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IDC: Offshoring forcing local business to reassess IT strategies

IDC: Offshoring forcing local business to reassess IT strategies

Australian organisations are being forced to reassess their sourcing strategies due to the increasing complexity of the competitive landscape, the need to lower costs and increase the bottom-line, say independent research company IDC.
Staff Writers Jan 17 2008 3:46PM Training & Development
One billion mobile workers by 2011

One billion mobile workers by 2011

A billion workers around the world will be classed as mobile by 2011 according to IDC..
Jan 16 2008 7:07AM Training & Development
BigAir takes on board mergers and acquisition man

BigAir takes on board mergers and acquisition man

Australian wireless service provider, BigAir has taken Ross McColl onto its board of directors as a non-executive director.
a Staff Writer Jan 14 2008 12:24PM Training & Development
Dimension Data industry veteran passes away

Dimension Data industry veteran passes away

Enterprise service provider Dimension Data has suffered a tragedy, with the sudden death of Steve "Chipper" Ross, general manager of Diminsion Data Learning Solutions (DDLS).
Lilia Guan Jan 9 2008 11:49AM Training & Development
Mitchell Baker steps down as Mozilla appoints new boss

Mitchell Baker steps down as Mozilla appoints new boss

Mozilla has announced that the current chief executive Mitchell Baker is stepping down in favour of the chief operating officer John Lilly.
Iain Thomson Jan 8 2008 1:53PM Training & Development
IT professionals get more benefits as their demands soars

IT professionals get more benefits as their demands soars

As demand for IT specialists grows, businesses are offering increased salaries and better benefits packages.
Rosalie Marshall Dec 17 2007 2:22PM Training & Development
ACS chooses new president, Argy to leave in January 2008

ACS chooses new president, Argy to leave in January 2008

The Australian Computer Society has elected a new national president, after current president, Phillip Argy completes his two year term in early January 2008.
Staff Writers Nov 26 2007 4:14PM Training & Development
Internode opens new head office in Adelaide

Internode opens new head office in Adelaide

Broadband supplier, Internode, has relocated to provide easier access to customers and accommodate growing staff numbers.
Staff Writers Nov 26 2007 1:49PM Training & Development
Is the IT sector is still failing women?

Is the IT sector is still failing women?

Women are still facing discrimination in the UK IT sector, according to research undertaken by the GCS IT Recruitment Specialists. Does this article resonate with the women in the local IT workforce?
Rosalie Marshall Nov 23 2007 1:14PM Training & Development
Remote working boosts staff morale

Remote working boosts staff morale

Telecommuting can cut stress and boost morale and job satisfaction for employers and employees alike, according to an in-depth study reported by Reuters..
Guy Dixon Nov 22 2007 7:18AM Training & Development
Google announces new country GM: Karim Temsamani

Google announces new country GM: Karim Temsamani

Google has announced the appointment of its new Australian and New Zealand general manager, Karim Temsamani, leaving behind his post at Fairfax Media to manage Google’s domestic business.
Staff Writers Nov 15 2007 4:50PM Training & Development
Supercomputer expert joins Microsoft

Supercomputer expert joins Microsoft

Supercomputing expert Daniel Reed is to join Microsoft Research as director of Scalable and Multicore Computing, the Redmond giant has revealed..
Robert Jaques Nov 13 2007 7:15AM Training & Development
IT companies flag $50M of IT opportunities and $250,000 of scholarships for Aussies

IT companies flag $50M of IT opportunities and $250,000 of scholarships for Aussies

$50 million worth of Australian IT jobs and $250,000 worth of scholarships are on offer in the next twelve months, a consortium of ICT vendors including IBM, Microsoft, CSC and KPMG announced at the ACS Foundation’s ‘Great IT Jobs Debate’, this week.

Staff Writers Nov 9 2007 2:37PM Training & Development
Facebook profiles used in job interviews

Facebook profiles used in job interviews

Offices around the UK are banning staff from using social networking sites like Facebook, but an increasing number of companies are beginning to use the websites as recruitment resources.
Clement James Nov 5 2007 11:43AM Training & Development
Data #3 on track for better 2007

Data #3 on track for better 2007

Local service provider Data#3 Limited is set on track to improve financial performance over the outstanding FY06/07 result.
Staff Writers Nov 5 2007 6:00AM Training & Development
IT managers fear job loss after data breach

IT managers fear job loss after data breach

Confidential data leakage is more likely to cause the dismissal of an IT manager than a virus outbreak on a business network according to a September survey of Australian IT Managers.
Negar Salek Oct 25 2007 2:33PM Training & Development
GCHQ targets gamers for next-gen spies

GCHQ targets gamers for next-gen spies

UK Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ), the surveillance arm of UK intelligence, is embedding job ads in video games in a bid to target its latest generation of recruits.
Guy Dixon Oct 22 2007 12:07PM Training & Development
Casual games help reduce stress

Casual games help reduce stress

Playing casual games for just five minutes a day can help lower stress levels by reducing blood pressure, slowing breathing and lowering the heart rate, new research claims..
Oct 16 2007 7:11AM Training & Development
Ballmer describes relationship with Gates

Ballmer describes relationship with Gates

Microsoft chief executive Steve Ballmer has been describing his close relationship with chairman Bill Gates, suggesting that they are more like brothers or a married couple than co-workers.
Iain Thomson Oct 16 2007 6:57AM Training & Development
IT directors losing influence

IT directors losing influence

Fears that IT is no longer being taken seriously are spawning high levels of churn among chief information officers.
Iain Thomson Oct 3 2007 9:24PM Training & Development

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