IBM employees buzzing about layoff rumors; Joshua Corman: someone to watch in '09

Rumors that IBM will make significant layoffs this month IBM Alert NetworkWorld.com | Network Management Research Center | Update Your Profile Sponsored by IBM create a stress-free green IT Strategy The Network World Green IT Resource Center, sponsored by IBM, includes news, tips, podcasts, whitepapers and more to help you befriend the environment and your CFO. Spotlight Story IBM employees buzzing about layoff rumors By Chris Kanaracus An independent Web site for IBM employees has been buzzing with rumors that the company will make significant layoffs this month. Read full story Related News: Joshua Corman: someone to watch in '09 Corman, principal security strategist, IBM Internet Security Systems division, gets a nod for speaking candidly about the trouble facing enterprise security teams. IBM finalizing free Symphony office suite for Macs Taking aim at the Microsoft Office franchise on the Macintosh , IBM announced Tuesday that its free Lotus Symphony suite of personal productivity applications will come out of beta for the Apple hardware platform later this month. IBM nanotechnology might improve cell phones Nanotechnology may someday expand your cell phone's range while improving its battery life if a prototype transistor from IBM gets to market. IBM, South Carolina work to boost enrollment in IT classes BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina has 2,200 IT employees and plenty of open positions. Despite the flagging economy, officials at the Columbia-based insurer are working on new ways to overcome the difficulty of finding people with the right skills to fill those jobs. IT Outlook '09 In-depth analysis of the latest enterprise strategies, start-ups to watch, people to know, and more. 9 hot technologies for '09 Our annual rundown, plus a tip or two about how to approach each hot technology. Sponsored by IBM create a stress-free green IT Strategy The Network World Green IT Resource Center, sponsored by IBM, includes news, tips, podcasts, whitepapers and more to help you befriend the environment and your CFO. Effectively Managing Change. Find the right network/system management platforms that leverage the latest IT technologies in this Executive Guide, "The New Network/System Management Challenges." Get a handle on server sprawl, managing 802.11n wireless LANs, and data center automation tool integration. Confidently deploy innovative technologies that drive efficiencies today. Download this Executive Guide now. Effectively Support Wireless Networking Ensure you are at the top of your wireless game with the most up-to-date information on mobile technologies. Industry experts expect IT professionals will start deploying 802.11n in lieu of tried and true Ethernet to improve mobility, lower costs and ease network management woes. Find out how today. Download this Executive Guide now.   01/08/09 Today's most-read stories: IBM employees buzzing about layoff rumors AT&T builds $23M IPv6 network for U.S. military Outlook '09 Is VoIP dead? Microsoft layoff rumors continue their swirl Rogue SSL certificate exploit puts VeriSign on the spot Best iPhone apps: Office and personal productivity Salary calculator Nearly 1 million jobs could be created by IT stimulus package Three ways a Twitter hack can hurt you Executive Guide: Green IT Download this Network World Executive Guide, "Going Green: Trends, tips and case studies," for timely, real-world advice. By adopting an effective green approach to IT you'll save your company money and even bolster company profits. Find out how to make it happen today. Download this Executive Guide now. Compare products, get advice, and check out tests and reviews from the experts at Network World. Over 70 categories. Visit now   This email was sent to security.world@gmail.com Complimentary Subscriptions Available for newsletter subscribers. Receive 50 issues of Network World Magazines, in print or electronic format, free of charge, Apply here. Terms of Service/Privacy   Subscription Services Update your profile To subscribe or unsubscribe to any Network World newsletter, change your e-mail address or contact us, click here. Unsubscribe Network World, Inc., 492 Old Connecticut Path, Framingham, MA 01701 Copyright Network World, Inc., 2009 www.networkworld.com