NBN Co board resigns at Turnbull's request
24 September, 2013 by Andrew CollinsSix of the NBN Co's seven board members have offered their resignations, at the request of newly crowned Communications Minister Malcolm Turnbull.
Australia's new ICT ministers
19 September, 2013 by Andrew CollinsIncoming Prime Minister Tony Abbott has revealed his new ministry, confirming who will oversee the ICT-related portfolios in the new Coalition government.
Ex-Telstra CEO tipped for NBN Co top job
12 September, 2013 by Andrew CollinsOne-time Telstra CEO Ziggy Switkowski has been tipped this week to take a high-ranking role at NBN Co, following the Coalition’s win at the federal election.
ICT Geelong appoints new chair
12 September, 2013 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingSky Software CEO Nick Stanley will head up ICT Geelong, the advocacy group formed to promote the region as a major Victorian ICT precinct.
Huawei, ACT govt plan work experience program
05 September, 2013 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingHuawei and the ACT government have negotiated for two ACT students to visit Huawei R&D facilities every year for a three-week work experience program.
NBN Co deputy chair quits for contractor gig
03 September, 2013 by Andrew CollinsNBN Co deputy chair Diane Smith-Gander has resigned from the company to take up the role of chairman at Transfield Services, an NBN contractor.
Aussie tech sector salaries up 3.2%
02 September, 2013 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAustralian tech sector remuneration grew 3.2% from June 2012 to June 2013, ahead of public sector wage increases. But this still represents a slowdown from a year earlier.
Ballmer announces retirement, retirement, retirement, retirement
27 August, 2013 by Andrew CollinsMicrosoft CEO Steve Ballmer announced last Friday that he will retire within the next 12 months. He will remain as chief executive until a successor is chosen.
Cisco to slash 4000 jobs as profits grow 18%
20 August, 2013 by Andrew CollinsNetworking vendor Cisco will cut 4000 jobs - 5% of its workforce - in a bid to free up resources for its faster-growing segments, and for future acquisitions. The announcement comes on top of an 18% year-on-year increase in fiscal fourth-quarter profits at Cisco.
How to get a top viewed IT pro profile on LinkedIn
23 July, 2013 by Jane AndersonIT professionals are in the top three categories of people using LinkedIn - so what can you do to ensure your profile stands out and captures the attention of your target audience?
Unions oppose Telstra’s plan to outsource 170 jobs
11 July, 2013Telstra is considering plans to cut about 170 full-time jobs from its Network Applications and Services (NAS) division in Australia and outsource them to India. Workers’ unions have said they will try to prevent the job cuts.
IT’s geeky image keeping women away
01 July, 2013 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe stereotype of the geeky male nerd is turning many women off from joining the computer science field, but challenging this preconception is relatively simple, a new report says.
Change at helm for Technology Decisions
24 June, 2013After playing a key role in the successful launch of multichannel IT media brand Technology Decisions, Anthony Caruana will hand the editor role to colleague and former Voice+Data editor Andrew Collins, starting next month.
IBM Australia may axe 1000 jobs
18 June, 2013 by Andrew CollinsIBM’s global job cutting has hit Australia, with several sources indicating local layoffs have already begun. Australian layoffs are rumoured to total 1000.
Queensland Govt to slash 1700+ IT jobs
11 June, 2013The Queensland Government will cut at least 1700 public sector IT jobs over the next two years, as part of a cost-cutting strategy that will see the government outsource some of its IT and communications needs to the private sector.
