December 2012 - Page 2 of 9

A study released today by Microsoft and the International Data Corporation (IDC) shows that millions of cloud-related IT jobs are sitting open and millions more will open up in the next two years due to a shortage in cloud-certified IT workers.

December 19, 2012

Technology Analysts Predict Widening Cloud Skills Gap for IT

Research projects as many as 7 million new cloud-related IT jobs globally by 2015, with fewer qualified candidates to fill open roles, according to global hiring managers.

December 19, 2012

Tracking Santa’s Sleigh the High-Tech Way

North American Aerospace Defense (NORAD) started using its radars to track Santa Claus after a fateful wrong number nearly 60 years ago. This year, NORAD and Microsoft are teaming up to use technology to help children all over the world follow Santa’s journey.