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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.
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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.

Up-and-Coming Tech Jobs

Big changes in IT are spawning a new class of tech job titles. Here are a few up-and-comers -- and a rundown of the skills you need to land these positions.

The Grill: Arthur Langer turns the IT education model on its head

Arthur M. Langer, chairman and founder of Workforce Opportunity Services, describes the outsourcing model his nonprofit organization uses to train and match up economically disadvantaged youth with hard-to-fill positions in IT.

HCL CEO Vineet Nayar: Outsourcing is dead, and there's nothing innovative in cloud technology

The customer always comes first. Except when it comes to HCL, the $6 billion Indian outsourcing -- make that co-sourcing -- giant led by CEO Vineet Nayar, who literally wrote the book on a philosophy known as 'employees first, customer second.' In this latest installment of our CEO Interview Series, Nayar spoke with IDG Enterprise Chief Content Officer John Gallant about how that philosophy is fueling HCL's rapid growth and why more CIOs ought to consider adopting it.

Help for the Help Desk

Whether it's a 'teaching moment' or a system that provides more efficient ticket tracking, the help desk is getting a much-needed assist in some shops.

Should the CIO know how to code?

With IT integral to the business, an increasing number of companies are hiring CIOs who didn't rise through the ranks. Is that a good thing? Insider (registration required)

What tech managers can do to hold on to their best talent

6 tips for holding on to your workplace stars. (Insider; registration required)

Melissa P. Dodd

Melissa P. Dodd, CIO of the Boston Public Schools, shares her ideas on running a large school system's IT department. Insider (registration required)

Employees rate satisfaction, security and stress

The majority of respondents said they feel pressure to increase their productivity or expand their workloads, yet they're generally satisfied with their jobs.

IT Salary Survey 2012

A majority of IT workers say they're under pressure to increase productivity and take on new tasks. But the vast majority are still happy they picked IT as their career.

Career advice: When you have a history with the interviewing company

This month's Premier 100 IT Leader also answers questions on coping with politics and jump-starting a fledgling career