Workshop Activity #1

Research newspaper, business magazine articles, or the Web to find

1.) A headline article related to I.T. that you feel will affect you directly.

2.) Job/Career Opportunities in I.T.
Provide information on what the company's business is about, what is the job title/position being offered, job description, and the qualifications required.

3.) Traditional Brick-and-Mortar businesses that have ventured into the Dot-Com or e-Business.
Share why they have decided to ventured into Dot-Com, and what advantages it has given them. By going online, where they able to provide any Value Added Services or extra services to their customers?

News Headlines

CICT to computerize 320 public high schools
By Lawrence Casiraya
INQUIRER.net
First Posted 11:16am (Mla time) 10/19/2007

Filed Under: Technology (general), Education
MANILA, Philippines -- The Commission on Information and Communications Technology expects to computerize 320 public high schools within the year through a project that donates computers loaded with open source software.
Called iSchools (or eEskwela), the CICT is implementing the project with the help of the Department of Education and state-run universities and colleges (SUCs).
Each school will receive an iSchools package consisting of 20 desktop PCs, a server, wireless networking equipment, LCD projector, a multifunction printer and two airconditioning units.
The PCs are loaded with several open-source tools including EdUbuntu (a version of Ubuntu designed for schools), OpenOffice, Apache, MySQL and Mozilla Firefox, among others.
Each school is required to send a minimum of 18 faculty personnel to several training programs, including onsite courses for basic computer and Internet literacy.
Some 25 SUCs will also be holding computer courses for high school teachers. Each school's designated computer lab manager will likewise undergo technical training.
Moreover, each school will be required to send an English teacher along with a student (preferably the editor-in-chief of the campus newspaper) to a week-long Web development course. Each school is then expected to create its own website.
The iSchools project is supported by the P1-billion eGovernment fund, a special annual allocation from the government for IT-related projects.
The CICT reviews project proposals submitted by government agencies and once approved, recommends the same to the Budget department for funding.
Tim Diaz de Rivera, CICT commissioner for eGovernment, said in an interview at least 20 percent of the eGovernment fund (or about P200 million) automatically goes to education-related initiatives like iSchools.
About 75 percent of the P200 million is spent of hardware, which covers PCs and other equipment, he said.


Careers

SAP Systems Analyst
Chicago - Western Suburbs - Illinois
Permanent - $75000 / 80000
Chemicals
Added on 12/09/2008
About the company
Our client is a leader in manufacturing and research and development
Job description
Our client is currently looking for a qualified SAP Systems Analyst for its IT group. Primary responsibilities will include the configuration, design, definition and implementation of content and document management capabilities within the context of application architecture.
Who we are looking for
The SAP Systems Analyst will have the following experience:

• 3 to 5 years hands-on experience defining, designing, configuring, testing, and implementing solutions
• Bachelors or advanced college degree in a related field, or equivalent business experience
• Minimum 2 years experience leading projects of varying size and complexity
The following experience is a plus:
• SAP Portal
• Netweaver Development Studio
• TREX, or an equivalent search engine
• WebDynpro
• WebServices
What's on offer
A competitive salary with benefits
Michael Page Contact
For further info, apply or phone on +1 312-263-7471.
Your application will be sent to Matthew Shotland with the reference CHMS1182933 .


Brick and Mortar company into E-Commerce

National Lampoon gets into e-commerce business with JerkassClothing.com
National Lampoon, Inc. has acquired JerkassClothing.com, a company specializing in youth and college oriented t-shirts. This is the first e-commerce site acquired by the company, and follows a string of online acquisitions by National Lampoon.
The acquisition of JerkassClothing.com also represents National Lampoon’s new push into branded apparel and merchandise, and will help the company leverage its brand into merchandise sales worldwide. JerkassClothing.com will now be the primary retailer–both “bricks and mortar” or web based–to carry National Lampoon branded clothing.

I. News Article
Apple Security: Time To Stop Feeling Superior?
By Thomas Claburn
Read the Original Article at InformationWeek

Apple issued 35 security updates in 2008, down slightly from the 38 issued in 2007, but significantly more than the 22 security updates in 2006 and 23 in 2005.
In a report on the state of Mac security, Intego -- a seller of Mac security software -- claims, "There have been far more [Apple-related] security problems in the past two years than in previous years, requiring Mac users to be more vigilant than ever to ensure that their computers are safe and secure."
Intego dutifully recounts the Mac malware it saw in 2008. Variants of the RSPlug Trojan horse, first noticed in October 2007, surfaced in April 2008 and again in November and December. There was a new Mac OS X Trojan in June, OSX.Trojan.PokerStealer. And several rogue security programs for the Mac were spotted: Macsweeper, iMunizator, and MacGuard.
The company also notes that significant vulnerabilities were reported in Apple Remote Desktop software and in QuickTime, which is also available for Windows.
"Mac OS X, while more secure than Windows, contains its share of flaws, and Apple has to constantly keep on its toes to issue a couple dozen security updates each year, to Mac OS X in general, as well as to specific parts of Mac OS X that are often found to contain vulnerabilities," Intego said in its report.
About a month ago, Apple removed an old support Web page that suggested the use of multiple antivirus applications to keep Macs secure. "The Mac is designed with built-in technologies that provide protection against malicious software and security threats right out of the box," an Apple spokesman said in an e-mailed statement. "However, since no system can be 100% immune from every threat, running antivirus software may offer additional protection."
In March, a team of security researchers from Independent Security Evaluators proved that point by exploiting a flaw in Apple's Safari 3.1 Web browser to compromise a MacBook Air.
Alex Eckelberry, CEO of Sunbelt Software, a maker of Windows security software, said in an e-mail that there is some malware on the Mac, though it tends to rely on social rather than technical engineering. He said that the breadth of infection caused by Mac malware is nowhere near as severe as infections spread by Windows malware.
"Generally, I wouldn't tell anyone not to run security software, but in the case of the Mac, I'm certainly more understanding if someone decides not to," he said. "Since the bulk of infections that may be occurring would be occurring through social engineering, if someone is reasonably cautious (doesn't open links that aren't trusted, doesn't download software from sites that aren't from their originator, like Flash), then they're fairly safe."
However, Mac users shouldn't be too complacent. "My only concern is that we don't know when the other shoe will drop with Macs," Eckelberry added. "The Mac market is getting mature enough that it may become a real target for attack by malware authors. 2009 may be that year."

II. Jobs

Project Coordinators

Responsibilities:
Prepare and supervise project implementation at the Registry of Deeds (RDs) based on scope of work, terms, and conditions of the project.
Oversee roll out implementation of IT Hardware and software, civil works, telecommunications,etc., within time line, budget and standards.
Control and coordinate all field activities and operations inherent to the implementation of the project with direct reporting to the Project Manager.
Represent the company on all matters affecting the project within the limits set by the contract agreement.
Prepare progress reports on the project on a weekly and monthly basis.
Performs other related tasks that may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements:
Male or female, graduate of Information Technology, Telecommunications, Electrical or Electronics & Communications Engineering.
With at least five (5) years of work experience, preferably related to Information Technology.
With excellent Project Management skills,as well as written and verbal communications skills, analytical and decision-making skills.
Highly motivated and has the ability to coordinate multiple projects.
Must be highly organized, analytical and systematic individual.
Must have a sense of urgency and initiative to perform set duties even without instructions.
Can work under minimum supervision and able to cope up with pressures and deadlines.

III. Brick-and-Mortar Companies

MyJoy Fastfood chain, a local company has gone dot-com with their online delivery system. Order your food through the web and enjoy hassle-free Busy-Lines.

http://www.myjoy.ph/offline.html

1. news article:

Recession be damned! IT security spending up for some

The economy may be in tatters, along with legions of IT security budgets. But a new report from Forrester Research suggests security spending is actually on the rise in some enterprises.

The Cambridge, Mass.-based research firm interviewed nearly 1,000 firms for its State Of Enterprise IT Security: 2008-2009 report and found, among other things, that the security portion of IT budgets is expected to rise 12.6 percent in 2009, up from 7.2 percent in 2007 and 11.7 percent in 2008.

"Even during challenging economic conditions, IT security remains an integral part of business operations as firms look to maintain their current environment as well as plans for the implementation of new initiatives," wrote Forrester analyst Jonathan Penn, the report's chief author. In a follow-up interview, he told CSOonline that companies still aren't looking at security as a business enabler. But they now understand that it's at least better to take steps to prevent attacks than to do nothing.

"Security is getting a bigger slice of the IT pie, with the focus less on reactive vulnerability defenses and more on looking at what's necessary to protect the business," Penn said. "More often than not, the focus is on protecting the data itself."

Spending not up for all CSOonline conducted its own poll on the subject and found, not surprisingly, security professionals who see a different picture in their own environments.

A security officer who manages IT security operations for a county government on the east coast said he has faced tough budget choices.

"As with all other state/local governments, we are directly impacted by the housing decline, unemployment and a decrease in state funding," said the security officer, who asked to remain anonymous because he isn't authorized to speak to the press. "Because of this, revenue decreases for next fiscal year (beginning in July) are estimated at between 10-25 percent."

His choice was either to cut staff from an already lean team or decrease operating expenses. He decided to reduce existing spending, largely on the technology front.

Zach Lanier, senior network security analyst at Harvard Business School, said overall, security spending at his organization will be down, mainly because it has completed initiatives that started and closed in 2008. Costs for those projects in 2009 will be mostly operational expenditures, he said.

"We're not immune to the economy's poor performance. While Harvard Business School has traditionally been a big spender, the current conditions have caused us to think twice just in case," he added. "I would be inclined to add that it's also caused my organization to think twice about different ways of tackling problems."

For example, he said, the organization has turned to "high-performance" commercial products to get it to that "85 percent" and filled in the rest with free and open source tools. "Also," he said, "we've stepped back a bit and looked at processes and procedures and how those can be improved rather than just throwing money at a vendor."

Security not linked to economy Others confirm their organizations' plans reflect Forrester's findings. In these cases, security is an ongoing necessity unaffected by economic peaks and valleys.

"In the government, pressures caused by data losses has prompted more spending," said a UK-based IT security specialist who requested anonymity because he isn't authorized to speak to the press.

According to the Forrester report, firms are devoting 11.7 percent of their company's IT operating budget to IT security in 2008 compared with 7.2 percent in 2007, and they plan to continue nudging up IT security budgets in 2009 to 12.6 percent of the IT operating budget. Allocation of budget for new security initiatives mirrors this trend, going from 17.7 percent in 2008 to 18.5 percent in 2009, Penn said.

"There has been a clear and significant shift from what was the widely recognized state of security just a few years Ago," the report notes. "Protecting the organization's information assets is the top issue facing security programs: data security (90 percent) is most often cited as an important or very important issue for IT security organizations, followed by application security (86 percent), and business continuity/disaster recovery (84 percent)."

Meanwhile, the report said, areas like threat management (81 percent) and regulatory compliance (80 percent) are cited less frequently. Data security also tops the list of business objectives for security, with 89 percent citing protection of corporate data and 87 percent citing protection of personal data as important or very important business objectives.

When security budgets aren't measured In some cases, it's hard to figure out how far up or down spending is because the company in question doesn't have a specific line item for security.

"Most companies I have worked with don't even measure any type of security budget," said Nalneesh Gaur, chief information security architect and principal at Diamond Management & Technology Consultants Inc. in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. "As a consultant, I get involved with companies where something bad has happened like getting hacked. With getting hacked as the driver, I often see a surge in priority for security where the company will spend a lot of money."

The trick is if they can sustain the program after the first year, he said.

source: http://www.infoworld.com/article/09/01/07/Recession_Be_Damned_IT_Security_Spending_Up_For_Some_1.html

2. careers:

1. http://members.microsoft.com/careers/international/default.aspx?loc=AUS〈=EN&job=90680628&newapp=0
2. http://www.techteam.eu/openings/romania/senior-.net-software-engineer-in-vienna.html
3. http://www.berkeleyatwork.com/jobstation/showjob.php?code=CG0-VLw&jid=10758
4. http://www.berkeleyatwork.com/jobstation/showjob.php?code=Nhttp://itjobs.computerworld.com/job/ad3b9ac35eddd3d3351f431a06e964b5/?d=1&source=site_recentKZ-KLG&jid=10720
5. http://itjobs.computerworld.com/job/ad3b9ac35eddd3d3351f431a06e964b5/?d=1&source=site_recent

3.
a) Philippine Airlines - http://www.philippineairlines.com
b) Cebu Pacific Air – http://www.cebupacificair.com
c) BPI - http://www.bpiexpressonline.com

Name: Randall Raboy

AMadz wrote:
1.) A headline article related to I.T. that you feel will affect you directly.

Intel Wireless Power Transmission

Intel is working on a way for your laptop to get not just data wirelessly, but power as well. The company claims to have made progress in increasing the efficiency of a technique for wirelessly powering consumer devices.


Magnetic fields are used to broadcast up to sixty watts of power for short distances - two or three feet. Only 25% of the power is lost in transmission.

“Something like this technology could be embedded in tables and work surfaces,” said Justin Rattner, Intel’s chief technology officer, “so as soon as you put down an appropriately equipped device it would immediately begin drawing power.”

“In the future, your kitchen counters might do it,” Mr. Rattner said. “You’d just drop your espresso maker down on them and you would never have to plug it in.”

The project is being led by Joshua R. Smith, an Intel researcher in Seattle, Washington. Marin Soljacic, an MIT physicist, pioneered the original technique, called resonant magnetic fields. Read more about this technology in an earlier article - Wireless Power For Laptops, Cellphones?.

The idea for wireless power transmission was first suggested by Nicola Tesla. Science fiction writers eagerly seized on the idea in the early twentieth century. In The Mightiest Machine, a novel serialized in Astounding Science-Fiction in 1934, the technology makes an appearance:

Aarn pushed a second standard into view, which was surmounted by a metal bowl that closely resembled a deep soup dish. The inner surface was evidently a parabolic one, made up of a maze of tiny coils, each oriented carefully toward some definite aim, while the entire rim of the "soup dish" was a single larger coil. Carefully Aarn adjusted it so that it pointed toward the flickering cage of copper wires, and beyond it to the apparatus at the other end of the bench. This apparatus seemed fairly simple, merely a number of standards with various arrangements of wires. Two parallel copper bars, a double spiral made of two insulated wires, two metal disks.
(Read more about the electric-space-strain projector)

Source: http://www.technovelgy.com/ct/Science-Fiction-News.asp?NewsNum=1836

AMadz wrote:
2.) Job/Career Opportunities in I.T.
Provide information on what the company's business is about, what is the job title/position being offered, job description, and the qualifications required.

http://www.blizzard.com/us/jobopp/programmer-senior-software-engineer-d3.html
http://www.blizzard.com/us/jobopp/mmo-software-engineer-server.html
http://www.sun.com/corp_emp/search.cgi?loc=&req=559562&u=&p=

Job ID: W127469
Location: Austin, TX
Salary: $90000 - $110000
Date Listed: 1/4/2009
Job Type: Full Time
Hourly: Not Specified
Degree Required: Not Specified
General Comments:
Linux/Unix C++ Software Development Engineer

As a software engineer for a Linux/Unix based large scale systems, you will be developing and maintaining the user level runtime system library for a parallel computer system for high end production data centers.
Requires a BS/MS degree and 5 to 7 years of work experience developing using C++.
Must have strong large scale system programming/debugging experience, have experience with Linux/Unix operating system internals and have knowledge with parallel/concurrent systems .
Due to the nature of the work, must be a US citizen or a US Perm Resident to qualify



Job ID: W151800
Location: United States
Salary: $65000 - $110000
Date Listed: 11/27/2008
Job Type: Full Time
Hourly: Not Specified
Degree Required: Bachelor of Science
General Comments:
Simulation Software Engineer

Requirements: The candidate will design and develop new features for use in Department of Defense & Commercial simulation industries. Candidates will produce software in C#/C++ in a distributed environment as well as aid in the full life-cycle development of software-level requirements.

Responsibilities: Responsibilities include: relatively complex programming assignments under supervision of senior engineers. Will be actively involved with the full software lifecycle support to include requirements analysis, design, implementation, unit testing as well as integration and test. Must have the ability to work in a team environment and follow sound software engineering practices. Minor travel required.

Education: B.S. in Computer Science, Math, Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
Required Skills: 3+ years of experience in one or more of the following: OOA/OOD, C, C++, Java.
Other requirements: Must be a US citizen and have (or be able to obtain) a US Secret Clearance as needed.
Desired Skills: Computer Generated Forces (CGF), HLA/DIS distributed simulation, GUI Design

AMadz wrote:
3.) Traditional Brick-and-Mortar businesses that have ventured into the Dot-Com or e-Business.
Share why they have decided to ventured into Dot-Com, and what advantages it has given them. By going online, where they able to provide any Value Added Services or extra services to their customers?

http://www.pizzahut.com.ph - provides online ordering
http://www.nationalbookstore.com.ph/

name: Kristine Largosa

1.) IT Headline
IT Salary survey says: "You've never had it so bad"
Dot-com crash a 'cake walk'

by Austin Modine

Posted in Financial News, 5th January 2009 19:51 GMT

Compared to the current job market, IT professionals should recall the collapse of the dot-com bubble with a fondness for the good ol' days.

That's according to the latest bi-annual IT salary survey from management consultant Janco Associates, which has painted a dreary picture for tech workers. The firm called current conditions "a perfect storm" of company closures, layoffs, cost cutting, outsourcing, and retirees returning to work. That massive surplus of IT talent is matched by what the firm reckons is the lowest hiring demand it has observed in the 15 plus years it's conducted the salary survey.

The study said that extensive layoffs, cost-cutting and hiring freezes have eliminated higher-priced positions, and in some cases lowered wages.

For "mid-size enterprises", the mean salary for all IT staff positions has dropped 0.75 per cent to $60,279 compared to a year ago. The mean salary across all mid-sized enterprise IT positions has dropped 2.91 per cent to $73,607.

For "large enterprises", IT staff position wages have dropped 0.89 per cent to $65,956. Mean salary across all IT positions have dropped 1.2 per cent to $81,128.

Many companies have also reduced benefits such as health care provided to IT professionals. While these benefits are still available, workers are now paying a greater portion of costs. For the second time in less than 10 years, retirements are being put off because of the downturn in the stock market.

Positions with high layoff and outsourcing potential for smaller companies include software engineer, network technician, network services admin, director of IT planning, manager of technical services, and disaster recovery admin. Positions that still have a high level of demand include database manager, internet systems manager, database specialist, and systems programmer.

"The job market for IT professionals is one of the worst that I have seen since the late 1970s. There is a surplus of IT talent and companies are in a cost-cutting mode," Janco Associates chief executive Victor Janulaitis said in a statement. "The dot-com bubble was a cake walk compared to this job market."

2.) IT job openings

A. )
DB Administrator - IT Department (posted on 12/24/2008)
Bangkok - Yannawa

Salary: Negotiable

Job type: Full time
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, IT or related fields.
- At least 2-3 years experience in software development using any of these languages: ASP,NET, VB.NET and C#.NET
- Experience with RDBMS, preferably MS SQL Server
- Experience in Crystal Report
- Able to work well under pressure
- Strong communication skills
- Good command of written and spoken English
- At least 2 years of professional experience

B.)
Regional Software Engineer for Java (posted on 12/30/2008)

Adecco Engineering and IT, Adecco Phaholyothin Recruitment Ltd.
979/74, SM Tower 25th Floor, Phaholyothin Road,
Samsennai, Phayathai, Bangkok 10400
Tel, 0 2298 0234-40 Fax. 0 2298 0040
Email: lavitrap@adecco.co.th
Website: www.adecco.co.th

Salary: 45,000 B - 60,000 B
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Any, Home-based

Qualifications:
- Minimum 3 years in Java-J2EE experience
- Global Web presentation knowledge (HTML/CSS/Javascript)
- Strong experience in OOP
- UML and design patterns knowledge
- Java Certification is a plus
- Good command of English
- Focused in details and work quality

C.)

System Analyst/Team Leader/ C#.NET (posted on 1/6/2009)
Bangkok Jatuchak

Salary: 30,000 - 40,000 B
Job Type: Full Time

Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related fields
- 2 to 5 experience in Windos and web application C#.NET
- Experience in Crystal Report, SQL Server and OOP
- Experience in Data warehouse analysis and design is preferable
- Has good interpersonal and leadership skills
- Good command of English

3.)Brick and mortar businesses that have entered e-commerce

Bigby's Cafe
Cagayan de Oro City
http://www.cagayan-de-oro.com/BigbysRestaurant.htm

Chowking
Oriental quick service food chain
http:/www.chowking.com

Gerry's Grill
Blend of local and international dishes
http://www.gerrysgrill.com

Name: Adrian D. Borja

1.) IT related Headline
College courses: even "offline" classes are online now
By John Timmer | Published: January 04, 2009 - 05:00PM CT

This week's edition of Science contains a series of perspectives on how computer technology is changing the education system. Some of them focus on the purely hypothetical, such as the use of MMOs for educational purposes or the development of immersive artificial environments for education purposes. Two of the papers, however, review a real trend in education: the growing access to everything from educational materials to entire degree programs via the Internet.
The trend showed up throughout the articles. For example, the need to get educational material online was highlighted in the MMO article, which pointed out that the World of Warcraft subscriber base was over 20 times larger than the number of science, technology, engineering, and math degrees awarded annually in the US; even Lineage, which was released in 1999, still has a subscriber base that's more than twice as large.
If everyone's online anyway, it's no surprise that education is moving there as well. Many aspects of education are moving there formally, as a variety of online degree-granting programs have developed over the last decade. Some of these are commercial, online-only ventures, but those have been joined by programs developed by universities with a traditional, physical campus. For the most part, the online programs remain a fraction of the size of traditional student bodies, although, in some rare cases, schools are maintaining equal mixes of online and on-ground students.
The perspective that focuses on this topic suggests that the majority of those enrolled in online-only classes are doing so at the community college level, and that most take this route because they already have significant time commitments, like jobs. The same features that make online coursework appealing to these students—studying as other commitments allow, avoiding the time spent commuting to campus—appeal to the professors teaching these courses, as well. This, despite the fact that most find preparing for online classes to be more time-consuming than a standard lecture course.
The authors note that initial fears that online coursework would simply be dumped on adjunct professors appear to have been unfounded.
The heavy enrollment at the community college level and the role of commute time as a motivator may explain one of the odd demographic trends: aside from open universities in several countries, online-only education hasn't been big in Europe. Prestigious private universities in the US are also, with a few notable exceptions, staying on the sidelines for now.

2.) IT Job Opportunities

724 Care Inc.
3rd floor RDT building, Mandaue City, Cebu
724Care Inc. is the leading business-to-consumer and business-to-business telesales and marketing company. We specialize in direct marketing programs for industry and offer unique marketing solutions to our clients.
Job Title: Senior IT Staff
Qualifications:
- With Linux knowledge
- Knowledge in Computer Networking and Cisco Router.
- With Experience is an advantage but not pre-requisite.
ProConnect Tel Inc.
Mandaue City, Cebu
Job Title: IT/Network Engineer
Qualifications:
- Graduate of any Computer technical course
- Knowledge of Internet protocols such as TCP/IP, DNS, SMTP, POP3, FTP, and HTTP
- Preferably Knowledgeable in PHP, MySQL or Java in a Linux environment
- Preferably experienced in LAN, WAN, PC and Network Troubleshooting
- Self-motivated and results-oriented
- Can work with minimum or less supervision
- Good English communication skills
- Disciplined and multitasking
- Can work full-time
- Willing to work night shift

88th Floor Gifts, Inc.
2nd Floor, Sudeco Bldg., Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu
88th Floor Gifts, Inc. is a Customer Service company, full force in the Order Entry, Graphics and I. T. Departments, who is dedicated to ensure uncompromised and unconditional customer satisfaction.
Job Title: IT Support Engineer
Qualifications:
• Preferably a graduate of any Computer technical course.
• The candidate must have an experience in IT Operations in a corporate environment to support, deploy and troubleshoot computing system.
• Knowledgeable of basic Internet protocols such as TCP/IP, DNS, SMTP, POP3, FTP, TELNET, PING, SSH, and HTTP.
• Knowledgeable on basic Windows services such as Active Directory, DHCP, IPP, IIS, Terminal Services and RRAS.
• Must have basic knowledge in Linux system.
• Have the knowledge in I.T. materials acquisition and purchasing.
• Willing to work on graveyard shift.

Xlibris Corporation
P. Remedio Street, A.S Fortuna, Mandaue City, Cebu
Xlibris has been leading the self-publishing world for 10 years and has helped over 20,000 authors become writers. We provide book design and production services to authors on a print-on-demand basis. We produce quality hardback, trade paperback, color picture books and electronic formats – all available online through industry-leading booksellers. Based in the United States , Xlibris opened the Cebu office in August 2004. We continue to expand local operation and employ 350+ people to continue to serve a current and growing customer base.
Job Title: IT Specialist
Qualifications:
- Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor's/College Degree in Computer Science/Information Technology, Others or equivalent.
- At least 2 year(s) of working experience in the related field is required for this position.
- Preferably 1-4 Yrs Experienced Employees specializing in IT/Computer - Network/System/Database Admin or equivalent. Job role in Network/System Engineer or Others.
- Willing to work night shift in Mandaue City ( Cebu )
- Strong understanding in communications, marketing and customer service principles
- Good knowledge pf Web tenchnologies, protocols and tools.
- Self-motivated and results-oriented
- Good verbal and written English communication skills
- Ability to use technical documentation and diagnostic tools to solve hardware and software problems.
- Knowledgeable with Software/Web development cycle
- Knowledge with SEO/SEM
- Network/Systems/DB Administration a plus
- Full-Time positions available.
- Applicants should be Filipino citizens or hold relevant residence status.

KayWeb Holdings Pty Ltd
National Capital Reg - Marikina City
Fast-growing Australian web development company with a multi-national clientèle.
Job Title/Description: Senior PHP Developer/ Translate business requirements into system requirements, create and design software architecture.
Qualifications:
• Team player with a high sense of RESPONSIBILITY and PROFESSIONALISM
• Understanding of Object-Oriented Architecture & Design principles and best practices
• Knowledge in Linux system administration is an advantage
• Ability to handle multiple projects in a fast paced environment
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision and finish tasks on schedule
• Required skill(s): PHP, Javascript, MySQL.
• Preferred skill(s): Action script, Linux, C/C++.
• Required language(s): Filipino, English
• At least 5 year(s) of working experience in the related field is required for this position.
• Applicants must be willing to work in Marikina City.

3.) Brick and mortar businesses that have gone dot com.

Goldilocks
Restaurant and bakery with locations throughout the Philippines
http:/www.goldilocks.com.ph

Jollibee
International fast food chain serving hamburgers, rice-based meals, side orders and desserts
http://www.jollibee.com.ph

Max's Restaurant
Traditional chicken house restaurant.
http://www.maxschicken.com

1. NEWS HEADLINES

Seagate shipping desktop hard drive with high areal density
MONDAY, 05 JANUARY 2009 16:00


Seagate is now shipping its mainstream desktop hard drive. With 1TB of capacity on two disks, Seagate’s Barracuda 7200.12 HD, a 3.5-inch 7200-RPM drive features an areal density of 329 Gigabits per square inch to provide capacity, performance and reliability for PCs, desktop RAID and personal external storage.

The Barracuda 7200.12 hard drive provides a combination of storage capacity and speed required for today’s most demanding desktop PC applications. The drive’s Serial ATA 3Gb/second interface provides a sustained data rate of up to 160MB/second for fast boot, application startup and file access and a burst speed of 3Gb/second. The 3.5-inch drive is also offered in capacities of 750GB and 500GB with cache options of 32MB and 16MB.

2. CAREERS

a.
Clearance Required: Top Secret
Job Code: 4352
Location: SUFFOLK, VA N/A US
Travel Involved: 20-30%
Job Type: Full Time
Education: Bachelors Degree or Equivalent
Skills: Information Technology -> Business Systems Analyst, Hardware Troubleshooting
Human Resources -> Management
quality assurance 1 -> detail oriented, ability to document

Category: Administrative and Support Services,Computers, Hardware,Computers, Software,Government and Policy,Information Technology,Military
Position Summary:
AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking a Senior Computer System Analyst to represent our team in providing non-personal engineering and technical support services in support of the U.S. Joint Forces Command, Joint C4ISR (Command and Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) Battle Center (JBC) in Suffolk, Virginia. The period of performance with be from June 09 with 2 yrs base plus 2 x2 year options.

DUTIES: Provides experience, subject matter expertise and research analysis in determining functional requirements. Provides planning, management, liaison and coordination support for assessment projects. Develops, implements, and assesses computer hardware and system applications and applies equipment and systems knowledge and principles to extremely complex problems in hardware. Ensures warfighter requirements are addressed in the assessment plan. Responsible for use of scientific methods and techniques to plan for assessment and data collection during assessment activities. Provides an initial quick look report and detailed analysis for the final report. Directs or supervises contractor personnel with the assessment project team as required.
QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or other related discipline from an accredited college/university; or a minimum of fifteen (15) years specific and related responsible command and staff experience in the U.S. Military inclusive of the following (may be gained concurrently across several positions). Demonstrated experience with Service and joint computer systems, to include JTF, CINC, and component level knowledge.Demonstrated experience in the preparation and execution of detailed computer system analysis, including interim and final reports and presentation of analysis data. Demonstrated experience in development, test and evaluation of computer systems.

The security requirements for these services are classified up to the Top Secret level.

b.
47481 - SYSTEMS ANALYST
Position:
SYSTEMS ANALYST FullTime/PartTime:
Full Time Days:
M-F Occs Wknds Hours:
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Shift:
First Hours Per Pay Period:
80
Qualifications:
Education: required HS; preferred BS in computer related field;

Certification: preferred Comp Tech;

Experience: required - two years system implementation; or two years system design; or three years system support in IS department;

Specific Skills: required - written and verbal communication skills; customer service skills; critical thinking; organization skills; work independently with minimal supervision; teamwork; computer skill appropriate to position.
Description:
The Systems Analyst provides customer support for Information Technology related issues in designated areas of the health system. Technical responsibilities include maintaining a working knowledge of customers daily operations to ensure superior technical support; identifying process improvements based on customer's needs and troubleshooting and providing client support for systems and applications. The Systems Analyst may participate in Project Management from inception to completion and performs other duties as assigned. CERNER MILLENNIUM PHARMNET EXPERIENCE PREFERRED.

c.
Systems Analyst
Multiple positions available to support web-based applications. Duties include customer interaction, requirements analysis, system design, testing & documentation. Excellent verbal & written comm skills. SQL knowledge preferred. 4-yr degree, 2-6 yrs exp. Great benefits and work environment. QSA, Inc. Crystal City, VA.
Send cover letter & resume to: HR@qsainc.com

d.
Senior Systems Analyst

Job Number: 10017178
Location: Washington, DC
Category: Information Technology
Security Clearance Status: Eligible
Security Clearance Type: Other
Job Level: Regular
Travel Required: 0%
Shift: 1st
US Citizenship Required: No
Posting Date: 12/15/2008


BAE Systems is the premier global defense and aerospace company delivering a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, information technology solutions and customer support services. With 97,500 employees worldwide, BAE Systems' sales exceeded $31.4 billion in 2007.

Technologies Solutions and Services of BAE Systems Inc. provides a full spectrum of systems engineering, technical services and ordnance systems to our customers in disciplines essential for successful systems development, operation, and maintenance. Our full life-cycle systems capabilities include system design, integration and test, software development engineering, and maintenance and integrated logistics support.

BAE Systems is seeking a professional to join our Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) support team. The successful candidate will assist the FAA customer in developing products to support the goals of the NextGen (Next Generation Air Transportation System) OEP I&I office of the FAA. Specifically, you will conduct research, evaluations, and analyses and develop documentation of your findings. You should be able to perform functional analyses and document the results.

The successful candidate will be a self-starter, capable of working in a collaborative manner with both the customer and the extended customer support team.

Occasional travel may be required.

Must have the following:
BS Degree or higher in related discipline
Minimum of 15 years prior related professional experience
In depth knowledge of the National Airspace System
Ability to perform in-depth functional analyses and effectively organize the findings
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Adept at utilizing the MS Office software suite of products

Preferences:
Prior FAA experience

People are the greatest asset in any Company ...

BAE Systems is committed to a high performance culture and provides an environment that challenges our employees to be remarkable and obtain their full potential.

We are an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer that understands the value of diversity and its impact on a high performance culture.

Join us ...

e.

Systems Analyst

Job Number: 1452482
Location: Satellite Beach, FL
Category: Information Technology
Security Clearance Status: Active
Security Clearance Type: Secret
Job Level: Regular
Travel Required: 0%
Shift: 1st
US Citizenship Required: Yes
Posting Date: 12/4/2008


BAE Systems is pleased to announce an opening for a Systems Analyst supporting our operations at Satellite Beach, FL with extensive CONUS/overseas travel (50-60%).

Here are a few more details about the open position:
Job Title: Systems Analyst
Supporting: Technologies Solutions & Services
Technologies Solutions & Services of BAE Systems Inc. provides a full spectrum of systems engineering, technical services and ordnance systems to our customers in disciplines essential for successful systems development, operation, and maintenance. Our full life-cycle systems capabilities include system design, integration and test, software development engineering, and maintenance and integrated logistics support.

Position Details:


• Provide information technology systems engineering and security services in the form of Aruba
Newtwork devices and Juniper Radius Server that will support wireless access on Air Force
installations.

• Acts as a member of a project team, generally taking direction from more senior personnel
working towards meeting project objectives

• Provide Aruba Controllers, VLAN, 802.1x and Steel Belted Radius Server configuration, Site Survey
Support, and onsite installations. Provide Engineering and Integration, Systems Analysis,
Engineering Surveys, Installation Support, T&E, and Technical Support.

• Implements project modifications in team environment

• Provides technical guidance to other team members on specifics tasks in a project effort.

• May work independently analyzing and resolving system problems requiring a specific area of
expertise

• Performs data gathering and analysis

• Presents plans, findings, recommendations, analysis, and other advice to customers, project
leads, and other team members

• Prepares studies, plans, and analysis for internal and external customer use

• May represent the corporation as an active participant in technical and business organizations

• Most often interfaces with working level customer personnel; infrequently required to initiate new
contacts

• Initiates new contacts to obtain data required for task accomplishment or to identify business
opportunities

• Attends staff meetings and project group meetings as required

• Assists in Proposal Development

• Provides procurement assistance as needed to meet project requirements

• Provides training as required to team members

• Performs additional duties as required





Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science degree in electrical, computer, or electronics engineering from an accredited institution with a minimum of 5 years of information systems engineering experience in one or more information technologies such as: Aruba Controllers, Juniper Radius Servers, 802.1x, VLAN, Exchange Server, Thin Client technologies, Networks, and Command and Control. An Associates technical degree and 8 years of experience may also be considered. Must be able to travelextensively withing the CONUS and overseas (50-60% travel).


BAE invites candidates with an active Secret security clearance to submit their resume for consideration for this position. Candidates with other active clearances or the ability to obtain a clearance will be accepted for consideration. Applicants selected may be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.


People Are The Greatest Asset in Any Company...

BAE Systems is committed to a high performance culture and provides an environment that challenges our employees to be remarkable and obtain their full potential. We are an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer that understands the value of diversity and its impact on a high performance culture.

Join us...

We all have it in us: the ability to shape remarkable achievements. The difference lies in joining BAE Systems - one of the world's foremost providers of advanced aerospace products, intelligent electronic systems and technology services for government and commercial customers.

Be remarkable.

3. BRICK&MORTAR COMPANIES

a. Cebu Pacific Air – http://www.cebupacificair.com
b. National Bookstore - http://www.nationalbookstore.com.ph/
c. Jollibee - http://www.jollibee.com.ph

I Headline Article

Corporate tech spending to slow down but tech use to go full throttle


II Job Career Opportunities in ITs

1. EnfraUSA - Software Developer
   
2. Gfx Creative Imaging, inc. - Web Programmer
   
3. Metrolux Trading Corporation - Systems Analyst
   

III Brick-and-Mortar businesses that have ventured into the Dot-Com or e-Business

1. Toys 'R' Us
   
2. PC Express
   
3. Marriott Hotel
   

Gladessa Bongcaron

I. News Headlines

Hedge funds slash IT spending
Author:Antony Savvas
Posted: 14:17 05 Jan 2009

Global IT spending by hedge funds will reach $1.35bn by the end of this year, representing a decrease of 20.5% year-over-year, says financial research firm Celent.

In a report, Hedge Fund IT Spending: The Inevitable Contraction, Celent assesses the consequences of the financial crisis and the resulting reorganisation of capital markets on the hedge fund industry, hedge fund IT spending and technology priorities.

With uncertainty surrounding capital markets and the scarcity of credit likely to spill into 2009, a substantial contraction in IT spending is inevitable, said Celent.

Growth rates will drop across all regions and contribute to lower total spending. However, cuts will be more pronounced in Europe and Asia, given the particularly dire performance of both regions' hedge funds.

The overarching theme of IT strategies in 2009 will be a focus on realising efficiency wins from existing applications infrastructure, whilst lowering maintenance costs or at least keeping the status quo, said Celent.

Spending on new technology will take a back seat. Unless faced with a collapsing platform, large system acquisitions or replacements are expected to be postponed.

"Approaches to thinking about and using technology will be transformed. Many of these changes will be transitory, some permanent. For the time being, cost-minimisation and operational efficiency are at the top of the operational agenda," said Isabel Schauerte, a Celent analyst.


II. Careers

a. Philippine Daily Inquirer - http://sens.inquirer.net/jobmarket/job/details/full/1520/Systems_Analyst_/_Programmer
b. Interadent Zahntechnik Phils, Inc. - http://sens.inquirer.net/jobmarket/job/details/full/40723/Systems_Analyst
c. Philippine Seven Corp. (7-11 Phils.) - http://www.trabaho.com/html/customized_ad/islandexhibit/philippine_seven.html
d. Osm Maritime Services, Inc. - http://www.jobsdb.com.ph/PH/EN/Job.asp?R=JDBP077657999
e. Winsource Solutions - http://ph.jobstreet.com/jobs/2008/11/default/80/2019522.htm?fr=c


III. Brick and Mortar companies that have ventured into e-commerce

a. National Bookstore - http://nationalbookstore.com.ph
b. Philippine Airlines - http://www.philippineairlines.com/home/home.jsp
c. Red Ribbon - http://www.redribbonbakeshop.com.ph/default.asp

Jayag, Alfred Ray D.

I. Headline

January 05, 2009 (07:00 PM EST)
Apple Security: Time To Stop Feeling Superior?
By Thomas Claburn
Read the Original Article at  InformationWeek
There have been far more Apple-related security problems in the past two years than in previous years, requiring Mac users to be more vigilant than ever to ensure that their computers are safe.

Apple issued 35 security updates in 2008, down slightly from the 38 issued in 2007, but significantly more than the 22 security updates in 2007 and 23 in 2005.
In a report on the state of Mac security, Intego -- a seller of Mac security software -- claims, "There have been far more [Apple-related] security problems in the past two years than in previous years, requiring Mac users to be more vigilant than ever to ensure that their computers are safe and secure."
Intego dutifully recounts the Mac malware it saw in 2008. Variants of the RSPlug Trojan horse, first noticed in October 2007, surfaced in April 2008 and again in November and December. There was a new Mac OS X Trojan in June, OSX.Trojan.PokerStealer. And several rogue security programs for the Mac were spotted: Macsweeper, iMunizator, and MacGuard.
The company also notes that significant vulnerabilities were reported in Apple Remote Desktop software and in QuickTime, which is also available for Windows.
"Mac OS X, while more secure than Windows, contains its share of flaws, and Apple has to constantly keep on its toes to issue a couple dozen security updates each year, to Mac OS X in general, as well as to specific parts of Mac OS X that are often found to contain vulnerabilities," Intego said in its report.
About a month ago, Apple removed an old support Web page that suggested the use of multiple antivirus applications to keep Macs secure. "The Mac is designed with built-in technologies that provide protection against malicious software and security threats right out of the box," an Apple spokesman said in an e-mailed statement. "However, since no system can be 100% immune from every threat, running antivirus software may offer additional protection."
In March, a team of security researchers from Independent Security Evaluators proved that point by exploiting a flaw in Apple's Safari 3.1 Web browser to compromise a MacBook Air.
Alex Eckelberry, CEO of Sunbelt Software, a maker of Windows security software, said in an e-mail that there is some malware on the Mac, though it tends to rely on social rather than technical engineering. He said that the breadth of infection caused by Mac malware is nowhere near as severe as infections spread by Windows malware.
"Generally, I wouldn't tell anyone not to run security software, but in the case of the Mac, I'm certainly more understanding if someone decides not to," he said. "Since the bulk of infections that may be occurring would be occurring through social engineering, if someone is reasonably cautious (doesn't open links that aren't trusted, doesn't download software from sites that aren't from their originator, like Flash), then they're fairly safe."
However, Mac users shouldn't be too complacent. "My only concern is that we don't know when the other shoe will drop with Macs," Eckelberry added. "The Mac market is getting mature enough that it may become a real target for attack by malware authors. 2009 may be that year."

II. Career

(a)
System Analyst / Programmer
No experience required
Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc. (RAFI)
#35 Lopez Jaena St., Cebu City, Cebu
Posted on : December 22, 2008 01:00 am
Category : IT / Computers
Job ID : 10932
Accepting applications until January 07, 2009, Wednesday
Details
Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc., (RAFI) is a non-stock, non-profit organization that espouses democracy based and people-centered development. To further enrich and continue our development initiatives, we are looking for committed and motivated individuals

Job Summary:
- The System Analyst/Programmer is responsible for the design, development and maintenance of systems and processes in the organization

Qualifications:


- With an academic degree in Computer Science or its equivalent
- Can develop programs in VB.net and related web technologies
- Can design and maintain databases using MS SQL
- Working knowledge in system analysis and design
- Flexible, self-starter and able to work collaboratively on projects in a team-environment

For more information about our company, visit our website:
http://www.rafi.org.ph/
How to Apply
Qualified applicants must submit their application letter, comprehensive resume/curriculum vitae with recent 2x2 photo and Transcript of Records to:

Human Resources Department
Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc.
# 35 Lopez Jaena St., Cebu City
Contact Nos: (032) 418-RAFI, (032) 418-7234

**** Previous applicants need not apply. ****

(b)
Company Description
Alouette Consultancy, Inc. is a Filipino owned corporation, which was organized in October 1999 by a group of HR practitioners.  The firm is primarily focused on Executive Search with the vision of becoming the Executive Search Provider of choice by its target market clients by providing fast, efficient and professional service and establishing close working relationship with the client’s officially designated representatives.

Systems Analyst/Programmer
Post Date: 06 Jan 09

Qualifications:
 
Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor's/College Degree in Computer Science/Information Technology or equivalent
With at least 3 years experience as Programmer and 1 year experience as System Analyst 
At least 2 years experience in Client/Server programming (COM+application)
Must be knowledgeable in IIS Server administration
At least 1 year extensive programming knowledge in VB6, VB.NET, ADO.NET, ASP.NET and Java Script (an advantage)
Experience in Windows 2005 Server Administration (DNS, Active Directory)
At least 1 year experience in Seagate Crystal 9.2 Server Edition
Networking skills 
Interested applicants may apply online by
clicking the “QUICK APPLY” button.
 
 
 
Career Level
Middle
 
Qualification
Degree
 
Yr(s) Exp
3 year(s)
 
Job Category
Information Technology (I.T.) - Application Specialist, Information Technology (I.T.) - Programming, Information Technology (I.T.) - Software Design & Engineering
 
Job Location
NCR - Muntinlupa City
 
Salary
Not Specified / Negotiable
 
Job Type
Full Time, Permanent

(c)
System Analyst/Developer
Date Posted: 1/6/2009
 
 
Responsibilities:
He/She will design and develop internal, web-based or non-web-based applications and tools to help the organizations campaigns work efficiently.
Application or tools consists or reportorial, daily deliverables to clients.
CRM applications and other internal client requirements.
Any item related to servicing call center programs.
Qualifications:
College Graduate of B.S Computer Science or any related course
1-3 years programming or development experience
Call center, software house or webpage development
Junior programmer
Knowledge about HTMT, CSS, Active Server Pages, ASP.NET, JavaScript, VB Script, PHP, Visual Basic, VB.Net, Microsoft SQL Server, MYSQL
21-30 Years Old, Single or Married, Male or Female
For this URGENT need, you may send your resume at abigail.orquiola@winsourcesolutions.com or at mycareer@winsourcesolutions.com

(d)


COMPANY DESCRIPTION  
 
An affiliate of Metrobank, the biggest bank in the country, PSBank is currently the second largest savings bank in the country. Now with total capital funds of Php 4.4B, PSBank’s tremendous branch expansion from 88 branches in 2001 to 163 to date speaks of its significant and impressive growth over the last four years and its ambitious climb to regain the lead in the savings bank industry.
 
 
 
System Analyst/ Programmer
Date Posted: 1/6/2009
 
 
Responsibilities:
 
·          Responsible for analyzing business report requirements and designing solutions.
·          Translates business requirements to technical specs and logical DB model design using the .NET frameworks
 
Requirements:
 
·          Bachelor’s degree in Computer or IT related Course
·          With minimum 3 years experience in Systems Analysis and .NET frameworks
·          C#, VB.Net, ASP classic SQL Server, VBScript, JavaScript, and Microsoft Server IIS.
 
 
Interested applicants may Apply Online
By clicking “Quick Apply” button


(e)

Company Description

An Information Technology company engaged in providing Technology, Software and System Solutions as well as Development, Integration, Project Management and Implementation Services to various industries within the local as well as global markets.

Working in concert with our technology partners, we provide total business solutions to advance our clients’ corporate competitiveness and strengthen their overall level of service and customer advocacy. We offer informed choices for building high-performance and efficient workplace through technology software and system infrastructures for today’s e-market place.

At ABSI, we specialize in designing, developing and implementing best-of-class information technology, solutions, which can be customized to suite our clients’ unique business requirements. We deliver total business solutions, which are based on recognized best practices and backed by our years of successful delivery and implementation.

Asian Business Solutions, Inc., since 1997 has proven its strength and capability to deliver solutions to a number of organizations that currently use our products and services.

System Analyst/Programmer
Post Date: 06 Jan 09

 
Qualifications:
Graduate of B.S. Computer Science/ECE or any related course
With at least 2 years of solid experience in programming, systems analysis and design, project implementation and deployment
With working experience in Visual Basic, JAVA JZEE, Oracle RDBMS, MS SQL Server
Proficient in programming using Casetools & 4GL Development tools
Preferably with experience in Insurance System or Document Management and Workflow
 
Please send your application papers to:

Asian Business Solutions, Inc.
Human Resources Department
2/F Gloria Building, 109 Aguirre Street
Legaspi Village, Makati City

e-mail: annabelle@absionline.com
website: www.absionline.com
 
Career Level
Entry Level
 
Qualification
Degree
 
Yr(s) Exp
2 year(s)
 
Job Category
Information Technology (I.T.) - Application Specialist, Information Technology (I.T.) - Programming, Information Technology (I.T.) - Software Design & Engineering
 
Job Location
NCR - Metro Manila (NCR)
 
Salary
Not Specified / Negotiable
 
Job Type
Full Time, Permanent

III. Brick-and-Mortar businesses that have ventured into the Dot-Com or e-Business

Pizza Hut - http://www.pizzahut.com.ph/2007/order.php
Air Philippines - http://www.airphils.com/
SuperFerry - http://www.superferry.com.ph/

By: Marianito Dabuet II

AMadz wrote:
1.) A headline article related to I.T. that you feel will affect you directly.

LiveLeak: uncensored version of YouTube



LONDON -- LiveLeak, the video-sharing website hosting a controversial Dutch anti-Islam film, is a kind of uncensored version of YouTube used notably by soldiers to share footage from warzones.

Based in Manchester, northwest England, it gained a high profile when it was used to post video of the hanging of Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein in December 2006.

At the time LiveLeak was insignificant compared to its US rival YouTube, but millions of websurfers clicked on it to see the controversial video of Saddam's final moments.

Since then it has gone from strength to strength, and has become the main outlet for US soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan to show the world what is happening from their point of view, unedited by the mainstream media.

"A lot of the time it's soldiers that want to share their experiences out there and show people how it really is," said LiveLeak co-founder Hayden Hewitt, who took part in a video debate hosted by NATO last month on the impact of new media on the military.

The site is in the spotlight because far-right Dutch lawmaker Geert Wilders has used it to post his film "Fitna", featuring violent imagery of attacks in New York and Madrid intertwined with Koranic texts.

A handful of Muslim countries had responded to the film early Friday, with Iran saying the short movie showed some Westerners were waging a "vendetta" against Islam, while Bangladesh said the film could have "grave consequences."

LiveLeak has been plugged notably by former British prime minister Tony Blair, as a way of bypassing bias in mainstream and other media.

The site was created in October 2006 from the ashes of another even more extreme website, "Ogrish.com," which showed videos of war atrocities, crimes or road accidents.

Those behind LiveLeak did not respond to telephone calls after the Dutch film was posted Thursday on the site.

But a statement on the site read: "LiveLeak.com has a strict stance on remaining unbiased and allowing freedom of speech as so far as the law and our rules allow," the website said in a statement posted online.

"There was no legal reason to refuse Geert Wilders the right to post his film (Fitna) on LiveLeak.com and it is not our place to censor people based on an emotive response."

AMadz wrote:
2.) Job/Career Opportunities in I.T.
Provide information on what the company's business is about, what is the job title/position being offered, job description, and the qualifications required.

Network Support Engineer - http://www.jobsdb.com.ph/PH/EN/Job.asp?R=JDBP079654899
Bussiness Analyst - http://www.jobsdb.com.ph/PH/EN/Job.asp?R=JDBP079666899
System/Data Designer and Architect - http://www.jobsdb.com.ph/PH/EN/Job.asp?R=JDBP079662499

AMadz wrote:
3.) Traditional Brick-and-Mortar businesses that have ventured into the Dot-Com or e-Business.
Share why they have decided to ventured into Dot-Com, and what advantages it has given them. By going online, where they able to provide any Value Added Services or extra services to their customers?

Jollibee - http://www.jollibee.com.ph/
Gerry's Grill - http://www.gerrysgrill.com/ph/
National Bookstore - http://www.nationalbookstore.com.ph/[b]

Gamboa, Ezer G.

I. Headlines

Webroot(R) Threat Advisory: Hackers Using Real Headlines to Attract Users to Fake Blogs

Posted on: Wednesday, 1 October 2008, 09:00 CDT

Webroot, a leading provider of security solutions for the consumer, enterprise and SMB markets, today announced that it has detected a new technique being used by hackers to lure PC users to fake blog sites containing malware.

"For the first time, hackers are capitalizing on the top news stories from Google Trends Labs, which lists the day's most frequently searched topics, which can include news of the Wall St. bail out or the presidential campaign," said Paul Piccard, director of Threat Research, Webroot. "These highly relevant news stories and videos are being posted to the hackers' fake blogs to increase the site's Google search rankings."

These fraudulent blogs contain several video links about the news story for which the users were originally searching. Once a user clicks on one of the video links, they are prompted to download a video codec that downloads a rogue antispyware program designed to goad the user into purchasing an illegitimate program that may put their personal information and data at even greater risk.

"Placing malware in video links on fake blogs is not a novel approach," explained Paul Lipman, Webroot's senior vice president and general manager of Consumer Business. "However, the fact that these hackers are now manipulating Google's methods for relevance to increase the ranking of these sites is new and greatly increases the number of people exposed to this threat."

Webroot recommends several steps to users to prevent this type of malware attack:

1) Always have a current version of antispyware, antivirus and firewall product;

2) Never download free product or purchase them from unknown Web sites and vendors, or peer-to-peer networks;

3) Download videos and other multimedia files only from known and trusted Web sites or blogs;

4) Make sure the computer is up-to-date by always installing the latest Microsoft or Apple security updates; and,

5) Use a credit card that has sufficient fraud protection when shopping and never use a debit card online.

For more information on being protected online, go to: http://www.webroot.com/En_US/csc.html

II. Careers

SAP System Analyst
(Central Visayas - Cebu City) - http://ph.jobstreet.com/jobs/2008/12/default/80/2026510.htm?fr=c

System Analyst/Developer
(National Capital Reg) - http://ph.jobstreet.com/jobs/2008/11/default/80/2019522.htm?fr=c

System Analyst/Developer
(EJ HALL CONSULTANTS) - http://www.jobsdb.com.ph/PH/EN/Job.asp?R=JDBP078041599&RSS=1

Sr. Systems Analyst
(Kforce Technology Staffing) - http://www.srsystemanalyst.com/job.asp?id=19652195

System Analyst / Analyst Programmer
(Selangor - Cyberjaya) - http://my.jobstreet.com/jobs/2008/12/default/10/757186.htm?fr=c

III. Brick and mortar businesses that have entered E-commerce

Walmart - http://www.walmart.com/

Name: Ricky Jonathan G. Fornis

Google hopes to take on Microsoft using resellers (Reuters)
• Posted on Wed Jan 14, 2009 12:51AM EST
• Add articles about technology to your My Yahoo!
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Web search leader Google Inc took another step on Wednesday toward direct competition with Microsoft Corp by recruiting IT resellers to market its Web-based applications to business clients.
From the end of March, authorized resellers will be able to sell, customize and support premium versions of Google Apps, which includes word processing, spreadsheets, calendars and email.
Google Apps is broadly similar to Microsoft's top-selling Office package except that Apps is completely Web-based and is part of Google's push into so called 'cloud computing' or software-as-a-service. Microsoft said in October it is also looking at adding Web-based features for its Office applications.
Since it launched Google Apps in February 2007, Google has only sold directly to business users over the Web. Analysts said the move to work with third parties is necessary if Google hopes to compete seriously with Microsoft or IBM.
Microsoft, which is the world's largest software company, sells more than 95 percent of its software through more than 440,000 third party resellers, according to Gartner Research, and intends to spend around $3 billion on managing those sales channels in 2009.
By comparison Google has so far only dipped its toe in the water, but sees a great opportunity after running trials with more than 50 resellers in 25 countries. It also has a 9-month old relationship with Salesforce.com Inc.
"We feel that Google has had limited success in winning customers with a singular sales channel," said Tiffani Bova, an analyst at Gartner Research, who estimates Google has around 200,000 Premier customers.
IT resellers typically sell services such as Web hosting, setting up servers and backing up data, as well as software to hundreds of thousands of end user businesses of all sizes.
"This is a chance for those types of companies to get into the cloud computing revolution," said Dave Girouard, president of enterprise at Google.
To win over new resellers, Google said partners will buy the Premier Edition at a 20 percent discount and keep the recurring revenue for the lifetime of their customer relationship.
The search leader already offers a basic package of Google Apps for free to consumers, prompting some industry watchers to see it as a major threat to Microsoft's profitable "Office" business.
But Rebecca Wettemann, an analyst at Nucleus Research, said Google is a long way from hurting Microsoft.
"We've seen in the applications space that Google is a strong email competitor, but so far it is only a complement to Office -- not yet a replacement," she said.
Google's move to offer applications is part of a wider drive to diversify its revenue base, which has been completely dominated by hugely profitable search advertising technology.
As the advertising market comes under pressure from a slowing global economy, investors will likely be paying more attention to Google's small but growing businesses.

System Analyst Career Opportunities:
• Company: Prime@ Technology Specialists, Inc.
Company Description: Prime@ Technology Specialists, Inc. is a consulting company that specializes in outsourcing and deployment of IT experts, specialists, professionals, and other staffing requirements of local and foreign clients. The company is backed by a pool of competent professionals with extensive training and experience in the latest technology of computerization including systems development, implementation, web-based application development, networking, cabling and training. The firm’s competitive edge also lies in its network of management, IT consultants and human resource development practitioners from various industries. Total customer satisfaction is the trademark of each quality service tailored to individual client’s needs on executive search, staffing requirements, integrated Human Resource and Information Technology services, and sale of integrated software solutions. Incorporated in 2003 Prime@ Technology Specialists, Inc. was another brainchild of the same mind that have been a moving force in well-known and respected consulting company providing manpower complementation of IT professionals to varied clients as well as DP information technology consultancy projects to local and international firms.
Position: Systems Analyst
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science/Information Technology or any other computer related courses.
• At least 2 years relevant experience in systems development
• Experience in Object Oriented Design
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent in written and oral communication skills
Salary: Not Specified

Brick and Mortar Companies going for e-commerce:
• Nike Inc. URL: nike.com.ph/
• Greenwich Pizza Corp. URL:www.greenwich.com.ph/
• National Book Store, Inc. URL:www.nationalbookstore.com.ph/

[b]1. A headline article related to I.T. that you feel will affect you directly.[/b][u]

Satellite Broadband Internet for US Army in Afghanistan and Iraq
TS2 Satellite Technologies' network in Iraq and Afghanistan has over 15 thousand military users of local broadband satellite connections.

/EIN News/ TS2 specializes in providing global satellite communication services in areas with poor telecommunications infrastructure. Its basic transmission medium is a two-way transfer of data, which provides not only the Internet access and transfer of information within the network but also voice communications. This type of services is very often used by defense industries, Special Forces and Army.

"We were among the first telecommunications providers in the satellite technology in the territory of Iraq and Afghanistan and as such we have enjoyed a successful cooperation with the US Army for several years now" - says Marcin Frackiewicz, CEO of the TS2 Satellite Technologies.

TS2 Satellite Technologies http://www.ts2.pl offer two-way high-speed internet access with no phone lines, no cable, no dial-up modem. It's always on, available virtually anywhere, and affordable. The laptop, or WLAN network, can receive internet signal through a special satellite VSAT modem which is usually set up in a building or tent when deployed.

The Internet access has resulted in major morale improvements. Troops no longer feel cut off from home. This is especially important for the many who are married, and have young children. Not all the Internet connectivity is just for staying in touch with the folks back home. The troops use the Internet a lot for professional tasks, and not all of them are official business. Some troops blog, and many other stay in touch with military friends and associates in other parts of the world. The Internet has made possible many online communities composed of military professionals.

TS2's satellite military networks are located in Al Taqaddum AB, Bagram AF, Balad Airbase, Baquba Airfield, FOB Brassfield-Mora, LSA Adder Tallil, Camp Speicher, Camp Al Asad Air Base, Camp Bucca, Camp Buehring, Camp Charlie Basra, Camp Eggers, Camp Fallujah, Camp Grizzly, Camp Korean Village, Camp Liberty, Camp Mejid, Camp Ramadi, Camp Slayer, Camp Stryker, Camp Taji, Camp Victory, Fob Bagram, Fob Brassfield Mora, Fob Delta Al Kut, Fob Diamondback, Camp Falcon, Fob Garryowen, Fob Gardez, Fob Ghazni, Fob Kalagush, Kandahar Base, Fob Lagman, Fob Mchenry, Fob Marez, Fob Normandy, Fob Rustamiyah, Fob Summerall, Fob Sykes, Fob Salerno, Fob Torkham, Fob Warhorse, Fob Warrior, Herat RTC, Jallaabad Air Base, Kabul Airport, Kabul Camp Eggers, Kandahar Air Base, Lsa Anaconda Balad, Sather Air Base and Q-West Base Complex.

TS2 provides in the Middle East & North African region following services: two way internet broadband access, Thuraya and Iridium satellite phones, VSAT Private Network, broadcasting services, SCPC/SCPC, SCPC/DVB, MESH services, STAR/DAMA, VSAT Mini Hub Solution, VNO and many more.

iDirect Satellite for Soldiers
http://www.ts2.pl/en/Internet-in-Iraq-and-Afghanistan

Supported locations in Iraq
http://www.ts2.pl/en/Internet-in-Iraq-for-US-Army-Soldiers

Supported locations in Afghanistan
http://www.ts2.pl/en/Internet-in-Afghanistan-for-US-Army-Soldiers

Military customers in Iraq and Afghanistan
http://www.ts2.pl/en/Recommendations


[b][u]2. Job/Career Opportunities in I.T.[/u][/b]

Java System Analyst — Makati

Lokasyon: Makati, Metro Manila, Pilipinas
Petsa kung Kailan Pinost: Nob 25

Qualifications:

§ Must have at least 2 years of Java programming and JSP experience

§ Candidate must have an understanding of XML, XSLT, and KSD

§ Candidate must have proven ability to turn requirements into code

§ Candidate must have a very strong Microsoft background

§ Candidate must have problem solving skills

§ Candidate must have background in Inquira (Maestro)

§ Ability to architect a solution by mapping a customers’ business problem to an end to end technology solution

§ Candidate must have experience in implementation of networked computing environments including directories, messaging, collaboration, and application architecture


Pangalan ng kumpanya: GXS Philippines, Inc Uri ng Posisyon: Full-time


[b][u]3. Traditional Brick-and-Mortar businesses that have ventured into the Dot-Com or e-Business.[/u][/b]

commerce platform vendors and ATG's acknowledgement for combining "a strong and well-rounded eCommerce feature set with an array of targeting, personalization, and customer interaction tools."

Amazon.com (Nasdaq: AMZN) expanded its reach into brick-and-mortar stores overseas with its announcement Wednesday that its British arm, Amazon.co.uk, has teamed up with European mobile phone provider Carphone Warehouse to offer customers pre-paid phones online.

According to Carphone Warehouse, the deal is the first brick-and-mortar partnership for Amazon in Europe.

Amazon.co.uk's new electronics storefront, which is now co-branded with Carphone, offers pre-pay versions of mobile phone brands such as Nokia, Motorola (NYSE: MOT) , Siemens, Panasonic and Sony.

Amazon.co.uk is responsible for the stocking, selling and delivering of the phones, while Carphone Warehouse will feature Amazon offers both on its own Web site and at its offline retail stores. Later this year, the agreement will be extended to include landline phones.

Cautious Strategy
The agreement with Carphone continues Amazon's strategy of allying exclusively with established brand name companies. Carphone has 1,059 stores across 15 markets, including Belgium, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Portugal and Spain, with e-commerce Web sites in five countries.

Carphone sells mobile phones and services from major manufacturers and service providers. According to the company, Carphone's retail business served over 3.8 million customers for the year ending March 31st, an increase of 63 percent over the same period last year.

The company posted yearly net income growth of nearly 26 percent in 2000, up approximately US$26 million.

Carphone Warehouse also operates its own wireless-accessible Internet portal, Mviva, which offers news, online shopping, and other services through a partnership with AOL Europe. Mviva is currently in five European markets, with plans to expand throughout Europe over the next year.

Photo Finish
Amazon also announced an exclusive agreement with a German digital photography company, PixelNet, that will provide customers of Amazon's German site, Amazon.de, with online photo printing services.

PixelNet offers a mail-order photo processing service for analog film, as well as digital processing that is conducted over the Internet. Pictures taken using digital cameras are sent via the Internet to the PixelNet laboratory, which then produces print copies and sends them to the customer free of mailing charges.

PixelNet posted a loss before interest and tax of 2.08 million euros (approximately US$1.75 million) in the first quarter, but says it expects annual increases in sales over the next two years to average 250 percent.

Big Bricks Only
Amazon has generally bucked the e-commerce trend of relying on brick-and-mortar alliances for survival, with a few major exceptions.

The co-branded site launched almost a year ago by Amazon and Toys 'R' Us' has proven quite successful in driving sales for both companies. Moreover, the two expanded their alliance in May with the plan to integrate the Toys 'R' Us-owned Babiesrus.com site into Amazon's pages.

Ongluico, Cliffton A.
Lead Level Designer
Location: Australia - Melbourne
Role: Game Designer
Specialty: Level Designer




Who are EA?

Electronic Arts (EA) is the world's leading independent developer and publisher of interactive software games that are playable by consumers on devices, such as in-home video game players (such as the Sony PlayStation 2 and PlayStation 3, Microsoft Xbox and Xbox 360 and Nintendo GameCube (consoles); personal computers (PCs); mobile platforms, including handheld video game players (such as the PlayStation Portable (PSP), Nintendo DS and Game Boy Advance), cellular handsets, and online, over the Internet and other online networks. The Company publishes interactive software games for multiple platforms.
The company’s games are developed in EA Studios and in conjunction with EA Partners around the world and are directly marketed on a global scale in more than 30 countries.
Revenues are close to US$3 Billion with more than 8,000 employees in 26 different countries.
What is EA looking for?
A sharp, ambitious, visionary Lead Level Designer to join our staff. The ideal candidate will have at least 4-6+ years experience in game design. The Lead Level Designer is responsible for creating and maintaining the level design vision in support of the overall product vision.
Core Responsibilities?
- Work with Producer and other Leads to drive the team’s understanding of the project’s vision.
- Develop and maintain level design documentation, including but not limited to mechanics, guidelines, and mission outlines.
- Contribute by bringing new ideas to the table in regards to every facet of the game: mechanics, story, missions, and more.
- Coordinate with Leads to ensure that level design documentation and implementation are realistic and remain on schedule; participate in regular, hands-on interaction with Producer and Software Engineers to ensure that the concepts and content of assigned games meet design requirements.
- Ensure that prototypes are developed.
- Lead assigned design team to define the creative vision, technical specifications, fun factor and product content for assigned products.
- Establish, maintain and enhance relationships with inside and outside creative resources.
What technical skills and experience do I need?
- Various levels of education will be considered coupled with a minimum of 3-5 years level design experience in the video game industry.
- Experience with mission / level scripting, including AI, in-game interactive sequences, puzzles, objectives etc
- Excellent interpersonal, writing and communication skills.
- Proven leadership and mentorship abilities; able to focus and work without micro-managing design team.
- Ability to design within existing game design and fiction to create new systems, missions, and freeplay.
- Passion for and broad knowledge of various genres & games on different platforms, with an ability to critically analyze them.
- Exhibit good comprehension of gameplay values and spatial reasoning.
- Absorption and continuous learning of all fields related to level design, staying in tune with trends and products emerging in the gaming marketplace.
- Teamwork - ability to work in and lead teams of individuals from a variety of functional areas.
- Mentorship - share knowledge of company/project technology to create a framework where others can contribute ideas and processes.
- Experience with 3D suites (Max, Maya, MissionMan, QeRadiant etc.) for creating game missions and environments.
Why should I join the tEAm?
- Challenging and rewarding work
- Fantastic tEAm
- Flexible Working Hours
- Competitive Salary
- Bonus
- Annual Leave Loading
- Stock
- Superannuation
- Death and Total and Permanent Disability Insurance
- Salary Continuance Insurance
- Free and Discounted Games
- Sabbatical
- Christmas Shut Down
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program


MRI-China Group is part of the MRINetwork who has been a leader and innovator in recruitment for more than 40 years. Globally it is considered the largest recruitment consultancy.

MRI respects that candidates do not want their personal details distributed without respect for their privacy. The MRI methodology ensures that we only submit qualified individuals matched both to the technical and cultural aspects of the position. This is done with anominity for the client and the candidate until such time that both parties are comfortable.

Our Specializations

The MRI China Group separates itself from most retained executive search in the region by specializing in specific industries and functional practices. All our consultants, who are experts in their own fields can therefore provide thought leadership to their clients. Our Gaming and Animation practice is a specialization that MRI is proud of, in particular being able to source and place candidates globally.

Software Engineer - Computer & Video games, Animation Post Date: 15 Dec 08

We are seeking a Software Engineer who understands robust and reusable coding techniques and debug fundamentals.

Are you passionate about gaming and coding and want to create the next level of game experience.

Required Educational Attainment: Bachelor’s Degree

Responsibilities:
• All elements of coding including requirements, specifications, design, code, test and debug
• Code optimization and performance tuning
• Create all elements of code including tools, modules, and components
• Interface with other team members and provide technical input across all elements of the architecture
• Work and interface with all elements of the technical and creative team
• Resolve technical issues and bugs

Technical Competencies:
• Proficiency in C++ and C#
• Proficiency in .NET framework >3.0 and WCF
• Sound understanding of SQL, TSQL
• Proficiency in algorithm development and optimization techniques
• Sound understanding of OO principals and code reuse
• Sound experience of software engineering practices and technical documentation
• Understanding and competency in the of the video game development process
• Experience managing people and complex project teams
• Experience with scripting languages and assembly code preferred
• Experience with graphics tools preferred
• Excellent working knowledge of industry standard coding tools
• Good knowledge audio middleware applications
• Exposure to various game platforms
• Communications, management, leadership and issue resolution skills
Qualified and interested parties - please apply with your latest CV in WORD format to apply@mri.com.sg.

NOTE: In order to be considered for this role please specify “SOFTWARE ENGINEER ref: SG0002" in your subject header.

Please note that only applicants that meet the above criteria will be contacted.

Only direct applications will be considered - no 3rd party applications.

Career Level Middle
Qualification Degree
Yr(s) Exp N/A
Job Category Design - Multi-media, Information Technology (I.T.) - Software Design & Engineering

Job Location (Overseas) - Overseas
Salary Negotiable
Job Type Full Time, Permanent















Software Engineer, Tools
Blizzard Entertainment is currently seeking a software engineer to join its Diablo III team. The ideal applicant will be proficient in developing powerful toolsets primarily for art pipelines, but also for code, design, and audio pipelines. Blizzard Entertainment offers a fun, creative, and technically challenging environment with excellent compensation and a full range of benefits.
Responsibilities:
• Design and implement new development tools for all disciplines.
• Communicate with other departments to improve existing tools and determine new solutions.
• Maintain tools for performance, stability, and error-free operation.
• Identify and resolve pipeline issues and discover opportunities for improvement.
Requirements:
• Advanced understanding of C++
• Experience developing Windows GUI applications using Win32, MFC, wxWindows, or Qt
• Strong mathematics skills, including proficiency with trigonometry and linear algebra
• UI design experience
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Service-oriented attitude with an eye for efficiency and workflow
• Advanced understanding of game content pipeline and tools
Plusses:
• Detailed knowledge of 3D graphics, animation, camera control, and lighting
• Experience with Lua or other interpreted languages
• Experience with Subversion or Perforce
• Experience using SQL databases -- database design, stored procedures
• Experience shipping multiple game titles
• Experience with Maya and MEL Scripts
To apply, please send a cover letter, r�sum�, and salary history/requirements in separate Word format documents and code samples in text files to resumes@blizzard.com.
Basic Tips for Resume/Demo Submission
No follow-up calls or emails, please. This is a full-time position in Irvine, California; internships and part-time positions are not available at this time.

Software Engineer, Platform Technologies
Blizzard Entertainment is looking for a talented programmer to work on core technology that will be leveraged across all Blizzard Entertainment games. This technology includes product/community launchers, installers, automated testing systems, and data distribution systems, among others. The ideal candidate will be a good communicator, be able to balance requirements against implementation, and have the ability to envision and help design workflows. This role gives an exciting opportunity to be involved on programming projects that are utilized across all current and future Blizzard Entertainment products, including World of Warcraft.
Blizzard Entertainment offers a fun, creative and technically challenging environment with excellent compensation and a full range of benefits.
Requirements:
• 3+ years experience in C++
• 1+ years programming in Perl, Python, Ruby, or Lua
• Strong background in two or more of these APIs: Win32, Mach, Cocoa, BSD, Linux, sockets, or STL
Responsibilities:
• Develop common internal systems libraries for Blizzard Entertainment tools and games.
• Develop systems such as the patcher, installer, downloader, and launcher for all Blizzard Entertainment games
• Provide continued development support for Blizzard Entertainment legacy games, including StarCraft, Warcraft III, and Diablo II.
• Develop internal automation tools such as build servers, unit test frameworks, and game testing tools.
Pluses:
• AI programming experience
• Technical writing experience
• Scrum/Agile experience
• Familiarity with Blizzard Entertainment games
Please send code samples in text files as well as a cover letter, resume, and salary history in separate Word format documents to resumes@blizzard.com.
Basic Tips for Resume/Demo Submission

News
Computer-Related Jobs: Now is the Time to Prepare
Friday, September 12th, 2003
Information technology jobs are getting hot again, and the time to train for them is now, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
In a recent study that listed the fastest growing occupations between now and 2010, the bureau noted that the top seven fastest growing occupations fall within an IT or computer-related field.
They are:
• Computer software engineers, applications
• Computer support specialists
• Computer software engineers, software systems
• Network and computer systems administrators
• Network systems and data communications analysts
• Desktop publishers
• Database administrators
According to the bureau, "Learning the technical skills necessary to work in these occupations remains paramount. Specialized certification and degree programs are the primary ways workers train for information technology occupations."
With programs ranging from computer programming to network security, North Seattle Community College is ready to provide this training. "We’re finding that many of our students have trained for other fields and are coming back to school to sharpen their skills and knowledge in the informational technology area,” said Betsy Campbell, IT instructor. "Even though there has been a slump in the informational technology industry itself, employers still need people with solid computer skills," she added.
The college’s experience is backed up by a recent study by the National Science Foundation that found that most workers who held a computer-related job had not majored in IT or computer-related fields but had bolstered their skills with technical training tailored to specific demands of their positions.
North offers classes in microcomputer applications, programming, web development, database management, network operating systems, network management, CISCO and network security. Enrollment and registration is now open for the winter quarter, which begins January 5.
More information is available in the class schedule and by contacting the Business, Engineering and Information Technology Division at 527-3730.

Brick and Mortar Companies:
1. Microsoft
2. Toys R’ Us
3. CD-R King
Dot Com Companies:
1. E-Bay
2. 360HipHop
3. AmCy.com

News:

A search is launched for Conficker's first victim
by Robert McMillan

March 20, 2009, 08:25 AM — IDG News Service —

Where did the Conficker worm come from? Researchers at the University of Michigan are trying to find out, using a vast network of Internet sensors to track down the so-called "patient zero" of an outbreak that has infected more than 10 million computers to date.

The university uses so-called darknet sensors that were set up about six years ago in order to keep track of malicious activity. With funding from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, computer scientists have banded together to share data collected from sensors around the world place sensors around the world.

"The goal is to get close enough so you can actually start mapping out how the spread started," said Jon Oberheide, a graduate student with the University of Michigan who is working on the project.

That's not an easy job. To find the minuscule clues that will identify the victim, researchers must sift through more than 50 terabytes of data, hoping to find the telltale signatures of a Conficker scan.

One of the ways that Conficker moves about is by scanning the network for other vulnerable computers, but it can be really hard to spot it for certain, Oberheide said. "The hard thing is to find the exact Conficker scanning activity, because there is a lot of other scanning going on," he said.

Tracking down patient zero has been done, however. In 2005, researchers tracked the 2004 Witty worm's first victim, (pdf) a U.S. military base, and even identified the European IP address used to launch the attack.

It's been years since anything as widespread as Conficker has surfaced however, so there have not been many chances to reproduce this effort.

When Conficker first appeared in October, though, researchers caught a break. Other worms had dodged this kind of analysis by blocking the darknet IP addresses, but Conficker's authors didn't do that. "We were kind of surprised that it did this completely random scan, and didn't blacklist our particular sensors," Oberheide said. "If they'd done a little bit of research, they could have discovered our [network]."

Soon after the Conficker outbreak the Michigan researchers saw a big spike on their sensors, which they attributed to the worm. The network was collecting about 2G of data per hour in November, but these days it's closer to 8G. "The increase in activity we've seen on these Darknet sensors is… incredible," Oberheide said. "Now this data is actually useful; we can go back six months and see what this worm was actually doing," he added.

Another group, called CAIDA (the Cooperative Association for Internet Data Analysis) published a Conficker analysis earlier this month. The Michigan researchers hope to post a similar analysis of their data in with the next few weeks, but it could be months before they narrow things down to patient zero.

In the meantime, "the goal is to get close enough so you can actually start mapping out how the spread started," Oberheide said.


Career/Job Opportunities

Details
i - ZAPP CEBU CORPORATION

Zapper's business is primed on solutions - developing versatile software solutions to meet the demands of the dynamic businesses in Asia today. Since 1986, Zapper is dedicated to providing up-to-date technology, applications and services in the human resource department to assist companies with making informed decisions. We understand that the right information leads to the right decisions and in turn, translates to successful businesses.

Currently we are looking for:

IT EXECUTIVE

Qualifications:
- Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent
- Minimum of 3 years IT working experience
- Good working knowledge in Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 2003 servers, Active Directory, Exchange Servers and Terminal Servers
- Strong working knowledge in LAN, WAN, Internet, VPN, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP
- Good written and verbal English communication
- MCSE/MCSA and/or CCNA Certifications are preferred
- Good documentation skills is an advantage
- Able to work independently and with a team or work with minimum supervision

For more information about our company, visit our website:
http://www.zapper.net



Details
BMF Web International is an Web consulting & development company, with a broad range of skills and experience. Our team of professionals are experts in their chosen fields, with our trainees also getting expert training from the team. We have been creating business software since 1994 and in 2004 we moved our focus to just web sites. We offer consulting and development services both within Australia & internationally, with projects as small as a home business to multinational corporations. We do the whole web project from concept, development to hosting.

We need to find a few excellent individuals who has strong skills in HTML, CSS, Drupal and PHP.

Skills that you MUST have:
- HTML (w3c compliant)
- CSS stylesheets
- PHP5 scripts
- Drupal (www.drupal.org)
- Good English (written and spoken)

Please have experience that you can show us.

Pay will depend upon your skills and qualification.



Details
GOLDEN PRINCE HOTEL AND SUITES

We need individuals to fill in the position for:

NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR

Qualifications:
- Graduate of BS Computer Science or IT related degree with 2 years IT related experience
- With working experience in managing & configuring networks (LAN & WAN), hardware & software installations, support updates and troubleshooting
- With knowledge on Linux mail & MYSQL database servers
- Proficient in windows server 2003 OS with Active Directory & Group policies experience
- Knowlegeable in CISCO router, CISCO IOS, managed switches, firewall, VPN client/remote connection applications
- Must have experience in back-up & disaster recovery
- Other applications such as Adobe Photoshop & CS2 and website development a plus

For more information about our company, visit our website:
http://www.goldenprincehotel.com
How to Apply
Interested applicant shall submit their application letter with latest photo, resume and a copy of transcript of records to:

Human Resource Department
Golden Prince Hotel & Suites
Acacia Street corner Archbishop Reyes Avenue
Cebu City



Brick and Mortar Companies turned dot-com

SM Cinemas - http://www.smcinema.com/SMCinemas/index.php?p=1
Waterfront Hotel - http://www.waterfronthotels.net/
LBC - http://www.lbcexpress.com/default.asp




Name: Arvin A. Penetrante