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The Olympics in Rio officially kick off today, but the planning began well in advance – several years, in fact – to help turn the games into a fully connected global experience. Here we present seven ways IT is boosting the Games’ global presence in 2016.

Most of us have, at one time or another, worked away from the office. We may have enjoyed a conference call during a commute, worked on a business plans on the plane and even built websites on the go. As telecommuting becomes more common for professionals within the tech world who may be zigzagging between meetings, conferences and conventions in different time zones, having the right arsenal of gear can mean the difference between getting the job done and getting left behind.

Remote workforces are terrific productivity boosters that more and more organizations are embracing, particularly in tech. But working from home does have its challenges. It helps to stick to a schedule, establish a proper work space, take breaks, embrace social routines and avoid distractions.

Spring, a time of transformation, may also translate as such for the computer system. Seasonally, it presents the opportunity to reevaluate the tech being used at a company, making sure it’s all in proper working order and deciding if and when it may be time to make any upgrades.

With people expected to spend upwards of $3 billion in online shopping for the first time ever this year, 2015’s Cyber Monday could become the biggest shopping day in online history. E-commerce has come a long way from the Wild West it had been in terms of security, but how did it get there and where is it headed?

IT security attacks directed at local governments are increasing. With millions of personal records at stake, not to mention the nation’s overall security at risk, the cost of these attacks can become astronomical. Not only do many lose money when hackers steal personal information, the loss of citizen trust may be among the most challenging to recover.

It’s not enough for today’s IT professionals to be talented and focused. With security, mobility and evolution changing the way we use tech every day, it’s essential that IT professionals grow their skills in line with current technology trends. The best candidates will be those who take pride in continuing their IT education and, as a result, meet future industry demands.

The tech industry never stops evolving. And as the pace of innovation accelerates, certain subsets within the industry stand out as particularly significant, especially IT.

IT recruiters share their best advice for job seekers.

Hiring managers read resumes, sure, but more often their impression of you is defined by Internet search results. Rather than waiting until negative results pop up, experts recommend a proactive approach to updating your professional, online profile.