Linux Experts in High Demand

After reporting that Linux professionals are in line for higher salaries as compared to others, a recent survey has shown that entrepreneurs are seeking more Linux experts. The report clearly shows that the demand for Linux experts is going to remain high throughout the year. Linux talent is in short supply and there are many companies who want to employ their services. Little wonder that they are being remunerated handsomely for their work. This is the best time to be a Linux professional. People may be raving about the ‘cool’ work environments at Google and Apple but if you want to make good money and enhance your skills, learning Linux is the best thing to do right now. The statistics are there for all to see. The numbers speak for themselves. Over 3,400 employers and Linux professionals were a part of the survey so you don’t need to doubt its authenticity at all. The results are pretty much accurate. And it is not as if this is the first time that employers are looking to hire Linux experts. Even last year, the employers had responded enthusiastically to the survey, with 89% of them expressing the desire to have a Linux [...]

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Microsoft’s Surface RT Tablet Faces Low Demand in China

It hasn’t been long since Microsoft unveiled its new line of tablets, the Surface. Since its release, the Surface Pro and other versions have been hogging their fair share of the market this side of the Atlantic. However, the same can’t be said of China, touted to be the largest growing market for smartphones and tablets. The Microsoft Surface RT tablet has been struggling to find a firm footing in the Chinese market and demand remains low even with Microsoft’s promotional and marketing efforts to boost sales. Initially, Microsoft didn’t expect high sales of the Surface RT tablet in China hence they shipped only 30,000 units. However, for a major company to be so hesitant about selling a prime product in a growing market is something unprecedented. The way Microsoft had been working on building the hype regarding the device, it is surprising to find out that they weren’t enthused about its prospects in a market where iOS and Android devices have succeeded. Nearly a million units of the Microsoft Surface RT tablet have been sold the world over. Yet, the number in China only stands at 30,000. This means only 3% of the total sales of the device have [...]

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Investors demand more transparency about corporate cyberattacks

More than 70 percent of American investors are interested in reviewing public company cybersecurity practices and nearly 80 percent would not likely consider investing in a company with a history of c...

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