Part-time jobs scarce in IT; How to test WAN-optimization gear

Network/Systems Management News Alert This newsletter is sponsored by Nevis Networks Webcast: Cut Through NAC Hype Over the past few years, network access control has evolved to encompass a large number of endpoint security compliance, malware detection, access control and authentication products with very different focuses. Cut through the hype and confusion to find real-world NAC answers. Network World's Network/Systems Management News Alert, 08/14/07 Part-time jobs scarce in IT, 08/13/07: The lazy days of summer might have you thinking about how nice it would be to cut back on your work hours -- permanently. However, unlike many professions where opportunities for part-time workers are growing steadily, most employers would rather their IT staff work more hours, not fewer. Act responsibly with EBGP: IP routing expert and Cisco Subnet blogger Jeff Doyle dives deeper into responsible and safe external BGP configuration. Aurora preps for a wholesale change in network strategy, 08/13/07: Aurora Health Care employs more than 25,000 people, making it the second-largest private employer in Wisconsin. Aurora IT serves more than 180 facilities in the eastern part of the state, mostly health clinics of varying sizes, but also 13 hospitals, including Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee, the state’s largest private hospital. Network World's Network Infrastructure Buyer's Guide Find the right infrastructure products for your enterprise - fast. Our extensive database of detailed product information in over 20 specific network gear market segments will help you quickly pinpoint what you need. With the side-by-side comparison tool you can evaluate product features and make the best decision for your enterprise. Click here to go the Buyer's Guide now. Work Wise U.K. praises remote working popularity, 08/09/07: Just two months after lamenting the poor take-up of remote working by U.K. employers, Work Wise U.K. reports that such working practices are now becoming more widely adopted. Do certifications help women better succeed in IT?, 08/08/07: I received a very interesting feedback to our ongoing discussion about certification vs. real life work experience. The thread of the discussion is whether employers are now more likely to give skills pay bonuses to pros with the right experience even though they may not possess technical certifications. Is it still worthwhile obtaining certifications if that's the case? One reader wrote in suggesting that certifications may help women, in particular, in their technical careers. Podcast: How to test WAN-optimization gear: Find out how Network World conducted its largest-ever test on WAN optimization products. Keith Shaw talks with Network Test's David Newman about the challenges of creating a real-world enterprise test bed, the state of the WAN optimization market, and how enterprise IT managers can save lots of money through this class of equipment. (19:53)

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