From News 8 Austin, October 28, 2008...
A massive crash in a state computer system that destroyed thousands of the attorney general's confidential documents reportedly didn't come without warning.
Records show that more than 10 agencies complained about network breakdowns and server backup problems with the newly expanded outsourcing of computer services.
A review by The Dallas Morning News of a year's worth of state agency report cards for IBM shows several agencies' documents have been endangered.
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Friday, October 31, 2008
Austin companies dominate Deloitte Fast 50 list
From Austin Business Journal, October 31, 2008...
Fourteen Austin companies are on a list of fastest growing tech companies in Texas compiled by Deloitte & Touche LLP.
The annual Tech Fast 50 list ranks both public and private companies based on five-year percentage revenue growth. Austin had more companies on the list than any other Texas city. OraMetrix, Inc., of Richardson took the No. 1 spot.
The local companies on the list along with their five-year percentage growth rate are:
Zebra Imaging, 8,515 percent
Anue Systems, 2,261 percent
Zilliant Inc., 1,497 percent
Surgient Inc., 1,138 percent
Convio Inc., 707 percent
NetQos, 671 percent
Perficient Inc., 623 percent
Valence Technology Inc., 552 percent
Medical Present Value Inc., 440 percent
SolarWinds Inc., 311 percent
Troux Technologies Inc., 307 percent
VI Technology Inc., 264 percent
QuickArrow Inc., 248 percent
QuantimDigital Inc., 187 percent
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Fourteen Austin companies are on a list of fastest growing tech companies in Texas compiled by Deloitte & Touche LLP.
The annual Tech Fast 50 list ranks both public and private companies based on five-year percentage revenue growth. Austin had more companies on the list than any other Texas city. OraMetrix, Inc., of Richardson took the No. 1 spot.
The local companies on the list along with their five-year percentage growth rate are:
Zebra Imaging, 8,515 percent
Anue Systems, 2,261 percent
Zilliant Inc., 1,497 percent
Surgient Inc., 1,138 percent
Convio Inc., 707 percent
NetQos, 671 percent
Perficient Inc., 623 percent
Valence Technology Inc., 552 percent
Medical Present Value Inc., 440 percent
SolarWinds Inc., 311 percent
Troux Technologies Inc., 307 percent
VI Technology Inc., 264 percent
QuickArrow Inc., 248 percent
QuantimDigital Inc., 187 percent
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Freescale to cut its worldwide work force
From statesman, October 31, 2008...
Austin's Freescale Semiconductor said Thursday that it intends to cut its worldwide work force by at least 10 percent over the next year as it reacts to a weakening global economy and its impending exit from making chips for cell phones.
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Austin's Freescale Semiconductor said Thursday that it intends to cut its worldwide work force by at least 10 percent over the next year as it reacts to a weakening global economy and its impending exit from making chips for cell phones.
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Is eZee Dead?
From Austin Startup, October 31, 2008...
We’ve been hearing rumors that eZee, one of the Austin Emerging 100 and a member of the Austin Technology Incubator, is ceasing operations. Nothing has been confirmed yet, but we’ll keep you posted if we hear something official.
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We’ve been hearing rumors that eZee, one of the Austin Emerging 100 and a member of the Austin Technology Incubator, is ceasing operations. Nothing has been confirmed yet, but we’ll keep you posted if we hear something official.
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Job Radio
Internet radio now has a unique new channel for job seekers and career advice professionals called JobRadio.fm. The new channel features a wide variety of news, guests, and information, as well as career advice and jobs. The station, a joint venture of veteran podcasters Chris Russell (Jobs in Pods) and Peter Clayton (Total Picture Radio), is sponsored exclusively by the job search engine SimplyHired.
Monday, October 27, 2008
A 100-day plan for your new job
From Computerworld, October 27, 2008...
C-level execs aren't the only ones who should plan their first months in a new position.
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C-level execs aren't the only ones who should plan their first months in a new position.
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Economy puts IT in penny-pinching mode
From Computerworld, October 27, 2008...
Some technologies (think SaaS) may see increased use because of the downturn. But for many IT execs, scrimping on spending is now the order of the day.
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Some technologies (think SaaS) may see increased use because of the downturn. But for many IT execs, scrimping on spending is now the order of the day.
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Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Austin's strong economy lures recruiters
From News 8 Austin, October 16, 2008...
Engineering and technical corporations from Huntsville, Ala. brought thousands of jobs to Austin Thursday.
Huntsville Chamber of Commerce representative Lucia Cape said they love Austin.
"We're thrilled to be in Austin, and we look forward to taking alittle bit back home with us," she said.
By a "little bit" she means offering up thousands of jobs.
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Engineering and technical corporations from Huntsville, Ala. brought thousands of jobs to Austin Thursday.
Huntsville Chamber of Commerce representative Lucia Cape said they love Austin.
"We're thrilled to be in Austin, and we look forward to taking alittle bit back home with us," she said.
By a "little bit" she means offering up thousands of jobs.
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Austin Wages Average $19.92/hour
From KVUE, October 1, 2008...
Ever wonder how much money your co-workers make?
A new survey from the U.S. Department of Labor shows the average worker in the Austin area earned an average of $19.92 an hour. Data was collected from a wide variety of occupational groups.
Some of the highest paid workers were computer and software engineers, making $43.03 an hour.
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Ever wonder how much money your co-workers make?
A new survey from the U.S. Department of Labor shows the average worker in the Austin area earned an average of $19.92 an hour. Data was collected from a wide variety of occupational groups.
Some of the highest paid workers were computer and software engineers, making $43.03 an hour.
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Tech layoffs: The scorecard (updated)
From CNET, October 21, 2008...
With the overall economy slumping, the tech industry is taking its fair share of hits. We'll keep updating the chart below as news of company changes comes in. See our complete coverage of how the tech sector is faring here: Tough times for tech.
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With the overall economy slumping, the tech industry is taking its fair share of hits. We'll keep updating the chart below as news of company changes comes in. See our complete coverage of how the tech sector is faring here: Tough times for tech.
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