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Unemployed IT vets say job offers go to cheaper labor

Tech companies want Congress to ease restrictions on high-skill immigration, arguing that qualified tech workers are in short supply in the U.S. But veteran IT professionals who say they can't find jobs question that analysis of the labor market. Insider (registration required)
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Google CEO on innovation: 'We're at 1% of what's possible'

Google CEO Larry Page took the stage today to wrap up a nearly four-hour long keynote that kicked off the Google I/O developers conference in San Francisco.

Hours before I/O, Google's Page opens up about his hoarse voice

Less than 24 hours before Google kicks off its annual I/O developers confab in San Francisco, Google CEO Larry Page is revealing why his speaking voice is so soft.

Ailing Sharp sacks chief, vows turnaround on robots, LCDs

Japan's Sharp booked another huge loss on Tuesday, and unveiled its latest turnaround plan, which includes relying on partnerships with Samsung Electronics and Foxconn Technology Group for business, sacking top management, and expanding into new fields such as robotics.

SAP expands reach of app store, looks to improve reviews

You know you're not in iTunes anymore when the app you're eyeing has a US$1,050 price tag, but SAP is nonetheless expanding its online shopping experience in a bid to entice its customers to purchase enterprise software the way they shop on their smartphones.

Icahn, Southeastern make alternative bid for Dell

Investor Carl Icahn and Southeastern Asset Management have made a counter-offer for Dell that would keep the computer company still publicly traded, according to reports.

Struggling companies turn to business-savvy IT pros to boost the bottom line

Economic woes have pushed companies of all sizes to shake up data center hiring, development and other processes to better align IT and business operations.

Oracle lands $100M ERP project covering 34 colleges

Oracle has won a US$100 million ERP project that will replace legacy systems at 34 colleges in Washington state, in a deal that highlights the continued relevance of its PeopleSoft product as it tries to convince customers to adopt its next-generation Fusion Applications.

AU Optronics exec sentenced in LCD price-fixing case

A former executive with AU Optronics was sentenced Monday to serve two years in prison and pay a $50,000 fine for participating in a worldwide LCD screen price-fixing conspiracy, the U.S. Department of Justice said.

SAP launches ride-sharing app TwoGo

SAP has expanded its foray into corporate sustainability with the release of a carpooling application called TwoGo.

The Grill: NFL CIO uses analytics to improve player safety

Michelle McKenna-Doyle, CIO for the National Football League, is driving innovation with analytics, using sensors to track players on the field and monitoring player health and safety with lab analysis of helmets.

Career advice: Are certs worthwhile?

Premier 100 IT Leader Gary Hensley also answers questions on transitioning to the security field and becoming a leader.

The Grill: James Turnbull driving change in healthcare IT

Jim Turnbull, CIO at University of Utah Health Care, says mobile technology as the next big opportunity for getting patients more involved in managing their healthcare.

IT's new assignment: Generate revenue

As tech infiltrates every corner of the business, it's only natural that some IT departments are producing revenue-generating products and services.

Wanted: IT staffers with vertical industry chops

Fast-changing business processes, tight deadlines, customization demands and ever-growing regulations are complicating day-to-day operations. What's needed now is 'IT-plus' -- a combination of technical skills and business knowledge, plus deep industry expertise.

The Grill: Laura Pettit Rusick

Working as an interim 'retained' CIO for multiple clients, Laura Pettit Rusick leads IT departments at various small and midsize companies, and that experience gives her insight into the technology challenges and opportunities that exist in a wide swath of U.S. businesses. Insider (registration required)

Oracle's Mark Hurd talks Fusion Applications, customer satisfaction and SAP's HANA

As co-president of Oracle, Mark Hurd is tasked with selling an ever-increasing array of new software and hardware products, such as the Exadata database machine and Fusion Applications, while figuring out how to keep the company's vast installed base happy and fending off competition from the likes of SAP.

Three reasons why Facebook's Zuckerberg will succeed in D.C.

For some reason, Silicon Valley's titans are encouraging Mark Zuckerberg to lead the charge on immigration visas. It's an odd choice.

Thornton A. May: Is the future knowable?

Knowing the future is a big part of the new IT skill set. But if you are going to find the future, you have to know where to look for it.

The Grill: Chris Curran on 'The Year of the CIO'

PricewaterhouseCoopers principal Chris Curran says CIOs must be ready to harness the power of a slew of technologies if they want to say competitive. Here Curran offers insight into his vision for IT through 2013 and beyond.