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These 'furbots ' have developed the skills that humans no longer need. They put widgets on widgets in perfect execution. With the progression of technology and digital transformation, do you need to future proof your career? You and other Woz Zoners preside over the furbots because you each have something that they and other humans don 't: limitless ability to mentally upgrade your skill sets and expertise whenever you choose. [...]
10 Best Cities to Find Computer Support Specialist Jobs
No. 1: Seattle, WA A booming tech hub that hosts the headquarters for online retailing giant Amazon and the brick and mortar hybrid online retailer Walmart, Seattle 's tech industry is hopping. Fueling it is a rapid expansion of technology districts and the fact that software and technology related jobs in this city increased by nearly 7% from 2012 to 2017. Let 's also not overlook the fact that Microsoft [...]
These 2018 Cyber Security Statistics Help Us Better Understand Career Demand
According to billionaire Warren Buffet, cyber threats are more serious than nuclear weapons. To put it into better perspective, a CSO report finds that cyber attacks have a "hidden financial cost" that can "amount to 90% of the total business impact on an organization." Some companies still underestimate the actual impact of a cyber attack, the report notes: "An accurate picture of cyberattack impact has been lacking, and therefore companies [...]
Needed Now: Cyber Security Pros
Data breaches are not only frequent, they are also costly for the companies who fall victim. In the aftermath, they must remediate the breach, notify customers, pay lofty compliance fines and risk perpetual brand reputation damage. As such, companies are fighting back and dramatically fortifying their cyber security efforts. IT analyst firm Gartner forecasts information security technology market spending will reach $86.4 billion this year — that 's a 7% [...]
5 Data Science Trends All Aspiring Professionals Need to Know
Data scientists are tasked with sifting through large amounts of data — much of it unstructured — to procure insights that decision makers rely on to improve business operations. Being a data scientist is a multifarious field that requires a unique and versatile skillset. Top data scientists are more than just data hunters; they are analysts, visualizers, testers, architects and more. Skillsets such as these are rewarded with a handsome [...]
2018 Career Outlook: How Much Do Software Developers Make and Why?
If you're considering a move into software development, you'll want to understand how much software developers make and the long-term career prospects. To determine the salary outlook for software developers in the United States, we have to answer a few fundamental questions: What does the job entail? How easy is it to find a qualified candidate for the position? How much supply and demand exists for a particular specialization? [...]