Canberra seeks to ease visa concerns
24 April, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe federal government has responded to IT sector concerns over the abolition of 457 visas by reaffirming its commitment to developing local STEM skills.
CeBIT focuses on women in tech
20 April, 2017Only 14% of start-up founders are female, a fact that will be discussed by leading women in technology at the CeBIT Australia event.
Victorian tech sector expands with more jobs
19 April, 2017Job creation in Victoria has been given a boost, with two companies establishing new positions in Melbourne.
Microsoft needs 120 staff for Sydney centre
12 April, 2017Microsoft has created 120 new jobs in its Asia Inside Sales Centre, which is located in Sydney.
Australian workers believe upskilling is critical
11 April, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingNearly all Australian workers responding to a recent survey believe it is imperative to learn new technology skills to stay afloat in the digital revolution.
DTA appoints Gavin Slater as new CEO
06 April, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingFormer NAB digital transformation guru Gavin Slater will take over as permanent CEO of the Digital Transformation Agency from 1 May.
Hybrid IT causing skills gap for Australian organisations
04 April, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAs Australian organisations move more of their applications and infrastructure to the cloud, nearly half (48%) believe current ICT graduates do not have the skills needed to manage these hybrid IT environments.
ICT jobs receive boost in NSW
31 March, 2017Industry-specific scholarships are being provided by the NSW Government for students seeking careers in ICT.
Queensland opens new start-up precinct
28 March, 2017Queensland's biggest start-up precinct is now open in the Fortitude Valley's historic TC Beirne building.
UK risk forecaster lands in Brisbane
27 March, 2017UK data engineering firm Jeremy Benn Pacific will help local businesses manage weather risks to infrastructure and operations.
Tech jobs attract talent via Upspot platform
13 March, 2017A new online marketplace has been developed to help employers hire technology professionals at a reduced cost.
Hiring for Aussie IT execs recovering
13 March, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingEmployment trends for Australian IT executive positions recovered 26% in February after a period of decline, but the sector remains underperforming compared to other major industries.
Big barriers facing women in the tech industry
07 March, 2017Women in the tech sector are still facing wage inequality and workplace gender bias, according to an ISACA survey.
Applications open for DTA Graduate Program
06 March, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingRecent ICT graduates looking to join the APS can now apply to take part in the government's 2018 ICT Graduate Program, while prospective apprentices and cadets will be able to apply from June.
ANZ appoints its first chief data officer
02 February, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingFormer Woolworths chief loyalty and data officer Emma Gray has joined ANZ as its inaugural chief data officer, where she is expected to play a key role in the bank's digital transformation.
