U.S. workers outperform offshore staff: Study

BOOK GIVEAWAY: The U.S. Technology Skills Gap Microsoft bleeds millions as it tries to keep Surface afloat ITworld Today August 02, 2013 Share this email U.S. workers found to outperform offshore staff U.S.-based workers show more initiative, are more innovative and more understanding of the business than offshore workers, a new study that looks on sourcing services in the U.S has found. READ MORE   Issue highlights 1. BOOK GIVEAWAY: The U.S. Technology Skills Gap 2. Microsoft bleeds millions as it tries to keep Surface afloat 3. Ken Brill, the man who defined the data center, dies 4. State dumping IBM after IT project runs 42 months late, $60 million over budget 5. Qualcomm calls out eight-core processors as 'dumb' 6. IT Resume Makeover: How to tell your career story 7. Researchers demo exploits that bypass Windows 8 Secure Boot 8. Free Game Friday: Addictive, rage-inducing logic puzzles 9. 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READ MORE State dumping IBM after IT project runs 42 months late, $60 million over budget The state of Pennsylvania will not renew its services contract with IBM regarding the development of a modernized unemployment compensation system, after the project reportedly has gone 42 months behind schedule and US$60 million over budget. READ MORE White Paper: Oracle Managing Macroeconomic Uncertainty in a Post-Recession World This whitepaper explores how Project Portfolio Management (PPM) can help financial institutions become more agile and to execute on strategy, which will drive down costs, minimize risk and deliver results to key stakeholders. Learn More Qualcomm calls out eight-core processors as 'dumb' Eight-core processors are "dumb," as the consumer wants an experience that comes from more than just throwing cores together, a Qualcomm executive said, referring to new eight-core chips announced recently. READ MORE IT Resume Makeover: How to tell your career story Not getting the responses you expected from your online resume? Learn what common pitfalls IT pros experience in their journey to find a better job. READ MORE Researchers demo exploits that bypass Windows 8 Secure Boot The Windows 8 Secure Boot mechanism can be bypassed on PCs from certain manufacturers because of oversights in how those vendors implemented the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) specification, according to a team of security researchers. READ MORE Free Game Friday: Addictive, rage-inducing logic puzzles Logic games can hone your mind and give it a good workout to prepare you for any hard-thinking challenges you face. READ MORE SURVEY: Share your opinions & enter to win $500 Got 10 minutes? Take this brief survey about your involvement with and interest in various technology categories and enter for a chance to win $500. 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