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The article offers information on the challenges of maintaining sophisticated equipment on the production floor and the tactics to safeguard uptime. It further discusses about the shortage of skilled maintenance workers and the increasing sophistication of technology; the KLN Family Brands, manufacturer of human and pet treats, adding rigor to maintenance & reliability; and the Alloy Precision Technologies mentions about the software maintenance.

The article reports that a labor union formed by Microsoft Corp. employees in Redmond, Washington, the Washington Alliance of Technology Workers, or WashTech, was formed in 1999. This organization set out to combine white collar computer technicians, and protect them from rising housing costs and foreclosures, and to establish their employee benefits.

The article looks at employment and training in the computer field. The authors express concern about a shortage of information technology (IT) technicians, saying that computer science students with bachelor's degrees tend to take higher-level jobs designing computer programs, while two-year programs such as those at community colleges cannot currently train enough IT technicians to meet the growing need. They also say that many U.S. workers in various fields displaced by computers and automation could be retrained as IT technicians if more such educational programs were available. Topics include Regional Talent Innovation Networks (RETAINs), nonprofit organizations that link schools, colleges, and workplaces to promote STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education.

This article focuses on the draft of the Association for Computing Machinery's (ACM) code of ethics and professionals conduct. As per the preamble of the draft commitment to professional conduct is expected of every member (voting members, associate members, and student members) of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM). This Code identifies several issues professionals are likely to face, and provides guidelines for dealing with them. Section 1 presents fundamental ethical considerations, while Section 2 addresses additional considerations of professional conduct. Statements in Section 3 pertain more specifically to individuals who have a leadership role, whether in the workplace or in a professional organization such as ACM. Guidelines for encouraging compliance with this Code are given in Section 4. The guidelines of the draft have been prepared to help clarify the Code of Ethics in terms of contemporary issues and professional practice. However, they are not intended to be comprehensive.

Features a proposed causal model of turnover among computer specialists. Inclusion of four variables suggested by previous research; Path analysis that supports the proposed causal model; Effect of professionalism on turnover.

The article presents information on the development of information systems. Organizations today are increasingly large and complex. Even in organizations of moderate size activities are becoming increasingly diverse. The information systems available to those in charge of operating and directing organizational activities must keep pace with these trends. Information systems have always existed in organizations, and with the advent of computer techniques their operation has become a highly technical subject. As a result, information-processing activities are becoming institutionalized within organizations. This gives rise to the need for professional and technical personnel to staff these activities. As the relationship of information systems to managerial effectiveness becomes more obvious, organizations come to consider the capital needed for future development of information systems as an investment in their management capacity. This gives rise to an information systems planning activity. Information systems planners must be able to work closely with top management, interpreting the capabilities of information systems and setting forth the options available.

The article profiles Chen Lei, senior network engineer at China Unicom in Shenyang, China. He graduated at the Liaoning Provincial School of Posts and Telecommunications and went to work as a computer room technician in China Unicom. The contribution of Chen has made China Unicom as the first domestic operator which placed the Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) into use in the Internet for public institutions and companies.

The article looks at some of emerging high-growth, high demand careers requiring an associate degree in the U.S. and their earnings potential. It cites the fastest growing sectors of the American economy represented by the hot jobs defined by the Democratic Leadership Council (DLC), including health care, science and technology, construction and computers. The high demand careers mentioned include computer specialists, construction manager positions and science technicians.

The article offers information on several career and technical education (CTE) programs in the U.S. It explores statistics from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, which showed that jobs pertaining to health care and computer specialization are the fastest growing occupations. It features several school programs such as automotive courses in Parkside High School in Salisbury, Maryland, and the health care courses at Lake Worth Community High School in Lake Worth, Florida.

The article features Joshua Schachter, a Web site technologist from Yahoo. He have developed the Web site Memepool, followed by his fascination and interest for Web links. His personal list of bookmarked Web pages increase to more than 20,000 entries. In order to bring order to the chaos brought about by the increased number of entries, he wrote an application called Muxway. In 2003, he rewrote Muxway and has launched it as a Web site called del.icio.us. The new site is a bookmarking system that can store all links that do not fit in a folder. The Web site has emerged as a tool to help individuals manage their own information.

This article is directed toward information technology professionals that enter into contractual agreements requiring service-level agreements (SLAs) that specify availability, reliability, or survivability objectives. Its purpose is to show a relationship between cost, performance, and SLA levels established by the customer. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A blog from Jeannette M. Wing on advice for department heads from a National Science Foundation perspective and another from Daniel Reed on the importance of synergy among computing specialists and generalists are presented.

Presents several tips in reinstalling system and fixing computer. Experiences of Microsoft computer technician Aaron Roache in the computer industry; Cause of computer problems; Significance of Personal Computer fix-it kit on solving computer problems.

Focuses on so-called overclockers, those who work with computers in an effort to get them to run faster than manufacturers intended. Ways which overclockers run the machines faster, including the use of refrigeration in order to keep the processor cool; Use of the Internet by overclockers to discuss tactics; Example of Ramil Tranquilino, who submerged his motherboard in an insulating oil.

The article suggests some free software that building automation technicians can use daily. AX Switcher is an application that allows users to select the path where software versions are installed, making it easier to click between them and boot into another platform via their computers. Another is Simple IP Config which enables technicians to save network settings and assign them to a computer. Anther is the Yet Another BACnet Tool which helps technicians troubleshoot effectively.

Focuses on computer programmers. Overview of the work of a computer programmer; Distinctions between applications and systems programmers; Social role of computer programmers.

The article comments on the book "1984," by George Orwell. It discusses the threats faced by computer technologists regarding information technology. One threat concerns the problems attendant to the misrepresentation or overstatement of the technology in general. Another threat is the misuse of the technology and the societal abuse that arises from such misuse. Orwell emphasized abuses that took place through the monitoring of interpersonal communications and processes.

The article focuses on rewriting software codes. The author warns that a software developer should not rewrite a software from scratch since it will take longer than expected. It is recommended that when an application breaks down, technicians should write up exactly what broke, how it broke, and what it will take to fix the problem and compare the plan to one that has been rewritten from the beginning. Code rewriting should only be done in several cases, such as when the application is small enough to replace quickly and when the code is incomprehensible.

Provides information on several information technology jobs. Duties of a network administrator; Responsibilities of security administrators; Annual earnings of computer support specialists in 2000; Role of home technology integrators.

Focuses on the job of computer technicians. Importance of computer technicians in helping companies solve problems related to computer breakdown; Details on how computer technician do their job; Average salary of computer technicians in the U.S.; Samples of companies which provide computer technicians services.

Focuses on the revolution of computer technologists in the United States. Conditions of the Napster and the Bill Gates phenomena; Changes in the computer network; Factors contributing the rise of the geeks; Benefits of the geek revolution to humanity; Transformation made in the communication systems.

Recognizes the laboratory director Michail Bletsas as the Mr. Fix-it of computer literate people. Strategies of Bletsas in fixing computers; Disassembly of the laptop; Overview of the problem-solving skills of Bletsas.

This article focuses on the role of a local area network (LAN) administrator. The first step for any LAN manager is to determine the number and type of computers or workstations that will access the LAN in libraries. The LAN administrator must determine the type of card required for each machine and the availability of slot to install it. LAN implementation usually involves the installation of a file server. Sometimes a secure site must be prepared, including electrical circuit installation, building alterations including walls and locks, and power conditioning equipment. The LAN is an ad hoc mixture of hardware and software unique to every LAN site, it is very easy for the vendors of these myriad components to blame each other for the difficulty. This is where a well-in-formed, well-rounded LAN administrator can be most effective. Because of the potential hardware/software incompatibilities, it may be appropriate to establish software and hardware standards for LAN users. Therein lies one of the great dividends in becoming a LAN administrator. As LAN are one of the important evolving technologies of the 1990s not only for libraries but also for business operations, the quest for staff with the necessary talents may not be as difficult as it first appears.

The article discusses ways to become an Apple Certified Macintosh Technician. Topics covered include the completion of consumer electronics firm Apple's Macintosh Service Certification Exam and the Mac OS X 10.8 Lion Troubleshooting Exam, repairing of Mac computers under AppleCare warranty and the benefits of the certification to technicians.

The article focuses on the computer-aided design (CAD) technicians who use computer-based systems to produce or revise technical illustrations needed for designing and developing machines, products and buildings. It notes that CAD technicians work with both 3D and 2D design and their salaries and benefits depend on their years of experience, product produced and training required. It indicates that the employment rate for CAD technicians is expected to grow at a rate of 6% through 2020.

The article focuses on the significance of handheld NetTool Series II Pro testing device offered by Fluke Networks Inc. According to sources, this device is easy-to-use method of gathering nearly all the key measurements and parameters from the voice-over-Internet-protocol network (VoIP) installation. Moreover, its low cost provides great value for the VoIP technician and it follows in the footsteps of many of its previous useful handhelds. Nevertheless, the NetTool, which is best suited to the Cisco CallManager environment, meets the needs of the technician without breaking the equipment budget of the department.

Focuses on the agenda of the 2003 International Conference on the Commercialization of Micro and Nano Systems in the U.S. Increase on the demand of microelectromechanical systems; Number of computer technicians attending the event; Venue of the event.

The article presents the results of a survey on the impact of threats on air transport information technology security professionals conducted by Loudhouse Research in Great Britain. It found that 80 percent of executives responsible for information-technology security at airlines and airfreight technology have felt the need to respond to the latest threats. Among the concerns of security professionals are the need for adding skills and resources to their teams and making sure Internet telephony networks are secure.

The article reviews three remote-control technology support services, HiWired Direct, Best Buy's Geek Squad, and Support.com, presenting the results of a test in which support representatives needed to resolve issues related to drivers, displays, and folders.

The article examines the increasing demand in the U.S. for electrical engineers and other technical professionals with security professionals in 2014. Trends covered include the military being a major source of security-cleared engineers and computer specialists for federal agencies and government contractors and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security being expected to hire up to 1000 cybersecurity engineers.

The article discusses the benefits to school districts of purchasing refurbished containers instead of new ones. It notes that manufacture of computers represents 70 to 80 percent of a computer's energy use in its life cycle, making extension of the life of a computer more environmentally sound than purchasing a new Energy Star computer. It describes the refurbishing process used by CDI Computers, of Ontario, Canada, a large seller of refurbished computers to the education market. CDI certified technicians clean the hard drive, remove identifying marks from the previous owner, and test and audit the unit. It reconfigures the unit for the new buyer at no charge. It notes that the failure rate of refurbished computers is lower than the rate for new ones because of the extensive testing.