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.
Aussie IT pros could see big pay rise in 2017
11 January, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAustralian IT professionals are expected to be in high demand in 2017 as companies continue to pursue digital transformation initiatives, with the sector among the most likely to see double-digit wage growth in 2017.
'Right to disconnect' becomes law in France
09 January, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingA new French law will require companies with more than 50 employees to negotiate with employees over a policy guaranteeing the right to 'switch off' from work and ignore emails after hours.
Microsoft Australia appoints new managing director
16 December, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingMicrosoft Australia has selected the former head of IBM's software business in APAC, Steven Worrall, to be managing director, replacing Pip Marlow, who is leaving the company after 21 years.
IT visas leave Aussies struggling to find jobs
05 December, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe large increase in the number of foreign IT professionals being given permanent or temporary 457 visas is leaving local professionals struggling to compete for jobs, a report claims.
SAP aims to close workplace gender gap
24 November, 2016Women who are trying to re-enter the workforce after a career break will be supported by SAP's new Back-to-Work initiative.
