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Top 7 Life Coaching iPhone And Web Apps - 31 Dec 2015 22:18

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[[html]]Perhaps it is not life coaching in name, but 43things is certainly life coaching in nature.<br><br>The premise is that you arrive at the site, see a list of a goals that other people have publicly committed to. See something you like, cheer the person on or take up the cause yourself. The community can cheer you for <a href="http://www.softservedigital.co.za">web development application company</a> achieving a milestone along the way and there is a denouement as you are asked to let the world know exactly how the experience made you feel. Sound familiar to all the coaches out there? The only difference here is that it is all community based. There are no professional coaches charging fees to engage in the goal setting behavior.<br><br>So how can you use this as a coaching tool? If you have a client stumped on what they should strive for, there is no better place to look than here. The goals range from the noble (Follow A Budget) to the optimistic (Fly To Space) to the down right zany (Get Arrested). Although, I can't really recommend coaching for the last one… even though most coaching is still done over the phone!<br><br>Stars (out of 5): 4.68<br><br>Cost: Free<br><br>iPhone App: Available<br><br>Go to: 43Things.com<br><br>In your travels around the web, if you have run into a coaching app that deserves mention (or significant praise) please let me know in the guestbook below!<br><br><a href='http://hubpages.com/health/lifecoachingiphoneapps'>http://hubpages.com/health/lifecoachingiphoneapps</a>[[/html]] - Comments: 0

Top child friendly restaurants in Johannesburg (jhb), South Africa, Papachinos, Midrand, Kids - 31 Dec 2015 06:46

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[[html]]Topping the list is the Spur chain of resultants, sure, the food at other places is better, but Spur has stood the test of time. Their solid no frills, wholesome, kind of food your mom makes menu ensures that there is something for everyone.<br><br>They have a branch in just about every neighborhood , I have three in a short driving distance from my home!<br><br><object width="400" height="241"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/FE7Ea0ffqOg&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/FE7Ea0ffqOg&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="400" height="241"></embed></object><br><br>Spur lives up to its tag line as the official restaurant of the South African family, they serve generous portions of food in a friendly and relaxing environment.<br><br>Most have a dedicated play area with a selection of toys, trampolines, climbing frames, video games, climbing walls, and face painting. They are usually dedicated minders and some have an enclosure for smaller children.<br><br>The relaxed environment and many locations make this the easiest place to go with the family.<br><br><img src="http://www.vocso.com/images/web-application-development-header.jpg" width="380" /><br><br>Ones I frequent regularly are;<br><br>7 Eagles Spur<br><br>Shop No. L103<br><br>Greenstone Mall, <br><br>Cnr Modderfontein &amp; Van Riebeeck<br><br>Edenvale<br><br>1609<br><br>Chicago Spur - Closed Down<br><br>Shop 91 - 93 Key West Centre<br><br>43 van Buuren Rd<br><br>Bedfordview<br><br>2008<br><br>Wichita Spur<br><br>Shop U63/66, Eastgate Shopping Centre<br><br>Bradford Rd<br><br>Bedfordview<br><br>2008<br><br>Visit their web site for more information<br><br><a href='http://hubpages.com/food/kidsfoodjohannesburg'>http://hubpages.com/food/kidsfoodjohannesburg</a><br><br>[[/html]] - Comments: 0

How To Save CMYK Images In Gimp - 28 Dec 2015 16:31

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[[html]]<img alt="Separate+ brings CMYK capability to Gimp" data-caption="Separate+ brings CMYK capability to Gimp" data-credit="Ian Pullen" data-credit-link="http://www.ianpullen.com" src="https://static.suite.io/article_images/orig/789184_com_separate.jpg" title="Separate+ brings CMYK capability to Gimp"/>Gimp has become an ever more powerful image editing tool and it can now offer a viable alternative to Adobe Photoshop for Graphic Designers who are operating on a budget. While lacking the raw power of Photoshop, for most jobbing Graphic Designers, it can offer enough of the necessary features for it to be of daily use, perhaps alongside Scribus and Inkscape.<br><br>There is an introduction to Gimp in this Suite101 Overview of the Free Image Editor Gimp.<br><br>In native form, Gimp's biggest weakness for many Graphic Designers is its lack of support for the production of CMYK images, which are required for commercial press production of printed materials. By default Gimp functions in the RGB color space, which is fine for the production of online graphics or producing materials for printing on a desk top printer.<br><br>Adding CMYK Capability to Gimp<br><br>The Separate+ plug-in for Gimp can bring the ability to save images as Tiff files with CMYK separations included. The plug-in is offered for free download by Yoshinori Yamakawa from the Yellowmagic website and is a development of another plug-in initially produced by Alastair M. Robinson.<br><br>The Separate+ plug-in doesn't bring true CMYK color space editing to Gimp in the way that Adobe Photoshop users will be familiar with and actually works by converting an RGB image into a file that contains 4 layers to represent the 4 ink colors. This image can then be saved as a TIFF for use in a DTP application.<br><br>Installing the Separate+ Plug-in for Gimp<br><br>After downloading the latest version from the Yellowmagic website, which is linked to above, the files should be extracted from the Zip file. Included among those files is a README file which contains information on how to install the plug-in.<br><br>The plug-in has a dependency on another file called liblcms-1.dll and if a user's version of Gimp doesn't include this file, it can also be downloaded from the Yellowmagic site.<br><br>Using the Separate+ Plug-in for Gimp<br><br>When successfully installed, the Separate+ plug-in adds a new entry to the Image menu labelled simply Separate that offers four sub-options. The two most important options are Separate and Save. The former opens the dialogue that offers several options before converting an RGB image to CMYK and the resulting image then can be saved as a TIFF using the latter option.<br><br>While the plug-in offers color profile management options and soft proofing, most Graphic Designers will use the default settings unless advised otherwise by the end printer.<br><br>The Separate+ plug-in for Gimp extends the capabilities of the application for users who need to produce materials for press reproduction, though it doesn't have the full ease of use and flexibility that Adobe Photoshop users will be used to.<br><br>[[/html]] - Comments: 0

How Does Web Application Development Benefit A Business? - 28 Dec 2015 10:18

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[[html]]Average: <br><br>Your rating: None Average: 5 (1 vote)<br><br>A website on the internet can help a business execute a number of functions such as making sales, gathering new customers, interacting with existing customers, etc. However, the use of websites is often time-consuming, especially when they are used over devices such as smartphones and tablet PCs. Websites contain large sections of content which are often unnecessary for customers who are looking to make purchases or interact with the representatives of the company.<br><br>On the other hand, the use of web applications can help to make this process less time consuming and more convenient. These applications do not contain much text, and the concentration is more towards offering users direct access to the features and functions of their desire. Hence, they often prove to be more useful for people than company websites. Moreover, such apps can also help to benefit businesses due to the increased usage of mobile devices, where these apps have a much lesser loading-time than websites.<br><br><img src="http://www.designing-solutions.com/WebApplicationDevelopmentProjects/images/CRM_Lg.png" width="396" /><br><br><object width="400" height="241"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/PVfJnltHIM4&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/PVfJnltHIM4&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="400" height="241"></embed></object><br><br>Today, most people access the internet using their smartphone devices or other such mobile devices. The longer load-time of websites can lead to increased frustrations and greater customer dissatisfaction, whereas the shorter load-time and ease-of-use of applications helps to enhance customer satisfaction. Therefore, it is of critical importance for every small and large business to ensure that they have a web application developed for the services so that their customers are able to access the functions of their websites with greater ease. This, however, does not undermine the importance of websites in any manner!<br><br>Now, in order to get a fully-functional app developed for their business, it is best for a company to hire the services of a Web Application Development company. This will ensure that the development of the application is executed by professionals with the capability, expertise and the experience in the development of such apps. However, there are so many such companies in every major country in the world that it can often become very confusing and challenging for a company to hire the right set of professionals. Hence, when looking to hire such professionals, companies must ensure the following:<br><br>The professionals must develop the apps in a manner that offers the business software solutions Singapore to their varying needs.The professionals must make use of an innovative approach in order to achieve the best results.The application must be developed while keeping in mind the benefit of both parties involved.The professionals must have an amicable attitude to maintain a working relationship with their client base in the long run.<br><br>After all, web applications have to be updated and modified on a regular basis, and the services of the professional team might be needed in the future as well. Hence, it is important to hire an apps development company that offers services of supreme quality. In order to hire such a company, it is critical to conduct the right amount of research so that hiring the wrong company can be avoided. It must be kept in mind that the experience and the satisfaction levels of customers would highly depend on the ease-of-use and the functionality of the apps developed!<br><br><a href='http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/how-does-web-application-development-benefit-a-business'>http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/how-does-web-application-development-benefit-a-business</a><br><br>[[/html]] - Comments: 0

Yahoo - 26 Dec 2015 04:23

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[[html]]The Best Model Off-Duty Style of the Year (13 photos)As we near the end of 2015, its a time for rest, reflection, and possibly time to make a few style resolutions. Like, say, upping your weekend style game (read: no more darting out to run errands in sweats so grubby youre terrified of running into someone you know). If your own off-duty style<br><br><a href='http://voices.yahoo.com/associated_content_07_21_2008.htmlBrief'>http://voices.yahoo.com/associated_content_07_21_2008.htmlBrief</a><br><br>[[/html]] - Comments: 0

Web Development Will Continue to Evolve in 2014 | Himanshu Sareen - 25 Dec 2015 05:59

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[[html]]Throughout 2013, smartphone and tablet iterations altered how programmers and web development companies approached building web applications. In many ways this past year was a transition point. Brands, designers, and developers were finally acclimating their skills to the evolving mobile medium.<br><br>Responsive web design (RWD) was arguably the leading trend in web and mobile development over the past two years. And HTML5 continued to slowly but surely provide the means to "write once, and run anywhere." Now that the industry has become familiar with designing and coding for mobile users in addition to PC users, the line between 'mobile' and 'desktop' experiences is blurring.<br><br>Smarter Transitions<br><br>Mobile apps have contributed to a web design renaissance. The influence of iOS and Android designers on the way web developers go about building web applications is undeniable. Specifically when it comes to performing functions and interacting with a website's interface, developers will focus more on smooth web transitions that replicate a mobile app experience. Seamless performance with a visually pleasing interface is now a standard expectation thanks to tablets and smartphones. <br><br>With Retina screens and the introduction of 4K resolution, designers are focusing more than ever on seamless transitions that accompany website functionality. This applies to desktops and mobile devices alike. Spurred by advances in screen resolution, web development techniques and touch screen technology, users in 2014 will expect picture perfect visual aesthetics to accompany every function. With such increased screen clarity, users will spot the slightest of flaws. Throughout 2014 expect websites to seem much more app-like.<br><br>Blurring the Line Between OS and Browser<br><br>This past year saw the release of two significant milestones when it comes to browsers. Google and Mozilla released variants of their popular browsers as full-fledged operating systems. For the first time, consumers can choose to run their entire PC experience through Chrome and Firefox. With the rise in popularity of Chromebooks there is a new standard being set for who can offer a great operating system.<br><br>In 2014, expect the web browser to evolve into a new beast entirely. HTML5 web development for instance, can effectively port a console quality video game experience directly through a web browser. No plugins and no downloads required, just direct access to an immersive digital experience powered by a browser.<br><br>Renewed Focus on Go-Live<br><br>Following the international debacle that was the launch of Healthcare.gov, brands and organizations will place a major focus on flawless go-lives throughout 2014. Quality assurance processes and testing procedures became talking points on the 24 hour news cycle. For the first time ever, web development processes were engrained in the public. It was as if the United States had failed to reach the moon.<br><br><img src="http://www.axis80.com/img/slider/slide-web-application-development.jpg" width="337" /><br><br>With such a disastrous precedent for a failed launch, companies will avoid any and all comparisons to the Healthcare.gov launch. By focusing on the non-glamorous processes like user acceptance testing and QA testing, brands will use the go-live phase to further exemplify their operational prowess. It may not be as exciting as a hackathon, but it will help ensure a more seamless launch and avoid damage to a brand's reputation.<br><br>A Focus on Typography<br><br>Websites and web applications will continue to adapt to mobile screen sizes. Tablets and smartphones have comparably different reading experiences and navigation than standard PC web experiences. One of the major issues with websites and web applications viewed via mobile, stems from the difficulty of reading text. To help solve this challenge in 2014, web developers will begin experimenting with the size, location, and layout of type-based content.<br><br>The trend of flat design, brought about by Windows 8 and iOS7, has resulted in a new take on text-content and its relation to web design. Brands like Audi have gone so far as to design their own custom font. Throughout 2014 expect to see websites where text based content is a focal point of the user experience.<br><br>Web Development In the Post-PC Era<br><br>Although we're progressing from PCs it does not mean that they're dead. Now that developers are acclimated to mobile web experiences, expect those lessons to emerge in the web development trends used this year. In my role as the CEO of web development company Icreon Tech, I work with clients on a daily basis who express interest in more immersive web experiences that stand out in today's app driven world. In 2014, the web will exhibit many signs that show we are in a post-PC era.<br><br>[[/html]] - Comments: 0

Web Application Basics and Definition - 25 Dec 2015 04:37

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[[html]]<img style="float:right;margin:10px;border:none;" src="http://blog.phxconsultants.com/wp-content/images/web_application_development.jpg" width="340" /><br><br>Simply put, a web application is a software or program that a user accesses through a web browser using the internet or a network. Most people who used a computer are already familiar with applications and programs as for sure, their computers have locally installed software.<br><br><object width="400" height="241"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/MlF1mf6s94w&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/MlF1mf6s94w&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="400" height="241"></embed></object><br><br>A good example of locally installed software is Microsoft Office. A desktop program (other term for local program) is different from a web application as local programs only require to be installed on the computer and that the PC meets the minimum system requirement of the particular program. Once these two conditions are met, any user of the computer can launch and use the local application (of course this is assuming they have permissions to use the program).<br><br>Web apps on the other hand are applications that can run on any remote computer as long as that computer has a web browser and network connection. Some web applications require or can only be accessed on specific web browsers, while others require browser add ins or browser languages (e.g Java). Needless to say, web apps are dependent on the network connection speed on which the remote computer is using.<br><br>Web apps can be simple or complex. Simple web apps have been around even before the popularity boom of the internet. Examples of simple web apps are message boards and the PERL scripting language. However, as networking technology evolve, more complex web apps are developed as many businesses and organizations saw that they can maximize this technology potential. Nowadays, complex web apps not only involve file sharing but sharing of whole database, spread sheets, etc<br><br>[[/html]] - Comments: 0

Day Trip to Cabbage Key, Florida - 25 Dec 2015 02:09

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[[html]]<img alt="Cabbage Key Water Tower, Florida" data-caption="Cabbage Key Water Tower, Florida" data-credit="Jennifer A. Huber" data-credit-link="" src="https://static.suite.io/article_images/orig/3da0d354-1b11-476f-a2ac-744f114aafdb.jpg" title="Cabbage Key Water Tower, Florida"/>Jimmy Buffett states on his Web site Margaritaville a journey to Tortola, British Virgin Islands inspired his famous Cheeseburger in Paradise song but Cabbage Key Inn and Restaurant in Southwest Florida (Tel: (239) 283-2278) claims to have served the inspirational burger. While the inspirational cheeseburger is debatable, a day trip to Cabbage Key, Florida, is worth the trip.<br><br>Reasons to Plan a Day Trip to Cabbage Key<br><br>Cabbage Key is a Southwest Florida island in Pine Island Sound and only accessible by boat so a visit is worth bragging rights. Visitors can navigate their own boat, buddy up to a boat owner, take a water taxi, or hop on a cruise either from Captiva Island, Pine Island or Punta Gorda. Cabbage Key is also accessible by helicopter or seaplane. There are no roads on the 100-acre island just winding paths through tropical foliage and along residences.<br><br>Cabbage Key is home to historical intrigue. The island was purchased by playwright and novelist Mary Roberts Rinehart in 1938 as a wedding gift for her son and sold in 1944. Cabbage Key Inn and Restaurant sits atop a 38-foot Calusa Indian shell mound and next to the inn is the Historical Cabbage Key Water Tower dating back to the 1930s. Its 41 steps lead to a birds eye view of Pine Island Sound.<br><br>The inn is literally dripping in wealth. Aptly named the Dollar Bill Bar, thousands of dollar bills, most signed by previous guests, are taped to the restaurants walls and ceiling. One story says a fisherman taped a dollar bill on the wall in case he had a dry fishing day and could return to at least a dollar. Whether true or not others followed his lead and annually innkeepers Phyllis and Rob Wells donate the fallen bills to area charities which have totaled as much as $10,000.<br><br>Cheeseburgers in paradise satisfy the palate and the view is equally fantastic with palm trees framing panoramic scenes of Pine Island Sound. An outdoor seating area is the most popular and the screened porch is second choice. During season, between February and June, the restaurant estimates to serve between 650 and 700 people a day.<br><br>Cheeseburgers ($7.99) are not served with french fried potatoes as Jimmy Buffett sang but with choice of cole slaw or potato salad. And no draft beer, as Buffett sang. Beers are served either by the can or bottle. Homemade key lime pie and mud pie are large enough to share. In addition to burgers the restaurant is recognized for its fresh seafood selection and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.<br><br>Planning Day Trip to Cabbage Key<br><br>Following are four cruise companies either offering scheduled trips or water taxi service. Advance reservations are required.<br><br>King Fisher Fleet from Fishermens Village in Punta Gorda, offers full-day excursions to Cabbage Key Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. The trip departs at 9 a.m. and returns by 5 p.m. Cost: $26.95 plus tax, lunch not included. (Tel: (941) 639-0969)Captiva Cruises from Captiva Island, offers daily excursions departing from McCarthys Marina and South Seas Island Resort at 10 a.m. and returns at 3 p.m. Cost: $35 plus tax, lunch not included (Tel: (239) 472-5300)Daily nature cruises with Tropic Star departs from Pineland Marina on Pine Island, at 9:30 a.m. and returns at 4 p.m. In addition to a lunch stop at Cabbage Key, visitors can swim and shell at nearby Cayo Costa State Park, which is also only accessible by boat. Cost: $30 plus tax, lunch not included. Tropic Star also provides water taxi service (Tel: 239-283-0015)Island Girl Charters provides water taxi service from North Captiva Island (Tel: 239-633-8142)Stay on Cabbage Key<br><br>Those with more time than an afternoon can spend a few nights on the private island. Cabbage Key Inn rents six hotel rooms and seven cottages. Depending on time of year, rates range between $99 and $139 for hotel rooms and $140 - $389 for cottages.<br><br>Nearby Sanibel Island offers additional funky dining options and descriptions of four must-visit restaurants are included in "Where to Eat on Sanibel Island Florida, Florida."<br><br>[[/html]] - Comments: 0

Computer Related Careers - 25 Dec 2015 01:32

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[[html]]<img src="http://kepran.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/web-application-development-in-bangalore.jpg" width="365" /><br><br>The last decade saw many ups and downs in the job market and the economy at large. In the early and mid years of the last decade, computer related jobs were the hottest in the industry. But the economic recession had a negative impact on the IT sector. However, a good thing is that IT jobs are back in full force and in demand again. Since computers are being used in almost every industry, there are many avenues for IT professionals to explore. This has also led to the evolution of new careers in IT, apart from conventional software and hardware jobs. There are some professionals who even provide consulting services to clients. A point to note is that a majority of these professions have an average salary of above $60,000 per annum, an amount which is counted in the high-paying scale. Note that to excel in these jobs, one needs to be willing to get his knowledge upgraded with latest technologies, concepts, and theories relating to his area of expertise. Training and certifications can surely help individuals become adept in their jobs. <br><br>Profession&#13;Profile&#13;Software Engineer&#13;Software engineering is probably the most popular career in the IT industry. The primary job of this professional is to design and develop software which can be used for different purposes. They are well versed with IT terminologies, SDLC, software upgrades, troubleshooting, and other concepts in software development. The criterion for entry in this field is a diploma, certification, or bachelor's in software engineering, or experience as an entry-level computer programmer. As of now, these engineers can get a median income of about $90,000 per year.&#13;Technical Writer&#13;This position has recently received impetus in the job industry. The need for technical writers has increased due to advancements in technology which we all are not aware of. The fundamental role of a technical writer is to make help guides about a new software or technology. The job includes helping users understand in simple words, how to use an application or gadget. These documentation professionals are required in IT companies which release software products. They are also required for writing user manuals for products and help guidelines for web applications and software. Aspiring candidates in this area need to have excellent written communication skills and they are also expected to be adept in using utilities like FrameMaker, PageMaker, Corel Draw, RoboHelp, DreamWeaver, Cold Fusion, and other documentation software like these. These documentation experts make about $70,000 per annum on an average.&#13;Computer Hardware Engineer&#13;As the name suggests, a hardware engineer is a person who does the job of installing and troubleshooting hardware components of a system. He has to deal with a wide range of hardware parts such as motherboards, printers, scanners, hard drives, system chips, connections, modems, and other equipment. Generally, a bachelor's degree in computer hardware engineering is required to enter in this area, but is not mandatory though. Even a small-duration course in computer installation and hardware basics and a little amount of practical experience can help you get a job as a hardware engineer. The average pay for this post is reported to be $95,000 approximately.&#13;Technical Support Specialist&#13;Since computer systems are used in almost every company, there are possibilities of technical issues springing. In order to solve these problems, technical support personnel are needed. Technical support executives are the first point of contact for users facing problems with the systems. Usually, they work under the supervision of hardware and network engineers. Be it a problem with a PC, printer, scanner, web, or servers; they receive complaints from users, try to troubleshoot the problem, and inform the IT team if not resolved. You need to know the basics of computer systems and have good written and verbal skills to get into this entry-level job. The median pay for this career is estimated to be about $60,000 per year.&#13;Ethical Hacker&#13;This is a recently developed job profile in the corporate world. Companies want their systems to be safe from hackers, to protect valuable data. In an attempt to do so, they hire people referred to as ethical hackers. Ethical hackers are believed to be masters in the field of computers. They use their knowledge and skills to develop security systems for the company to be secure from all kinds of online threats and risks to critical data. Becoming a hacker is not very easy. This job requires you to be proficient in all the latest technologies of data access and security, you need to be a computer and networking geek to be a successful ethical hacker. The average salary scale for this job comes to about $100,000 per annum.&#13;Computer Programmer&#13;Computer programmers are specialists who carry out the core coding of applications and software. They primarily work on the design and software blueprint prepared by software engineers. To prepare a software application, a programmer may need to use a variety of languages such as C++, Java, Python, PHP, Visual Basic, VBScript, and the list goes on. You can become a programmer by practicing coding and application development and gain expertise in one or some of the programming languages most widely used. Formal education for a career in software development includes diplomas, trainings, and certifications. A programmer may receive a yearly remuneration of about $80,000.&#13;Web Designer&#13;The Internet is growing day by day, which is creating a need for management and administration of websites and online databases. A web designer or developer has the responsibility of using programming languages to design online web pages and modules. Along with being a coding specialist, he is also required to be creative. The most popular and useful languages used for this are HTML, XML, XHTML, JSP, Perl, and so on. Along with all these languages, a web designer also needs to possess skills in 3D animation and graphics. You can learn these skills by taking up a course in web designing and development. Coming to the median salary, a web designer can earn around $75,000 on a yearly basis.&#13;IT Director/ Chief Information Officer (CIO)&#13;A CIO or an IT director is a top-level post in the management of a large organization. He is handed over the duty of managing IT functions and the department as a whole. He oversees the work of all personnel in the core IT and technical support departments. He has to make sure that the latest technology is being incorporated in the company and the organization is functioning at its best. He manages areas like IT infrastructure, mobile communication, voice and data systems, business intelligence, ERPs, etc. To work as an IT director, you need to possess educational qualifications such as Master's in Business Administration in IT or Master's of Science in Management, backed up with years of experience in any IT domain. Since this is a senior-level managerial position, the median pay goes over $100,000 per annum.&#13;Games Designer and Developer&#13;The PC gaming industry is also a flourishing field in the computer industry at present. Game designers and developers are experts who are involved in the designing and development of gaming projects. They are actually application programmers who work exclusively in the gaming development domain. Typical work includes design planning, arts and animation implementation, project specifics (levels, color, characters, audio, etc.), coding, testing, and many other tasks. Requirements for this job basically include programming skills, logical thinking abilities, and creativity. A game designer earns an annual median income of about $80,000.&#13;Database Administrator (DBA)&#13;Almost all companies have computer data to be stored and retrieved back. Owing to this, companies incorporate huge databases which are connected to the computer systems for access. Here, the maintenance of such databases becomes necessary, which is when a database administrator is called in. The main task of this personnel is to look after data security, data backup, and overall data management systems of the company. The educational requirement for working as a junior-level DBA is to hold an undergraduate degree in computer science or Management Information Systems (MIS). With a median per annum salary of $80,000 roughly, this is a lucrative IT job.&#13;Network Administrator&#13;Networks are a vital part of an IT system in any company, thus making network administration one of those computer careers in good demand. Just as DBAs work on databases, network admins look after the network. Network administrators are technicians who manage the networking of computer systems in a particular setting. They have to work on LAN, WAN, routers, Internet, VPNs, FTP servers, remote access servers, and other networking technologies. Any training which involves the study of computer systems and communication networks will be helpful for this career. Besides, there is a wide range of certifications being offered for computer network specialists by Microsoft, Cisco, CompTIA, Novell, and other notable IT giants. The average earning of network engineers falls between $80,000 and $85,000 per annum.&#13;Systems Analyst&#13;Systems analysts in the IT sector are people who help companies have a computer system set up. They help in the purchase of IT systems and applications, and manage the organization of the whole setup. They may even modify the current IT infrastructure to increase system performance. A systems analyst may guide programmers to create a system suitable to be used by the company as per the type of business. To be hired as a systems analyst, the basic requirement is a bachelor's degree in computer science or more preferably an MBA in IT. Systems analysts may earn an income of about $87,000 per annum, if not more.&#13;Computer Scientist&#13;This is one career in the IT sector which demands a substantial amount of research and education. A computer scientist is proficient in computer science concepts such as software development theories, data flow structure, computing algorithms, programming languages, and similar others. The main job of these scientists is to devise theories which can further lead to technology developments. A large number of computer scientist jobs demand higher educational qualifications, like a Ph.D. in computer science or computer engineering. Computer scientists are believed to get a pay of approximately $80,000 on a per annum basis.&#13;Software Tester&#13;The services of software testing are required just after the development of a software. After developers make an application, they hand it over to software testers, who, using special techniques, run several tests on the application to see if it's working as expected. The main aim of testing is to make the software free from all types of faults and better its overall performance. There are many short courses in software testing that you can pursue to get a software tester's job. This is one relatively easy way to enter the IT industry. The median salary for this career is considered to be about $75,000 annually.&#13;Computer Forensic Analyst&#13;Nowadays, the computer technology is being used for many illegal activities. A computer forensic analyst is a specialist who finds and processes digital data found in computing devices such as hard drives, CDs and DVDs, servers and databases, IP addresses, etc. The results can really be useful in finding out all details about a criminal activity and in presenting proofs in the court of law. Aspirants for this profession should possess a degree in computer networking, Internet security, cyber law, ethical hacking, or another related field. These experts can expect to be paid around $85,000 per year on an average scale.&#13;IT Recruiter&#13;An IT recruiter is a person working in the Human Resources department of an IT company. He may work for third-party recruitment agencies as well. His main job is to hunt for candidates who possess exact skills required to fill in a technical position in a project. In a majority of multinational IT companies, technical recruiters have incentives if their candidates are selected by the client for a project. This is what makes this job all the more challenging and exciting. The requirements for an IT recruiter are, a degree in human resources and an understanding of current demands for projects in the IT industry. Technical recruiters normally draw a basic salary of about $75,000 per annum.&#13;IT Sales and Marketing Executive&#13;This is a sector that is concerned with marketing, but of IT products and services. Software companies are in search of clients and projects. IT marketers are people who serve as liaison between potential clients and the company. They approach potential clients and inform them about the services available such as software development, ERP implementations, web designing, Internet advertising, IT consulting, and so on. A degree in marketing is what you basically need for becoming an IT marketing executive. The average yearly salary is reported to be around $60,000, leaving the performance incentives.&#13;<br><br><img style="float:right;margin:10px;border:none;" src="http://www.qsoft.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/web-application-development2.png" width="271" /><br><br>There are many other different IT jobs which have been developed due to an increased demand for services and computer technology. There is a wide range of choices for those who are planning to work in the IT field. When it comes to these kinds of jobs, certifications prove to be a lot beneficial, thus increasing income prospects considerably.<br><br>[[/html]] - Comments: 0

Akana Secures APIs and Web Applications from OWASP Top Ten | Reuters - 24 Dec 2015 23:50

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[[html]]&#13;Akana Secures APIs and Web Applications from OWASP Top Ten&#13;<br><br>&#13;Secures APIs and web applications from the most critical security &#13; flaws and vulnerabilities&#13;<br><br>&#13; Akana, anAPI &#13; ManagementandCloud &#13; Integrationleader that helps businesses accelerate their digital &#13; transformation by securely extending their reach across multiple &#13; channels, announced today that its Community &#13; Manager, API &#13; Gateway, and Lifecycle &#13; Manager products are certified to secure customers APIs and Web &#13; Applications against the OWASP Top Ten Vulnerabilities.&#13; <br><br>&#13; The OWASP Top Ten is a powerful awareness document for web application &#13; security. It is published and maintained by the Open &#13; Web Application Security Project. The OWASP Top Ten represents a &#13; broad consensus about what the most critical web application security &#13; flaws are. Project members include a variety of security experts from &#13; around the world who have shared their expertise to produce this list. &#13; The vulnerabilities identified on the most recent top ten list are:&#13; <br><br>&#13; Injection&#13; &#13;&#13; Broken Authentication and Session Management&#13; &#13;&#13; Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)&#13; &#13;&#13; Insecure Direct Object References&#13; &#13;&#13; Security Misconfiguration&#13; &#13;&#13; Sensitive Data Exposure&#13; &#13;&#13; Missing Function Level Access Control&#13; &#13;&#13; Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)&#13; &#13;&#13; Using Components with Known Vulnerabilities&#13; &#13;&#13; Unvalidated Redirects and Forwards&#13; &#13;&#13; Our customers have to be able to protect their APIs and Web &#13; Applications from the critical security vulnerabilities identified in &#13; the OWASP Top Ten, said Alistair Farquharson, chief technology officer &#13; at Akana. The procedures, tools, and technology we have put in place to &#13; eliminate risks at all stages of our SDLC make us the obvious choice for &#13; any customer needing a secure, reliable, API Management solution.&#13; <br><br>&#13; Akana certifies its products to secure APIs and Web Applications against &#13; these vulnerabilities, both via regular penetration testing, and through &#13; an integrated source code scanning system. Akana conforms to stringent &#13; security processes making its cloud offering and products some of the &#13; most secure in the industry. Akanas development and security processes &#13; include:&#13; <br><br>&#13; Integrated static code analysis as part of the SDLC&#13; &#13;&#13; Dynamic, automated penetration testing as part of the SDLC&#13; &#13;&#13; Regular, 3rd party dynamic penetration testing&#13; &#13;&#13; Security best-practices training for developers&#13; &#13;&#13; These processes help ensure that APIs and applications projected using &#13; Akanas solutions are:&#13; <br><br>&#13; PCI Compliant&#13; &#13;&#13; HIPAA Compliant&#13; &#13;&#13; FIPS 140-2 compliant when leveraging an HSM&#13; &#13;&#13; For information on Akana and its solutions on API Management, API &#13; Security and Cloud Integration, please click here.&#13; <br><br>&#13;About Akana&#13;<br><br>&#13; Akanas comprehensive suite ofAPI &#13; Management,API &#13; Security,SOA &#13; Governance,Cloud &#13; Integration, and Microservices solutions helps businesses accelerate &#13; digital transformation by securely extending their reach across multiple &#13; channels mobile, cloud and Internet of Things. Akana enables &#13; enterprises to quickly deliver scalable applications, share data as &#13; APIs, connect and integrate applications, drive partner adoption, &#13; monetize their assets and provide intelligent insights into their &#13; business and operations. The worlds largest companies including Bank of &#13; America, Pfizer, and Verizon use Akana to harness the power of their &#13; technology and transform their businesses. Akana is also recognized as a &#13; Leader by Forrester inAPI &#13; Management Solution Wave, Q3 2014, by other analyst firms. For more &#13; information on Akanas API Platform, see http://www.akana.com&#13;<br><br>&#13;All product and company names herein may be trademarks of their &#13; registered owners.&#13;<br><br>&#13; Akana, SOA Software, Community Manager, API Gateway, Lifecycle Manager, &#13; OAuth Server, Policy Manager and Cloud Integration Gateway are &#13; trademarks of Akana, Inc.&#13; <br><br>&#13; For more information, please contact: moc.anaka|moorsserp#moc.anaka|moorsserp&#13;<br><br>&#13;Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SOASoftware<br><br>Twitter: &#13; https://twitter.com/AkanaInc<br><br>LinkedIn: &#13; https://www.linkedin.com/company/akana<br><br>YouTube: &#13; https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4QdcCn-FDCqN7gao7wp24g<br><br>RSS: &#13; http://www.akana.com/index.php/news/feed&#13;<br><br><img alt="" src="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=bwnews&amp;sty=20150407005087r1&amp;sid=hptr3&amp;distro=nx&amp;lang=en"/><br><br>&#13; Akana<br><br>Lisa Blank, 323-708-2651<br><br>moc.anaka|moorsserp#moc.anaka|moorsserp&#13;<br><br><img style="float:right;margin:10px;border:none;" src="http://www.sakshay.in/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Web-Application-Development.jpg" width="336" /><br><br>[[/html]] - Comments: 0

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