The Current Buzz

CIOs under pressure to produce

Ambitious business growth targets for 2007 are putting yet more pressure on tech chiefs to innovate, reduce costs and deliver better quality services.

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Wake up to the ‘daylight-saving’ bug

Y2K flashback? Turning the clock forward early is causing headaches for IT pros, and consumers should pay attention, too.

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Eager for outsourcing, Russia battles image problem

It’s got a wealth of science grads, but can that offset lower costs in India and a reputation as a tough place to do business?

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HP appoints Holston as general counsel

New appointee had key role in company’s pretexting scandal as an external counsel.

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India’s Wipro to create 500 new U.K. jobs

As it expands globally, outsourcing company hopes to add local expertise to its U.K. work force in 2007.

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HP lands $175 million deal with aviation giant

Hewlett-Packard signs contract to improve IT infrastructure management at aviation electronics company Rockwell Collins.

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RFID coming to scooters, diapers

IBM’s RFID tracking software finds its way into an Italian scooter plant and plastic wrap that will track tampering of consumer goods.

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New year’s resolution: Hire more people

The hiring outlook for 2007 is “moderated, yet stable,” and few companies are expecting cutbacks, according to a poll commissioned by CareerBuilder.com.

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