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Software developer wages fall 2% as workforce expands

The U.S. tech industry added nearly 64,000 software related jobs last year, but as the workforce expanded, the average size of workers' pay checks declined by nearly 2%. read more »

SAP expands reach of app store, looks to improve reviews

You know you're not in iTunes anymore when the app you're eyeing has a US$1,050 price tag, but SAP is nonetheless expanding its online shopping experience in a bid to entice its customers to purchase enterprise software the way they shop on their smartphones. read more »

For young students, a C# coding workshop for kids

As the need for mobile apps developers increases and interest in computer science courses wanes, professional educator-programmers are reaching out to a younger generation of potential coders: students as young as 10. read more »

McCluggage appointed first Irish government CIO

Bill McCluggage, the former UK deputy government CIO, has been appointed as the first Irish government CIO. read more »

Financial Times appoints ex-BBC exec as new CTO

The Financial Times (FT) has appointed John O’Donovan as its new Chief Technology Officer, who will lead the FT’s technology strategy across development and operations teams. read more »

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Westminster View: Girls, gaming and growth?

Last month I held a debate in the House on attracting girls into ICT, to mark international Girls into ICT Day. Most of the debate covered evidence already shared with ComputerWorld UK readers in my March column with additional emphasis on the economic importance of releasing the ICT skills of half the population. read more »

The Grill: James Turnbull driving change in healthcare IT

Jim Turnbull, CIO at University of Utah Health Care, says mobile technology as the next big opportunity for getting patients more involved in managing their healthcare. read more »

How to nab a data scientist job

How exactly do you make it to the data scientist big leagues? As it turns out, there is no one right path. Instead, it's largely a scramble out there on the big data field. Insider (registration required) read more »

Wanted: IT staffers with vertical industry skills

Fast-changing business processes, tight deadlines, customization demands and ever-growing regulations are complicating day-to-day operations. What's needed now is 'IT-plus' -- a combination of technical skills and business knowledge, plus deep industry expertise. read more »

IT's new assignment: Generate revenue

As tech infiltrates every corner of the business, it's only natural that some IT departments are producing revenue-generating products and services. read more »

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