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Privacy concerns leads to FTC probe of US$3.1 billion Google-DoubleClick deal

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is investigating Google Inc.'s proposed US$3.1 billion purchase of DoubleClick Inc., according to news reports Tuesday

NASA exec keeps rocket science out of project management

Ronald Phelps would be the first to admit he's not an IT guy. But the NASA executive does know a thing or two about the strategic role of information technology in the launching and control of space missions. He also knows there's no need for rocket science in managing an IT project.

Six steps to a new CIO job

Just how does one go about conducting a proactive, precise, effective job search? Well, if you love a good analogy as much as the next CIO, then think of your next job search as something like bringing a quality product to market. In this scenario, you, of course, are the product. Follow these steps to prepare for a full-blown launch to market.

Municipalities tap community

While the demand for skilled IT workers has never been greater, a tighter rein on municipal budgets and overall spending has forced many Canadian cities to place less emphasis on IT staff training. Most municipal IT training is done on a yearly or biannual basis, meaning staff don't necessarily access the most up-to-date information on IT security.

Computer issues delay Scottish election results

The results of Scotland's elections have been thrown into chaos and results delayed by technical problems with the newly introduced electronic counting system.

Wiseman wins Heintzman leadership award

Lauded as a tireless leader and visionary, Roy Wiseman, CIO of the Region of Peel, is the 2007 recipient of the Heintzman Leadership Award presented yesterday at the Lac Carling Congress at Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont. The leadership award is presented on behalf of the Institute for Citizen-Centred Service (ICCS) to an individual who demonstrates outstanding leadership within the public sector in promoting citizen-centred service.

London police faces Olympic deadline for IT spending

London's Metropolitan Police is set to make a series of key IT spending decisions over the next three years, before a "lockdown" to prevent disruption close to the 2012 Olympics, analysts have predicted.

City of Torontos CIO

Blazing a new trail is not exactly a novel experience for David Wallace. It's something he's had to do quite a few times during the course of two decades spent in several senior IT positions in Ontario. In his newest challenge, Wallace has been named as the first CIO for the City of Toronto.

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