IT Employment Surges in February; Bucks Dismal Trend of Broader Job Market

Against the backdrop of dismal trends in the broader job market, IT Employment surged in February 2008. According to the National Association of Computer Consultant Businesses, which tracks IT employment on a monthly basis, IT employment grew by more than 40,000 last month, a more than one percent (1.06%) month-over-month increase. More information.....

IT Services Firms Post Double Digit Revenue Growth Third Consecutive Year; Margin Pressure Continues Unabated

Alexandria, VA, April 25, 2008 – After growing revenue 13.1% in 2005 and 11.8% in 2006, the typical (median) IT Services firm repeated its strong double-digit performance—posting revenue growth of 11.2%. While the typical firm saw strong revenue growth, the top quartile did even better—increasing 14.5%. These results are among the industry metrics reported in the National Association of Computer Consultant Businesses 2008 Operating Practices Report just released—the industry’s largest and most comprehensive benchmarking survey. See complete press release

NACCB's News You Can Use - May 1, 2008

News You Can Use, is a new NACCB member service, providing links to articles of interest to owners and executives of IT Services firms.
May 1, 2008
1) Reasons for not cutting the IT budget
2) IT talent shortage still exists
3) What are the top 10 IT skills in demand?
4) VARs entering the recruitment arena
5) Telecom sector growing despite weakening economy
6) Ho Chi Minh City is the new hot spot to offshore IT services

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