By T.J. Ripley
Every technology magazine and business publication has its own Web site
nowadays. Although, finding one that's worth visiting can be a challenge.
Some sites merely provide teasers of what's available when you become a
subscriber. However, there are many more that provide good content for free.
One such publication that offers lots of useful information is Red Herring
(
http://www.redherring.com/).
Its online site is devoted to technology business news, analysis and
research. Though some of the content is weighted toward venture capital and
investment information, its focus remains fixed on business trends and the
companies that drive them. For recruiters this is an important area to keep
an eye on. Staying abreast of changes in the market means you can better
anticipate future hiring needs. And there's an abundance of insightful
commentary here about many different businesses.
One section of the site is devoted to Insider News and Analysis. Here
current deals and trends are examined and picked apart by members of the Red
Herring staff. For more information you can follow links to related stories
and topics available elsewhere on the Web. There's also a Special Reports
section that delves deeper into current hot topics and trends.
Another particularly useful section is devoted to Companies, Industries &
People. Catch up with industry movers and shakers when you check out the
Person of the Week and the Company of the Week featured in this section. A
feature called Head Count keeps you informed about the latest promotions,
hires and departures in the technology arena. A series of industry profiles
brings together overviews, articles and analyses about industries such as
Biotech, Enterprise Software, Java, Semiconductors and Electronic Commerce.
In addition, Red Herring provides a search tool so you can hunt through its
six-year archive for the content that you want - be it a specific person,
company or industry.
Wondering why it's called Red Herring? Check out their explanation at The
Lore of the Red Herring (
http://www.redherring.com/about/lore.html). You
really can learn something new every day.
-- T.J. Ripley is a journalist and Web explorer who contributes to AIRS
research and writing.
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