10 hard truths for software developers

	Robert L. Mitchell: Survey: Cobol noose tightening | Microsoft counted as key Linux contributor, for now anyway
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	10 hard truths for software developers On most days, programming is a rewarding experience, with no problem too challenging to solve. Perseverance, intuition, the right tool -- they all come together seamlessly to produce elegant, beautiful code. Read More WEBCAST: Motorola Mobility How to Distribute Apps to Your Mobile Workforce In this podcast, Greg Hansen, Sr. Director of IT at Motorola Mobility, discusses the need for enterprises to manage app distribution, which group/division has this responsibility, options for distributing apps, and Motorola Mobility's approach. View Now In this Issue INSIDER Robert L. Mitchell: Survey: Cobol noose tightening Microsoft counted as key Linux contributor, for now anyway Dell buys application modernization firm Clerity WEBCAST: IBM Banking on the Mainframe This presentation will look at banking application issues and provide examples on how banks and financial market clients are responding to these challenges. Learn More INSIDER Robert L. Mitchell: Survey: Cobol noose tightening This year more IT organizations say they're seeing a Cobol talent shortage, and the number of programmers nearing retirement has spiked since our last survey on the subject. Insider (registration required) Read More WHITE PAPER: IBM Web Application Security e-Kit IBM Rational® AppScan® can help you effectively design security into your products and services early in the lifecycle, in a way which is resilient to change. Download your complimentary e-Kit now to receive white papers, demos, podcasts and additional information. Read Now Microsoft counted as key Linux contributor, for now anyway For the first time ever, and probably only temporarily, Microsoft can be counted as a key contributor to Linux. Read More Dell buys application modernization firm Clerity Dell said Tuesday it has purchased application modernization vendor Clerity Solutions, in its second enterprise software-related acquisition news this week. Read More
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