IT job site Dice has launched a new networking site that aims to connect IT job seekers and tech recruiters. The Dice Talent Network combines social recruiting tools with a specialized job board environment. Employers can communicate directly via chat or IM as well as release announcements about new positions to anyone in their network. Tech pros can choose to follow companies where they might want to work and decide what information they want to share with recruiters and recruiters to share. About 100 companies including eBay, Geico, Siemens and Staples took part in the early beta of the new initiative.”]

