The Hottest Tech Jobs in 2014

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• 1. Software Engineer

  Software engineers work on the design, development, maintenance and evaluation of computer software and systems. Depending on the company, software engineers' duties can range from developing new applications and project planning to upgrading existing software and providing security support.

  Average Annual Base Salary: $94,599
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• 2.Web Developer

• Web developers are programmers who specialize in Internet and browser applications, and can also focus on the design and workings of a website.In-demand web development skills include .NET, Java, PHP, Silverlight, Flex, MySQL and portal technologies, such as SharePoint.
• Average Salary: $73,000 - $114,500
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• 3. Network Systems Analyst / Network Engineer

  Depending on the company, these two roles can either be separate or one in the same. Network systems analysts monitor the efficiency of a company's network systems -- including local area networks (LANs) and wide area networks (WANs), Internet and Intranet -- and set up networks as needed. Certain companies label this same position as network engineer, while others hire network engineers to configure infrastructures from scratch, designing and implementing the plans to set up a new network.

  Average Salary: $77,000

  
  
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• 4. Mobile Developer

  

  It should come as no surprise that mobile developers are in demand, and what is a smartphone without apps?

  Mobile developers work on the design, back-end and creation of mobile apps, and depending on the company, can include entertainment, information, communication and more.

  Average Annual Base Salary: $91,920
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• 5. IT Manager
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  IT Managers' jobs will vary by company -- they can either be in charge of internal IT operations or focus more on strategy for client-tailored, technology-based solutions.

  Average Annual Base Salary: $106,168
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• 6. Sales Development

  As mentioned below, sales is a great way for digital-savy people to get into technology, without needing an engineering or computer science background. Of course, the roles are completely different: Those who work in sales focus on revenue and keeping a tech company afloat financially, while other technology professionals -- such as developers and programmers -- focus on product.

  Median Salary: $49,000 (for Sales Representative)

  
  

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• 7. Database Administrator

  Big data is, well, big. And it's important to businesses. In order extract valuable information from a ton of data about customers and users, companies need technology experts to collect and analyze it. That's the database administrator's job; he or she stores, organizes and manages data in line with the company's goals. Security is another facet of the job, as DBAs are often responsible for protecting a company's sensitive data.

  Median Salary: $64,000

  
  

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3G license auction concludes, all four companies win various bids(Pakistan)

– The process of 3G license concluded on Wednesday evening, with four licenses sold for one hundred eleven billion rupees. All four companies won various auctions and Zong additionally qualified for 4G license.reported

 The bidding lasted eight rounds where four companies offered an accumulated amount of 90 crore 28 lakh dollars. The offer was not raised after fourth bid was received. According to Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) chairman Dr Ismail Shah, Zong won the bid of 3G 10 megahertz license.
 According to reports, Mobilink also acquired 10 megahertz license.Telenor and Ufone acquired 5 megahertz licenses. Zong also qualified to acquire 4G license.
The second license of 4G band could not be sold and its auction will be decided upon later. Finance Minister Ishaq Dar said that the target to raise money out through 3G license auction in the past was only 50 billion rupees, yet the current government acquired one hundred and eleven billion rupees out of the auctions.
The auction of 4G license will accumulate an additional amount of 50 billion rupees. Successful bidders have to make 50% payment within 30 days and remaining amount has to be paid in equal installments in next five years. The 3G and 4G licenses will be issued for next 15 years.

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