NETWORK WORLD NEWSLETTER: AMY SCHURR ON IT LEADERSHIP 12/21/04 Today's focus: CIOs in the city
Dear [EMAIL PROTECTED], In this issue: * A look at the hot IT jobs in 2005 * Links related to IT Leadership * Featured reader resource _______________________________________________________________ This newsletter is sponsored by NetScout The deployment of VoIP is well underway and unstoppable, but the implementation and ongoing support is extremely challenging. To successfully support VoIP and other demanding applications, IT organizations need to change their approach to network management. Learn about readiness assessment, design and ongoing management in the Network World Special Report: Recommendations for Implementing and Managing Converged Networks. http://www.fattail.com/redir/redirect.asp?CID=91652 _______________________________________________________________ NW'S RESEARCH CENTER ON STORAGE Go to NW Fusion's Research Center for detailed information on enterprise storage. Find the latest breaking news, case studies, white papers, commentary, reviews and more. Topics on how ILM impacts your storage strategy, how to migrate to a new tape drive, how to link SAN islands and more are all found in the Research Center. Click here: http://www.fattail.com/redir/redirect.asp?CID=91552 _______________________________________________________________ Today's focus: CIOs in the city By Amy Schurr Projects such as Philadelphia's citywide wireless LAN kept legislators, lawyers and lobbyists busy last month (see editorial link below), but are also fueling demand for City CIOs. That job title has found itself a spot on executive search firm Christian & Timbers' list of Hot Jobs for 2005. "Significant investments are being made in RFID, wireless and homeland security, and career-making opportunities will be made in these industries," says Adam Kohn, vice chairman of Christian & Timbers. His firm's annual predictions are meant to serve as a leading indicator of jobs in demand. The need for city CIOs is being driven by mayors looking to implement municipal wireless broadband networks for a new revenue stream or economic development edge. Cities such as Philadelphia, Los Angeles and Chaska, Minn., are just a few areas taking broadband availability into their own hands by implementing wireless services and districts within their borders. As the trend grows, cities will hire people with backgrounds in technology and urban planning to design, deploy and manage these wireless districts. According to the Christian & Timbers report, metro broadband wireless will drive demand for vice presidents of product development and stir up the spectrum debate, guaranteeing more work for lobbyists. Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) is another driving force for tech employment. Wal-Mart and the Department of Defense are redefining the supply chain with RFID mandates that go into effect in 2005. Manufacturers and suppliers will need Chief RFID Strategists to incorporate RFID into their processes or products. A RFID Chief Strategist will design and implement RFID systems across platforms and the supply chain. Finally, regulatory requirements and security continue to be challenges. Chief Information Security Officer, Director of Homeland Security Business Development and Chief Security Officer round out the rest of the technical positions on the Hot Jobs list. For the complete list of Hot Jobs for 2005, go to: <http://www.ctnet.com/pr/studies/hotjobs2005/default.html> . RELATED EDITORIAL LINKS Verizon deal lets Philadelphia move with wireless plan IDG News Service, 12/02/04 http://www.nwfusion.com/news/2004/1202verizdeal.html Hot jobs for 2005 http://www.ctnet.com/pr/studies/hotjobs2005/default.html Municipal WLAN plans draw mixed reactions http://www.nwfusion.com/news/2004/120604wifi.html _______________________________________________________________ To contact: Amy Schurr Amy Schurr is an editor for Network World's Management Strategies and Features sections. If you have any career topics you'd like her to cover or want to comment on this newsletter, you can reach her at <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>. _______________________________________________________________ This newsletter is sponsored by NetScout The deployment of VoIP is well underway and unstoppable, but the implementation and ongoing support is extremely challenging. To successfully support VoIP and other demanding applications, IT organizations need to change their approach to network management. Learn about readiness assessment, design and ongoing management in the Network World Special Report: Recommendations for Implementing and Managing Converged Networks. http://www.fattail.com/redir/redirect.asp?CID=91651 _______________________________________________________________ ARCHIVE LINKS Archive of the IT Leadership newsletter: http://www.nwfusion.com/newsletters/itlead/index.html _______________________________________________________________ FEATURED READER RESOURCE THE EXTENDED ENTERPRISE: NW'S ANNUAL GUIDE Here we analyze the latest tools, techniques and strategies for extending your business reach. Find out how connecting to your business partners is influencing those relationships, how you can make your business partners take security issues as seriously as you do and more. 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