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Airbus abandons possible acquisition of Atos data division

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Airbus, a potential acquirer of the IT services company’s big data and security business, has walked away from the deal after completing its “due diligence” investigation. Managed IT Services, Mergers and Acquisitions, Technology Industry He only took over the top role at the company in mid-January.

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The top 15 big data and data analytics certifications

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Data and big data analytics are the lifeblood of any successful business. Getting the technology right can be challenging but building the right team with the right skills to undertake data initiatives can be even harder — a challenge reflected in the rising demand for big data and analytics skills and certifications.

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TechCrunch+ roundup: Cell-cultured meat, alternative financing, avoiding tech debt

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We are far from clear in knowing which technology will be the best,” she said. “So Startup accelerators’ definition of ‘value add’ is due for a refresh. One of the most notable trends in tech that has emerged during the pandemic is the steady commoditization of capital. Here’s how startups can prevent tech debt from piling up.

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The Significance of Open Source Software in the Digital-First Future Enterprise

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According to Linus Lai, Research Vice President, IDC, “In a digital-first world where every organisation is a software-driven business, our research shows that open source software plays a very significant role across the enterprise technology stack, driving innovation, improved customer experiences, and overall digital transformation”.

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Atos CEO Yves Bernaert quits over governance differences

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Two weeks ago, the company announced plans to sell off more of its activities , as it struggled to conclude the sale of its managed infrastructure services business, known as Tech Foundations, to EP Equity Investment. billion) in debt falling due within the year. IT Consulting Services, Managed Service Providers, Technology Industry

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Foote Partners: bonus disparities reveal tech skills most in demand in Q3

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Cash pay premiums for some IT certifications rose as much as 57% in Q3 in the US, highlighting for employees the importance of keeping up to date on training, and for CIOs the cost of running the latest (or oldest) technologies. No certification, no problem Bigger premiums were on offer for non-certified technical skills, however.

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Palantir Technologies’ Government Contracts Will Put It on Top

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Read why Vandita Jadeja says that Palantir Technologies, Inc. is an attractive company due to the large scale government contracts on Investor Place : Big data company Palantir Technologies (NYSE:PLTR) is slowly but surely moving higher this year. I have always been bullish on PLTR stock.