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November 03, 2020

7 steps for making IT layoffs as painless as possible

It's the downside of any IT leader's job: telling skilled, productive staff members their services are no longer required. Here's how to make an unpleasant task somewhat less disagreeable. Read more ▶

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Edge-Optimized HCI: Bringing Apps Closer to Data and Data Closer to Apps

Data is shifting to the edge, and businesses are seizing the opportunity to modernize IT systems. Edge-optimized HCI delivers new levels of performance, agility, and visibility into flexible resource pools outside of the data center.

Accenture apprenticeships diversify talent pipelines, bridge IT gaps

Accenture’s National Apprenticeship Program is opening up new, diverse talent pipelines to recruit motivated candidates who can be upskilled or reskilled for IT roles.

Hiring in the age of COVID: Key lessons learned

Almost two-thirds of companies now interview, hire and onboard entirely remotely — and it’s yielding some positive results. IT leaders who are hiring aggressively lend insights into the new paradigm.

7 tips to position yourself for promotion

IT pros with eyes on senior-level roles must fill out their skill sets, learn to present their successes, find the right champions, and make their aspirations known.

9 best practices for better innovation

Following these steps for prioritizing ideas will help you seize the most promising opportunities.

Sweetwater Sound retunes in-house tech for expansion

SVP of IT Jason Johnson sings the praises of in-house development as the musical instrument retailer rebuilds homegrown CRM and warehouse management systems for microservices.

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