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Microsoft to invest $300M in Barnes & Noble; B&N shares soar

The partnership will see Microsoft make a $300 million investment in the subsidiary for an approximately 17.6 percent stake. Barnes & Noble will own about 82.4 percent of the subsidiary, which has yet to be officially named.

Charlotte beat: NCTA launches Cyber Security Network

The North Carolina Technology Association is rolling out a new series of programs in the Queen City about cyber security. The first program is May 4.

High-tech job openings in NC surge to pre-recession level

The daily average of advertised job openings in March soared more than 20 percent from February to 5,670, the North Carolina Technology Association says. That's the highest number since July of 2007 before the recession hit and more than double that of two years ago.

Big data is focus for 'State of Technology' conference

Big data in all its shapes and form,s from unstructured to electronic medical records, are on the agenda for the annual North Carolina Technology Association's "State of Technology" conference.

Creating virtual work force is topic of NCTA event

A group of Triangle executives will discuss how they are utilizing the latest in collaboration tools, unified communications and virtualization to coordinate global enterprises.

NC high-tech job openings surge in February by nearly 15% to 4,700

The latest IT Job Trends Report from the North Carolina Technology Association shows that the daily advertised number of information technology job openings in the state surged 14.9 percent in February from January to 4,700. The number is also 340 higher than a year ago and is the highest average in two years, NCTA says.

IT job openings surge to 2-year high

High-tech job openings in N.C. decline in January

The daily average of advertised information technology job openings in North Carolina fell 2.2 percent from December's total, the N.C. Technology Association reports.

IT job openings decline

IT job openings climb 7.5% in NC in December

The number of information technology jobs in North Carolina increased 7.5 percent in December, according to new data from the North Carolina Technology Association.

IT job openings increase in NC

High-tech job openings across NC fall slightly in November

The decline of 50 postings to 3,890 ends two months of growth, according to a new report from the N.C. Technology Association. The number of openings remains fewer than in the same month in 2010 for the fifth consecutive time.

Tech job openings decline

High-tech job openings increase again in NC, report says

However, a 2.1 percent improvement in daily advertised job openings may not indicate a trend, says N.C. Technology Association's IT Job Trends report.

IT Job Trends in NC

Charlotte exec tops voting in NC Technology Association awards

At its annual "21 Awards," Keith Luedeman of goodmortgage.com is voted "technology executive of the year" by the North Carolina Technology Association. The business group also honors its late former leader, Betsy Justus.

Where are the IT jobs? A look at openings by category

The latest North Carolina IT Jobs Trends report shows demand for various categories is close to the number of openings from one year ago.

IT job openings up in NC, but gains may be short lived

The average number of daily advertised information technology jobs across North Carolina increased nearly 12 percent in September from August, reversing a five-month decline. However, the NC IT Job Trends report warns that the improvement may be temporary.

IT job openings improve

Where are the IT jobs? A look at openings by skill sets

The latest North Carolina IT Jobs Trends report shows demand for various skill sets is above the number of openings from one year ago.

NC Tech Association to honor its founder Betsy Justus

The North Carolina Technology Association will recognize the late female technology and political pioneer with its "Outstanding Achievement Award." The state's largest business advocacy group also launches a scholarship in her name.

Betsy Justus