Archived News for IT Professionals

A shortage in crucial Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) skills in the current and emerging workforce is holding back Australian employers in their ongoing question to be more innovative, productive and competitive, according to a new report released by the Australian Industry Group (Ai Group).

Victoria announces telecommunications purchasing reform

The Victorian Government has announced it is currently undertaking market consultation as part of a new approach to the purchasing and management of telecommunications assets by the State Government.

Facebook fingerprint can expose intimate details finds research

New research from the University of Cambridge has painted an alarming picture of how innocuous digital behaviour can be used to infer intimate details and personality traits with an alarming degree of accuracy.

Innovation to drive digital economy

Google Australia’s Managing Director, Nick Leeder, has outlined how Australia can flourish in the digital future, saying that the country needs technologically innovative companies to supercharge its presence in the digital world.

SAP to expand Victorian presence

Global ICT giant SAP has announced it will further expand into the Victorian market by establishing its new Mission Control Centre (MCC) in Melbourne, creating up to 120 new high-tech jobs.

Swinburne hosts National ICT forum

Swinburne University of Technology has hosted a national information and communication technology forum to discuss ways that business industry, tertiary education and governments can better improve the development of the ICT profession and its role in building businesses and driving economic growth.

Visionstream wins NBN contract

Leighton subsidiary Visionstream has been awarded a $334 million contract by the National Broadband Network Co (NBN Co) to roll out fibre optic broadband in Victoria, Queensland and southern NSW.

ACCC releases ADSL access pricing scheme

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has released a draft report on the final access determination (FAD) for the declared wholesale ADSL service that will seek to regulate the prices that Telstra can charge retailers for accessing key infrastructure.

NAB announces tech investment and executive shuffle

The National Australia Bank has announced a substantial technology and strategy update, outlining key changes to its organisational structure, operating model and executive suite.

Melbourne acknowledges $28 billion mental goldmine

The City of Melbourne has announced it has thrown its full support behind the key findings of a comprehensive knowledge industries report, which concluded that the city's 'knowledge economy' has reached $28 billion in worth.

Online retailers dodge doldrums

Online retailers have dodged the traditionally lacklustre January post to post a 27 per cent annual growth to $13 billion for the 12 months to January 2013.

457 applications skyrocket

Applications for the skilled migrant 457 visa have jumped by 9.5 per cent in the last year, while approvals are up by 6.6 per cent.

Fahour welcomes digital future

The CEO of Australia Post has called for an end to the constant politicking over the rollout of the National Broadband Network, saying it's a vital piece of infrastructure and must be allowed to go ahead.

It's a boy's club finds ACS

Male based work cultures, lack of clear career progression opportunities and workplace bullying are key challenges faced by at least half of the female ICT workforce in the Asia Pacific area, according to a new survey conducted by the Australian Computer Society (ACS).