Every week, I share the most interesting and useful tech articles that I’ve found over the past week. This week’s top articles focus on hot IT skills, small data, and more. I hope you find them useful:

Implement the data-less iPad
Do you want to know the simplest way to ensure that a lost mobile device doesn’t cause a data breach? Don’t store any data on the mobile device. How is this possible? It’s possible with web apps, which access data that’s securely stored on your database, but not on the device itself. And don’t forget that m-Power makes building web apps a breeze.

10 hot IT skills for 2013
Do you want to know a good way to know what trends other companies view as important in the coming year? Take a look at which skills are in highest demand. Going into next year, we see big demand for application development, mobile apps, BI, and more.

Don’t forget about small data
The term “Big Data” has taken the IT world by storm recently. But, what about those companies that don’t have “Big Data?” This article is a good reminder that small data reporting and analytics still remain one of the highest priorities for businesses.

7 Latest CSS techniques
CSS gives you a quick way to spice up your web application’s interface with minimal effort. If you’re looking to improve your applications with some of the most modern CSS techniques, this article lists several great options.