Patricia Pickett

Articles by Patricia Pickett

Outsourcing and utility computing a focus at TechXNYC

Business technology solutions trade show TechXNY officially kicked off this week in New York City with a variety of sessions and exhibitors, including some with a heavy emphasis on outsourcing and on-demand computing.

Workshops showcase e-health gems

Initiatives to help doctors sort through mountains of medical research and to send data in a secure manner are just two of the projects being featured as part of a cross-Canada workshop aimed at sparking technology collaborations and new research.

Auto parts provider

AGS Automotive Systems aims for an image makeover and to communicate its key messages through this Internet-facing redesign.

Montreal firm reduces its server headcount

System stability, power and manageability were all concerns Montreal-based Memory Experts International (MXI) recently addressed through the consolidation of its server infrastructure.

Bullying an IT workplace problem

Physical and psychological harassment or bullying is one of the most damaging workplace issues

Manulife, CGI open Halifax IT development centre

Financial services firm Manulife Financial Corp. on Thursday finalized an agreement with IT outsourcer CGI Group Inc. that will see the creation of a new information technology development centre in Halifax.

Linux certification is rarely required

Experience, rather than certification, is the top consideration when it comes to filling a Linux-related position, according to one IT manager.

Making an intelligent choice

Business intelligence is a broad categoryso it can make the BI tool selection process a mind-boggling one. But according to a report from Stamford, Conn.-based analyst house Gartner Inc., technology should be one of the last steps completed before settling on a BI solution.

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