The advent of social networking and the growth of eCommerce have created massive amounts of data, leading to one of the most popular industry buzzwords in recent years – Big Data. Companies, hoping to wean actionable business information out of all this data, continue to invest in applications that harvest and analyze the output… Read more »
MindFinders Blog
Maintaining a successful technology career means your learning never stops. A constantly evolving profession requires IT workers to stay abreast of the latest innovations, skills, and methodologies. Doing so makes you more attractive to the top companies in the field, and you can expect a higher salary as a result. With a goal of… Read more »
In a technology industry known for its continued innovation and evolution, sometimes older workers get left in the wake. Ageism can be a problem for many companies, but a mix of employees with different experience levels and backgrounds offers businesses the best chance at success – especially in a DevOps era that champions collaboration…. Read more »
The Internet of Things (IoT) remains a high-tech trend on the precipice of the mainstream. A cornucopia of internet-connected smart devices brings the potential to revolutionize daily life at home, the office, and in the factory. However, a variety of factors, including cyber security risks and a skills deficit in the IT industry, continue… Read more »
An increasingly connected society generates a lot of data, especially when considering social networks and the Internet of Things. As such, data analytics continues to be one of the fastest growing technology sectors, as businesses try to wean actionable information from these massive amounts of Big Data. Even taking into account its still emerging… Read more »
As management in the IT industry continues to mature, technology managers also need to evolve. Take a look at Agile and DevOps for notable examples of this evolution. An increasingly competitive business landscape places the onus on tech organizations to work more smartly and more efficiently. Recent innovations like iterative development and continuous deployment… Read more »
With an increasingly connected society performing a wide variety of tasks on the internet – eCommerce, online banking, etc. – the importance of cybersecurity continues to grow. Protecting websites, and network infrastructures, in addition to mobile and desktop apps from hackers and other forms of cyber criminals is the main duty of those working… Read more »
A career in software engineering means your learning never ends. Programming languages come and go, and what was popular in the 80s – COBOL, for example – isn’t necessarily in demand today. As such, it is vital for developers to be proactive when it comes keeping their skill set relevant to employers in the… Read more »
There are always inherent risks in managing any organization, especially in the technology world. This concept also applies to your IT staffing policy. Ultimately, playing it safe isn’t always the best strategy when putting together the best possible tech team. Sometimes, the most talented developer or technologist doesn’t boast a typical background, including education… Read more »
Women make up an important part of the technology workforce, and their numbers are only growing. In a competitive industry, where talented employees are worth their weight in gold, finding, hiring, and retaining female candidates must be a significant part of your organization’s staffing strategy. Here are a few ideas on how to attract… Read more »