Tech Industry

15-Second Overview: Migrating to the cloud is an attractive proposition, but business leaders must determine if it’s actually the right move for their company Making that important decision requires answering five foundational questions Doing so ensures your environment and workforce is prepared for cloud success The cloud has dominated news cycles for so long that it can be overwhelming for businesses considering a cloud migration to get their bearings. Rather than immediately diving into complex and specific cloud decisions that are best reserved for deeper in the process, it’s necessary to first consider if cloud computing is even right for your organization. To determine that, ask yourself the following five […]

Executive Overview The world of talent recruitment, acquisition, and management is one of constant change and increasing complexity. Facing a hyper-competitive business environment, organizations are presented with the challenge of scaling their workforces at speed, while also maintaining a high level of quality and productivity. Furthermore, businesses are also expected to adopt new technology and adapt in real-time to global business conditions by hiring top-level technology talent to lead the charge.   But sourcing, acquiring, and retaining talent has never been more challenging. With approximately 75 million “baby boomers” on the cusp of retirement, and a new wave of highly diverse employees with vastly different definitions and expectations of employment […]

15-Second Overview: Focusing on only one trending piece of technology is no longer relevant in 2019 There are several emerging areas of IT to consider collectively Implementing and Integrating these technologies is a major challenge magnified by the current IT skills shortage   Here in Portland and across the country, businesses are constantly looking to the future of technology, with one foot in today and the other in tomorrow. As a result, it’s tempting to latch on to an exciting tech trend and ignore how it interacts with other innovations. While blockbuster advancements in big data, AI, and the cloud are all powerful in their own right, true success in […]

Ready to enhance your skill set, beat resume-scanning ATS systems, and land coveted interviews or promotions? As you seek to manage and advance your tech career, consider pursuing the following 2019 IT certifications based on your niche or career level.   Cloud Certifications Whether a business wishes to transition to the cloud for the first time or wants to upgrade their cloud presence, they need the talent that can make it happen efficiently and safely. That’s why employer interest in candidates with cloud skills has risen 33% in just three years. To hone your cloud skills, consider: AWS Certified Solutions Architect: With no less than four levels (Foundational, Associate, Professional, […]