[TechRepublic] IT pros and developers: Are they becoming one?

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IT pros and developers: Are they becoming one? Guesting in Career, TechRepublic blogger Deb Shinder wants to know what you think about the blurring line between the duties of IT pros and those of developers. Read Deb's take and see what you think. Read more Resource of the day Supercharge Your Growth with On-Demand Business Management Solutions ZDNet is proud to present "Supercharge Your Growth with On-Demand Business Management", a webcast about new ways to improve decision making and reduce infrastructure. Learn what it takes to plan, implement, and manage SaaS, and its specific value. Five tips for starting a programming career If you're hoping to become a programmer, you'll probably have to find some creative ways to gain experience and become marketable. Justin James shares some practical strategies for getting your foot in the door. Read more 10 tips for troubleshooting PC system slowdowns When PC performance slows to a crawl, a systematic troubleshooting plan will help you zero in on the cause. Deb Shinder runs through likely culprits and describes steps you can take to improve system performance. Read more Five tips for livening up your presentations Keeping your audience's attention during presentations can be a challenge. Seasoned speaker Brien Posey shares a few strategies that will help you engage audience members. Read more Additional TechRepublic resources   Poll: Do you work more than 40 hours per week? It's no surprise that workloads are increasing and employees are working longer hours. We'd like to get a sampling of our audience to see how many of you are working more than 40 hours per week. Read more A tech discussion your CEO will welcome Marc Schiller follows up on how to improve your CEO's view of technology as a strategic asset for the company. Read more Track resources using a Microsoft Project 2007 management model In this Microsoft Project tutorial, Andy Makar explains the seven steps you need to follow to create a resource management model. Read more What to do when a client disputes service charges When a client questions why their bill is so high, it can be a frustrating experience. IT consultant Erik Eckel offers guidance on how to handle this delicate situation. Read more Featured multimedia   TechRepublic's camera phone challenge: Reflections We challenged the TechRepublic community to submit photos of reflections that they had taken with a camera phone. Take a look at the entries. View on site Gallery perennial favorites Computer bloopers and blunders from the technically clueless Photo memories of 18 first computers Wild computing devices from the late 1800s and early 1900s Amazing LEGO creations from Brickworld 2010 NASA spacecraft and aircraft in flight 500 Things Every IT Pro Needs to Know   If you have extra budget to spend, TR Pro's 500 Things Every Technology Professional Needs to Know is a wise investment. You'll get tips on the Windows Registry, optimizing and maintaining your PCs, and much more. Order it today! Today's recommended downloads A Software-as-a-Service Primer for Independent Software Vendors (SAP) Marketing for Trainers: How to Promote Your Training Programs (Citrix Online) The Unified Storage Advantage for Data Center Modernization (NetApp) CRM your salespeople will love (Oracle) Take Website Data Beyond the Reporting Stage with Web Intelligence (SAP) Perennial favorites   10 dirty little secrets you should know about working in IT Business savvy a top skill for the highest paid IT pros 10 signs that it's time to look for a new job Bookmark the Career Management blog     Steampunk: A way of life for some designers For many, steampunk is a fun hobby. But for designers Jake von Slatt and Richard Nagy, steampunk is a way of life. See photos of a steampunk antiquated PC, a steampunk keyboard, and more. TechRepublic newsletters   Get IT advice and techniques, mobile news, Mac tips, and product reviews in these TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! Five Tips 10 Things Smartphones Macs in Business Product Spotlight Featured training courses   ICND1 - Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices 1 Managing and Maintaining Server 2008 Understanding Networking Fundamentals CISSP Prep Course Implementing and Maintaining SQL Server 2008 Browse all training courses Presented by Global Knowledge

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