9
JUN
IQT plans Nashville tech-services center, could bring 900 jobs
IQT Inc., a business process outsourcing firm, plans to open a technical-services center in downtown Nashville that would generate up to 900 new jobs, according to sources and media reports.
A story out by Katilin Madden from Career Builder highlights the hiring and and salary trends likely to meet new grads in 2011.
“After three years of disappointing hiring and salary trends for entry-level workers, this year’s crop of college grads are facing improving job prospects. Not only are hiring projections up over last year, but employers are also planning to increase starting salaries for this year’s new graduates. Here’s a deeper look at both encouraging trends for the class of 2011.”
According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers’ 2011 job outlook, employers are planning to hire almost 20 percent more new graduates this fall than they did in the fall of 2010, the first double-digit year-over-year jump in hiring since 2007. The anticipated increase will also nearly halve the ratio of job seekers to job postings this year as well, bringing the number from 41-to-1 in 2010 to just 21-to-1 in 2011.
Which industries will provide the most jobs? The NACE survey reports that the most opportunities will be in accounting (public and private), consulting, financial analysis, sales, investment banking and management trainee programs; while a recent CareerBuilder survey on college hiring found that companies plan to recruit the most new grads in the areas of IT, customer service, sales, finance, accounting and marketing.
Regardless of major or degree, though, there are certain qualities that all employers will be looking for when they hire new talent. Human resources managers who responded to the CareerBuilder survey said that the most important areas of proficiency for a new grad are written and verbal communication, technical ability, project management, research and math.
Employers ranked the following as most important experiences for new grads:
1. Internships
2. Part-time jobs
3. Volunteer work
4. Class work
5. Involvement in school organizations
In addition to more job opportunities, graduates from the class of 2011 can expect salary offers that are higher than the ones their counterparts in 2010 and 2009 received. Twenty-six percent of employers surveyed by CareerBuilder said they planned to increase salary offers to new grads this year, up from 16 percent in 2010 and 11 percent in 2009.
Chemical Engineering $66,886
Computer Science $63,017
Mechanical Engineering $60,739
Computer Engineering $60,112
Information Sciences and Systems $56,868
Business Systems Networking/Telecommunications $56,808
The irony of this and every other data point we have been studying for three years is that the number of graduates in the highest paying jobs is going down. STEM (Science Technology Engineering Math) degrees are tougher to get, but the long term payoff is terrific. Parents, please encourage your children to pursue STEM degrees.
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What do March Madness and the Mayor of Techville have in common? You can’t win without the other. That’s right, this year, the Mayor of Techville will be decided on the hard court. On Wednesday, March 16, 2011, we will gather at the Flyer Saucer with all of our laptops, iPads, and smart phones to fill out our brackets. It is winner takes all. Bragging rights for the next year. John Anderson of XO has served as Mayor this past year and is running for re-election. The contest is open to everyone in Techville, so please get ready. Who will be the Mayor of Techville?
Register Here, It’s Free!
We would like to thank Apex Systems for sponsoring this event.
As Mayor of Techville, you will win the following package:
1. Free upgrade on the Techville map
2. Picture on the NTC Website and in the NTC Membership Newsletter
A new report out today and a pretty cool infographic show $54B in costs from identity theft in 2009. The average costs per consumer was $4,841. Make sure you take basic steps to help protect your identify both on and offline. For local resources to assist you, check in with Kroll.
Avoid Risks by doing the following:
In this infographic, created by Sam Franada of Lines & Moodswings for KGBPeople and based on data from Wikipedia, the I.D. Theft Center and other sources, we learn that 10% of Americans have had their identities stolen, and on average, each of those individuals lost around $5,000.
We know that Christmas is rapidly approaching and many of you still have yet to put a dent in your holiday shopping list! Here are some of the Nashville Technology Council’s most wanted tech accessories and gadgets this Christmas for a little inspiration:
“I have a pretty active lifestyle and am not one to want to sit still for very long. It takes a lot to capture my attention! But, with the Microsoft Xbox 360 Kinect, it’s a whole new game…no pun intended. It tracks voice commands and helps you correct everything from your golf swing to your dance moves. I become an avatar, how fun! It’s definitely on my list for Santa this year.” – Leah Magee
“Being the diehard Verizon Wireless fan that I am, my number one gadget wish list item is the HTC Droid Incredible. After playing with a friend’s for hours, I’m convinced that it’s the smaller, but just as powerful version of the iPhone 4. With five classic camera modes to choose from, the Retro Camera app can make the most amateur photographer like myself look like Ansel Adams. I also love the social media streamlining capabilities—it makes updating all sites so quick and easy! I sure hope Santa comes through on this one…” – Mollie McCormick
“As a busy working mother who often works at home, I’m hoping Santa brings me one of the HP Photosmart e-All-in-One Printers. HP’s ePrint technology allows the user to print anywhere, anytime, and with almost any device. I also like that it allows me to send print jobs securely and handles and variety of file formats. It’s just the thing I need to make my home office complete!” – Beth Foreman
“I have a pretty long list for Santa this year. MacAuthority has the new iPad as well as a 15-inch MacBook Pro that has been on my radar for a while. Sprint’s Samsung Epic 4G is also on my list after I got to test it out during our Annual Tech Awards. PC Mag put it on their Best of 2010 List for it’s keyboard functionality and overall performance. As someone who constantly has to be connected and able to send out communication, it’s reliable and an excellent tool for updating all of our social media resources.” – Katy Kirby
“I’ve had my eye a few things from Griffin Technology. Griffin has some of the best mobile accessories on the planet, and I love that they are based here in Nashville. Their Airstrap and Studio Stand for the iPad have been on my list for a while, and I also just discovered the leather cases made by Griffin + Col. Littleton. And I wouldn’t complain if someone left a new Dell Vostro V130 Laptop under my Christmas tree.” – Tod Fetherling
Happy Holidays from all of us at the Nashville Technology Council…and good luck with your holiday shopping!
Nashville Technology Blog (5/21/10)
NASHVILLE TECHNOLOGY JOB GROWTH CONTINUES
Research Reveals 892 Openings in Technology in Q2. 112% Increase from Q1.
The Nashville Technology Council today announced the release of its Q2 2010 Technology Hiring Trends Report. After extensive research, the report reveals over 892 technical jobs available in the Middle Tennessee area. The report was generated from public job postings from large job portals (i.e. CareerBuilder, Monster, etc.), specialty technology sites (i.e. Dice) and local employer sites.
The highest number of openings came from enterprise health care technology companies: Hospital Corporation of America (HCA), Deloitte (D), and Community Health Systems (CHS). In addition, other local industry heavyweights like music, publishing, manufacturing, and transactions continue to post job openings in technology.
The most prevalent technology positions are in software development. Development is followed by Management, Analyst, Web Developers, and Network Engineers. In addition to job openings, the report also illustrates programming languages that are most needed in the today’s technology industry. .Net, Java, C#, and PHP are in highest demand for potential employees, as well as SQL database positions.
“Technology rebounded quickly as an industry in the second quarter. In particular tech jobs in healthcare, digital content, publishing, and transactions,” said J. Tod Fetherling, President/CEO of Nashville Technology Council. “Nashville’s technology community has many exciting new opportunities for employment.”
The Nashville Technology Council also announced a partnership with Vaco to help fund and support the on-going job research initiative. The two organizations will begin investigating a statewide initiative for the technology job report.
Join us today at Technology Nashville at the Curb Center where we will be discussing this and many more exciting areas of Nashville’s Technology Community.
Zycron is an international information technology services and solutions firm headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee. Since 1991, Zycron has offered IT solutions to a broad client base, and today is the primary provider for numerous Fortune 500 companies.
Comcast, the nation’s largest cable company, is a leading provider of entertainment, information and communications products and services, with 24.4 million cable customers, 14.7 million high-speed Internet customers and 6.1 million voice customers. Our high-speed Internet service operates across our vast network, with more than 145,000 miles of fiber. Comcast has the first and largest 40G backbone in the world. We currently serve 18 of the top 21 markets delivering multi-tier Ethernet, broadband and wideband services.
Brandon Technology Consulting, Inc. (BTC) is a leading edge provider of innovative Information Technology services and solutions; specializing in Information Assurance and IT Security. BTC’s Information Assurance services are designed to protect an organization’s information assets. BTC incorporates tools and techniques that insure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of sensitive information such as email, financial data, client information, databases, HR records, and proprietary data. Our proven methodologies and commitment to excellence maximizes an organization’s defense against unauthorized and malicious activities. BTC also offers comprehensive Network Engineering, Data Management and Help Desk services.
The Nexus Group is a trusted provider and safe haven for business applications, technology infrastructure, security and high QoS connectivity. At the heart of NEXUS: A secure modern datacenter delivering the Confidentially, Integrity and Availability your customers, employees and business partners demand.
The Nashville Business Journal is Music City’s leading business source, providing the Middle Tennessee community with local breaking business news and connecting people with opportunities to grow their business.
eMids Technologies Inc. is a leading offshore and onshore outsourcing solutions company to Fortune 2000 companies. Based in Nashville, Tenn., with support offices in Bangalore, India, eMids is an SEI CMMi Level 3 Company with a proven global delivery model.
Cook Systems International is ISO 27001 certified and a leading Systems Integrator and provider of I.T. services and solutions. TN-based, we are People Centered…Solutions Driven. We deliver the best offerings of both niche providers and the big management-consulting firms with lower cost and higher flexibility.
CIBER, Inc. (NYSE: CBR) is a pure-play international system integration consultancy and outsourcing provider with superior value-priced services and reliable delivery for both private and government sector clients.
Alltech, Inc. provides information technology staffing solutions. Our technology professionals are available for contract, contract-to-hire, and permanent placement.
CentreSource We believe every client has the ability to color outside the lines of traditional marketing and o something unique that engages audiences in new ways. That by definition, is interactive — meaningful online experiences with your customers, clients, prospects, partners, personnel, or the world in general. Whoever matters to you. We provide support as an Agency and as Special Forces.
HISCALL offers a dedicated, highly trained technical team, sales and support personnel for consultation, design, installation and maintenance services of voice & data networks. These include converged as well as traditional networks, incorporating VoIP and IP Telephony. We offer solutions from world class manufacturers including Avaya, ShoreTel, NEC and Cisco.
As the U.S.’s largest online job site, CareerBuilder.com puts over 1 million jobs in front of poised job seekers wherever they are – at home or at work – in print and on the Internet. More than 23 million unique visitors come to the site every month to check out the opportunities in every industry, field and job type.
Trevecca Nazarene University is a Christian community providing education for leadership and service. The University through the Trevecca Institute of Computer Information Technology (TICIT), located in the School of Business & Management, supports the business community by providing several information technology programs. These include a traditional B.S. in Information Technology (with concentrations in Graphic Design and Multimedia, Web Development, and Specialized Computing), B.B.A. degrees in Information Technology, Digital Multimedia Communication, and E-Commerce, and an accelerated 17-month degree completion program leading to a B.S. in Computer Information Technology. The institute also offers an M.B.A. degree with a concentration in Information Technology. The programs use industry-leading products from Microsoft, Oracle, IBM, and Cisco, among others.
Windstream Communications is a provider of broadband Internet, phone service, and Dish Network Digital Television packages. We provide residential telecommunications services as well as services to small, medium, and large businesses.
[meta]marketer is a web marketing “un”-agency that draws upon a network of smart marketers. We help clients improve their online presence by optimizing customer/visitor experience and aligning web marketing strategy with overall business objectives for increased profitability.
LBMC is the largest regional accounting and financial services family of companies based in Tennessee. In addition to being a solutions leader in accounting, tax, audit, consulting, human resources, staffing, and technology, LBMC has been among the fastest growing professional services organizations in Tennessee for the past several years.
XO Communications is one of the nation’s largest communications service providers focused exclusively on businesses, government, and carrier and wholesale service providers nationwide.
Ingram Marine Group describes Ingram’s operating units involved in transporting bulk commodities on America’s inland waterways, dredging sand, terminaling bulk commodities, and delivering fuel and supplies to the towing industry. The largest of the operating units is Ingram Barge Company, which transports coal, aggregates, grain, fertilizer, ores, alloys, steel and chemicals with a fleet of more than 100 towboats and nearly 4,000 barges, the largest in the industry. Other units include Ingram Materials (sand dredging), Custom Fuel Services (diesel fuel and supplies), Triangle Fleet (ship anchorage in Louisiana), and bulk commodities terminals in Florida and Tennessee. For more information, visit www.ingrambarge.com.
RCG is a single-source solution provider with the experience and expertise to custom design voice/data systems/networks and internal mission critical networks to meet your specific needs. With a staff of over 70 years combined experience in the telecom industry, we provide expertise in customer service, provisioning, repair, sales and network design. RCG will work in tandem with your carrier account teams to help you project manage your network services, implementations and any customer care or billing issues that arise. RCG can serve as a customer advocate with your carrier to make sure your account is handled appropriately. We specialize in consulting, designing and implementing infrastructures that enable companies to focus on their core business and provide the highest possible return on your telecom investments.
DSi, Document Solutions, Inc. provides a wide range of traditional and technology-driven services for the legal industry, including Electronic Discovery and Digital Forensics (Computers, Mobile Phones, Servers, Databases, Hosting, Data Recovery, Copying, Photocopying, Printing, Trial Boards, Document Management, Document Scanning, Imaging, OCR and more). With years of experience, our dedicated litigation support professionals can provide you with a wide range of solutions in a time-frame that works for your project.
Golf Galaxy is the leading golf equipment store in the region. Located conveniently in Cool Springs area.
Sprint Nextel offers a comprehensive range of wireless and wireline communications services bringing the freedom of mobility to consumers, businesses, and government users. Spring Nextel served more than 48 million customer at the end of the first quarter of 2010 and is widely recognized for developing, engineering, and deploying innovated technologies; offering industry-leading mobile data services, leading prepaid brands including Virgin Mobile USA, Boost Mobile, and Assurance Wireless and institutional and Internal push-to-talk capabilities; and a global Tier 1 Internet Backbone.
Join us for the inaugural Nashville Technology Awards tonight at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center. We have a wonderful evening planned for all attendees. 31 finalist will compete for 10 awards. “Nashville has needed a recognition platform for technologists and technology companies for a long time,” said J. Tod Fetherling, President and CEO of the Nashville Technology Council. “Tonight will be a great celebration as we recognize the best finalist in Nashville and announce an overall winner.”
Red Carpet Arrivals begin at 5:00 PM
Dinner begins at 6:00 PM
Program begins at 6:45 PM
Mayor Karl Dean to speak at 6:50 PM
Awards Show begins at 7:00 PM
After Party at Past Perfect begins at 8:00 PM
*VIP reception 5-6:00 PM
Attire: Tech Festive
CIO of the Year – Sponsored by KPMG
• Noel Williams, HCA
• Gary Seay, CHS
• Sameer Bhargava, PureSafety
• Vanessa Hickman, Metro Nashville Airport
Start-up Company of the Year – Sponsored by Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC
• Remarkable Wit
• Credence Healthcare
IT Student of the Year – Sponsored by HP
• David Sulpy, Lipscomb University
• Hank Carter, Belmont University
• J.A. Hayes – Ruffin, Fisk University
Volunteer of the Year – Sponsored by HCA
• Tracy Evers, Women in Technology of Tennessee
• Chris Beck, EDS
• Kent Fourman, Permanent General
The “Green” Award – Sponsored by HealthSpring
• NovaCopy
• Nissan North America
• edo Interactive
• Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC
• EMMA
Innovator of the Year – Sponsored by LBMC
• Sal Novin, Linnaeus
• Cliff Duffey, Cybera
• Nicholas Holland, centresource
• Larry Wilson, Zycron
• Adam Solesby, StudioNow
• Clint Smith, EMMA
Social Media / Blogger of the Year – Sponsored by RJ Young
• Dave Delaney, Griffin Technology
• Kate O’Neill, [meta] marketer
• Rex Hammock, Hammock, Inc.
Lifetime Achievement – Sponsored by ComFrame Software Corporation
• David Condra, Dalcon Communications
• Jim Lackey, Passport Health
• Nicholas Holland, centresource
Software Programmer / Engineer of the Year – Sponsored by eMids
• Chip Hayner, centre{source}
• Thomas Holland, O’Charley’s
Technology Organization of the Year – Sponsored by XO Communications
• HCA
• Remarkable Wit
• EDS an HP Company
• Lipscomb University
• Community Health Systems
• Permanent General
• Fisk University
• PureSafety
• Nissan
• Belmont University
• Metro Nashville Airport
• NovaCopy
• Credence Healthcare
• Women in Technology of TN
• edo Interactive
• EMMA
• Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz
• centre{source}
• Zycron
Community CalendarTech Titan sponsor, Healthways, and Tech Diamond partner, HP, have signed a ten-year contract. HP will help with the development of Healthways’ Embrace information system.
For more information, visit the Nashville Business Journal.
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