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Computers have continued to evolve since their inception decades ago and today we can definitely proclaim that we are living in a computer age. There are few facets of our lives that remain untouched by computers today and the technology continues to develop all the time. What is needed as a result are skilled professionals who are trained in designing, adapting, maintaining and implementing these new technologies and making our lives more productive as a result. Computer training can be divided into a number of sub-specialties that include computer hardware, computer networking, computer software, and Web development. For those students who have an interest in math and science and show an aptitude for problem solving and analytical skills, a career in computers might be the right one for you. Working towards a career in computers can be done in several ways. You can opt for Associate, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree programs and / or complete various certifications and certificate programs. Some employers require specific certifications in addition to your degree while others may need only a certification or two. It is therefore sensible to research the .. more»

Yissum, the Technology Transfer Company of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, aims to promote the transfer of Hebrew University technology for the benefit of society, while maximizing returns to support research, education and scientific excellence. Founded in 1964, Yissum is one of the first technology transfer companies worldwide - second only to the Weizmann Institute's Yeda, founded in 1959, and many years senior to most American universities - which began their Technology Transfer Services activities following the Baye-Dole Act of 1980; European universities, which typically began these activities in the 1990's and Japan, which only began in 1998. Yissum provides the interface between the university's researchers and industry, including: · Licensing out of new technologies · Creation and support of spin-off companies · Industry-sponsored academic research · Scientific services These years of experience have borne fruit, as Yissum's revenues place it among the top 15 universities worldwide. Close to billion worth of products based on Hebrew University technology are sold worldwide annually. Yissum's 2005 revenues were million, of which .5 million in royalties Through its efforts in securing industry-sponsored research and other funding, Yissum contributes some 10% of the Hebrew University's .. more»

Bioinformatics has gained high importance due to its ability to facilitate rapid clinical research, and also due to its various applications such as gene therapy and molecular science. Bioinformatics uses information technology, statistics, and algorithms to integrate biological data. Pharmaceutical companies are now adopting automated technologies to manufacture effective therapies and drugs due to increasing concerns about drug safety and the stringent regulations that govern clinical trials for drug discovery. Pharmaceutical companies have increased their focus on process improvement and quality, as the current competitive scenario offers little scope for price escalation and product differentiation. The market for bioinformatics platforms is growing at a significant pace with the increasing demand from U.S. and Europe. This trend is supported by the increasing demand for sequencing platforms with increasing life science research using techniques such as gene expression analysis, sequence analysis, and protein expression analysis. The global bioinformatics market is expected to reach .3 billion by 2014 at a high CAGR of 24.8% from 2009-2014. While knowledge management formed the largest submarket is 2009 at .3 billion, the bioinformatics platforms market is expected to have greatest market share in 2014 .. more»