Articles by Dice Staff
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Java's Still in Demand, But the Landscape's Changing
Java may not be ready for retirement, but a lot of people are looking for alternatives. Does that mean Java development is a dead-end skill? No. While its use is narrowing, Java is so widely used… -
Microsoft Revamps Certifications toward Cloud Computing
Microsoft is in the process of transforming its certification program to address the increasing role of cloud computing in IT and development. Is Microsoft coming late to the cloud party? Share y… -
New 'ELPaaS' Ports COBOL Apps to the Cloud
COBOL applications normally run on mainframes, but startup Heirloom Computing seeks to move them to the cloud with its ELPaaS platform. ELPaaS uses Heirloom's Elastic COBOL integrated development… -
Apple and Valve: What Are They Cooking Up?
Google's Project Glass isn't a new concept, but augmented-reality glasses are still seen as futuristic, or even awkward, by the mass market. It now appears that Google may not be the only company… -
How To Improve Your Problem-Solving Skills: Beer. Beer?
In today's grinding world, everyone needs an edge. For men, research has uncovered a new tool in our quest to improve our skills, to work more efficiently, and effectively cultivate our business… -
Android Ranks Last in Enterprise Security
Android-fragmention fans may find themselves at odds with security specialists in the wake of a TrendMicro study examining enterprise mobile security. The report, Enterprise Readiness of Consumer… -
Microsoft Details Three Editions of Windows 8
Microsoft's unveiled Windows 8's three editions -- Windows 8, Windows 8 Pro, and Windows 8 RT. Windows 8 and Windows 8 Pro will work on x 86 PCs and tablets (both 32 and 64 bit). In addition to c… -
EA Plans Up To 1,000 Layoffs
Game publisher Electronic Arts will soon lay off between 500 and 1,000 people, possibly as early as this week. Last week, the company denied it planned layoffs, and even now it's spinning any red… -
Microsoft's Bing API Won't Be Free Much Longer
Microsoft's Bing Search API won't be free much longer. The company plans to offer the API through the Windows Azure Marketplace for monthly subscription fees beginning at "approximately" $40 for…