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BBC’s Web Presence Cut Angers Unions
Unions condemn 'contemptuous' 25 percent cuts to BBC websites and online jobs
Developers In Demand As IT Jobs And Salaries Rise
Salaries in the IT industry rose an impressive five percent in the past year
110,000 New UK IT Jobs In 2011
e-Skills finds that the IT employers want mature staff with qualifications rather than eager youths
Skills Minister Launches IBM Apprentice Scheme
With students protesting over the rising costs of tuition fees, IBM has launched an apprenticeship scheme
IT Graduates Top Unemployment List
One in six graduates with IT degrees are unemployed after six months - nearly double the overall figure
White iPhone Delayed Again Until Spring 2011
Apple fans holding out for a white version of the iPhone 4 to match their Mac colour scheme will have to wait until next spring
HP Slated By Union Over UK Layoffs
HP has been criticised by Unions over its decision to lay off UK workers despite the company continuing to grow sales and profits
Nokia Announces Layoffs Despite Q3 Profit
In a major strategy shift, Nokia will focus on the Qt framework for its mobile platform, rather than both MeeGo and Symbian individually
Orange And T-Mobile Cut 1,200 Jobs
150 IT heads will roll, as Orange and T-Mobile merger Everything, Everywhere axes 1,200 jobs
RBS Cuts 1,000 IT Jobs
The part-nationalised bank has slashed more than 20,000 roles since last year
IT-Related A-Levels Decline
The number of students taking computing and ICT A-levels has dropped 24 percent over the past five years
IT Investment To Rise, But Employees Look To Flee
Enterprises are to increase IT spending this year, but it may not be enough to keep employees on board
How Long Can Apple Use Arrogance As A Marketing Tool?
Apple’s Steve Jobs blames everybody but his company for the iPhone 4's antenna problems. Without contrition, users will look elsewhere, says Wayne Rash
IT Firms Predict Job And Revenue Growth
three-fifths of IT firms expect prospects to brighten in the second half of this year
Reports Emerging Of Microsoft Lay-Offs
Microsoft is laying off a small number of employees as it begins a new fiscal year
RealNetworks Streamlines And Axes More Jobs
RealNetworks is to axe about 5 percent of its workforce, including management, to streamline its operations
Eighty Percent Of Companies Boosting Tech Jobs
Companies are picking up good vibrations on hiring, and it extends beyond entry-level job positions
Apple’s Jobs Describes iPhone, iPad Common Ancestor
Apple CEO Steve Jobs has talked about how both the iPhone and iPad began their developmental life in a multi-touch tablet prototype
HP To Cut 9000 Jobs, Invest In Cloud
Hewlett-Packard announces plans to cut about 3 percent of its workforce over three years
Tech CFOs Optimistic Over Economy And Jobs
The bean counters at tech companies are sounding an optimistic note over the state of the economy and jobs market
Tech Jobs Rise In April Despite Volatile Economy
The US IT industry added a net gain of 8,800 jobs in April, reversing job losses in March
Tech Workers Believe Economy Is Improving
Over a third of technology workers believe the economy is improving, and confidence levels are starting to firm up
Apple’s Jobs Defends Flash Claims
Apple CEO Steve Jobs has given a series of reasons why Apple does not support Adobe's Flash on its mobile platforms
Google, Intel, Cisco Hiring New Staff In 2010
Google, Intel, Twitter and LinkedIn have been increasing their workforces to meet business and growth demands
IT Security Skills Are In Hot Demand
As the UK gears up for the Infosec event, a study reveals IT skills are in demand worldwide
Google, IBM, Apple Investigated For Hiring Practices
The Department of Justice is investigating a number of Silicon Valley giants, including Google and Apple, over hiring practices
US Tech Hiring Set For Growth Over Next 6 Months
A new survey has revealed that a third of companies will be hiring in the next two quarters, despite ongoing concerns over the economy
Apple Cheers As ‘iPad-Ready’ Sites Offer Flash-Free Option
Updated: Apple has no intention of supporting Flash - and now has a list of sites with a Flash-free iPad-ready option
Tech Hiring Slow But Demand For Key Skills Persists
Not much hiring is expected in the second quarter, but certain skills are in demand