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DARPA program aims to sift through quantum computing hype

Network World

According to DARPA, the QBI program will verify and validate approaches that enable revolutionary advances in design, engineering, testing, and evaluation in the domain of fault-tolerant quantum computing and explore computational workflows that include quantum compute steps.

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What is an IT consultant? Roles, types, salaries, and how to become one

CIO Business Intelligence

In addition, consultants with program management skills are valuable for supporting technology projects, assessing technology strategies, and helping organizations compare and make informed decisions about their technology investments, Farnsworth says.

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Google workers announce plans to unionize

The Verge

Google workers have announced plans to unionize with the Communications Workers of America (CWA). The Alphabet Workers Union will be open to all employees and contractors at Google’s parent company. This union builds upon years of courageous organizing by Google workers,” said Nicki Anselmo, a Google program manager.

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Google is shutting down its VR field trip app Expeditions

The Verge

Google is ending support for its Expeditions virtual reality app. The majority” of its tours will be migrated to Google’s separate Arts & Culture app, letting users view them via web or mobile device. But Google has since retreated from VR. You can even view some Arts & Culture content in Cardboard.

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Tech Moves: Microsoft Teams exec lands at Google; LeoStella names CEO; and more

GeekWire

LinkedIn Photo) — Kristina Behr , a former exec at Microsoft, joined Google as vice president of product management for collaboration and apps at Google Workspace. Behr will report to Johanna Voolich Wright , who runs product management for Google Workspace, and Aparna Pappu , general manager of Google Workspace.

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Microsoft hires Google and Facebook product vet, building out ‘Teams for Life’ consumer group

GeekWire

Microsoft made another key hire for a new consumer technology group on Wedneday, adding former Facebook and Google product leader Amit Fulay as vice president of product. Fulay and Gupta worked together previously at Google, where Fulay led the real-time communications team and co-founded Google Hangouts, Duo and Allo.

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

CIO Business Intelligence

An average premium of 12% was on offer for PMI Program Management Professional (PgMP), up 20%, and for GIAC Certified Forensics Analyst (GCFA), InfoSys Security Engineering Professional (ISSEP/CISSP), and Okta Certified Developer, all up 9.1%

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