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Monday, February 09, 2015

4 open-source monitoring tools that deserve a look

Recruiting challenges spur higher salaries, better perks | Southern California Edison IT workers 'beyond furious' over H-1B replacements

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4 open-source monitoring tools that deserve a look
Network monitoring is a key component in making sure your network is running smoothly. However, it is important to distinguish between network monitoring and network management. For the most part, network monitoring tools report issues and findings, but as a rule provide no way to take action to solve reported issues. (Insider Story) Read More


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Applying social business
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Recruiting challenges spur higher salaries, better perks
Skilled job seekers are in an enviable position in the simmering tech industry, as hiring managers compete for talent, boost job offers, and improve on-the-job perks to keep existing employees from looking elsewhere. 'It's really the technologists' choice right now. They can be very picky,' says Jack Cullen, president of IT staffing and recruiting firm Modis. Read More

Southern California Edison IT workers 'beyond furious' over H-1B replacements
Information technology workers at Southern California Edison (SCE) are being laid off and replaced by workers from India. Some employees are training their H-1B visa holding replacements, and many have already lost their jobs. The employees are upset and say they can't understand how H-1B guest workers can be used to replace them. Read More

Why the SteelApp sale is a win-win for Brocade and Riverbed
Last week, Brocade announced its intent to purchase the SteelApp product line from Riverbed for an undisclosed amount of cash. SteelApp is a virtual application delivery controller and competes most often with the likes of F5 and Citrix. Read More


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25 Valentine's Day gifts for geek gals (and guys)
Inspired by tech, science and math? So are the makers of these 25 Valentine's Day gifts. Surprise a geek-minded sweetheart in your life with something special. Read More

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The world of containers doesn't end with Docker
Last year was a good one for Docker, the open-source app containerization startup that helps applications run efficiently in any on-premises or cloud environment, no matter the runtime. (Insider Story) Read More

15 job titles getting big salary boosts in 2015
Competition for technical talent is on the rise – and so are salaries. Companies in hiring mode say there's a shortage of tech talent, and IT pros are upping their expectations for pay and benefits. Overall, the jobs outlook is positive for IT pros as the new year gets underway. Read More


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ARM acqusition highlights quest to embed IoT security
Chip makers such as ARM and Intel are working to improve security in software and hardware. Read More

IT jobs market booming in the Southwest
The IT jobs market is booming in the Southwest, and while the pay may not be as high as it is elsewhere, the cost of living is a lot lower. If you don't feel chained to the coasts, Austin and other cities may have what you're looking for. Read More

18 ways to get the most out of Android 5.0
Got Lollipop? Google's Android 5.0 operating system is slowly but surely making its way to devices around the world -- and like any major OS upgrade, it brings with it a whole new set of options, features, and shortcuts to master.. Read More


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