Articles by Dice Staff
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Demand for iPhone Skills Surges from 2011
Even before Apple revealed the timing of the iPhone 5 launch, the demand for iPhone-related skills began to soar. In June, the number of Dice job postings seeking expertise in everything from iOS… -
Report: RIM Mulls Secured Server Sale
Are Research In Motion’s network of secured servers up for grabs? While it’s hard to believe that any sale of core technology could mean anything other than a breakup of a company, IBM has offere… -
Layoffs Come to Thousands at RIM, Motorola Mobility
Bad news is coming for thousands of mobile-company workers as Research in Motion and Google's Motorola Mobility both prepare for layoffs. RIM is expected to let up to 3,000 people go today. Yeste… -
Take Social Recruiting Beyond the 'Field of Dreams' Phenomenon
“Social media will never make a hire,” argued Matt Charney (@mattcharney), Senior Manager, Social Media and Online Branding for Cornerstone OnDemand. At the 2012 SHRM National Conference in Atlan… -
States Ban Demands for Social Media Passwords
If you’re the type of person who enjoys posting potentially career-ending comments or photos on social media sites, you’ll be happy to know several states are angling to help enable your self-sab… -
Asurion's Massive IT Hiring Plan: 500 College Grads
Asurion has planted a proverbial "Help Wanted" sign at the Nashville-based cell phone insurer, focusing on adding 500 IT positions. Its hiring target? College grads. The company is looking for st… -
ComEd Offers Incentives to Lower Power Use
Commonwealth Edison Company (ComEd), the utility company serving the Chicago area, has put in place financial incentives to help data center operators optimize power consumption. ComEd serves abo… -
Facebook Specs Water Efficiency
[caption id="attachment_3420" align="aligncenter" width="600"] How Facebook cools its Prineville, Ore. data center. (Source: Facebook)[/caption] As part of a commitment to openness within its dat… -
Tech Companies Care More About Balance Than You Think
Tech companies, despite their reputations for Red Bull-fueled all-nighters, are apparently more respectful of work-life balance than most people think. MITRE, a non-profit that specializes in sci… -
Microsoft May Be Hiring the Next-Gen Surface Team
Microsoft could be assembling a next-generation Surface team charged with mapping out several generations of products. Since June, the company's been looking for mechanical engineers, component s…