than in people, but IT hiring is still rising, according to a new report by Forrester and a just-released National Science Foundation study.

Google's Marissa Mayer says more women needed in tech

Women may have come a long way in the high-tech field in the last 10 years, but there's still room for growth, according to a group of female tech executives who spoke at CES.

U.S. report sees perils to America's tech future

The ability of the U.S. to compete globally is eroding, according to a Commerce Department report released Friday that described itself as a "call to arms."

Facebook brings back the hack

In an effort to challenge programmers worldwide, Facebook has brought back its Hacker Cup contest for a third round, the company announced Wednesday.

Mobile app developers to get their own professional organization

The Application Developers Alliance would enable collaboration and provide education, cloud access, and lobbying efforts

Entry-level IT jobs will be plentiful in 2012, experts predict

Here is good news for college seniors with technology skills: The entry-level job market for IT workers looks solid in 2012.

New year, new job? Ten companies that are hiring

Even in this today's struggling economy, there are rapidly expanding companies that have big tech hiring targets.