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    Support teams are often feel that they get less respect than the development side of the shop. You can address the problem by re-evaluating the support role.

  • Has the ACS lost the plot?

    The Australian Computer Society has announced the findings of its latest ICT employment survey but its president's confusing and contradictory statements about the job market warrants closer scrutiny, writes Fran Foo.

  • UPDATE: Alston is leaving

    Senator Richard Alston, the Minister for Communications, Information Technology and the Arts, has announced his retirement from the Senate. A cabinet reshuffle sees the current Attorney-General, Daryl Williams, take over Alston's portfolio.

  • Barclays: No Linux on desktops for now

    The CTO of one of Britain's largest banks talks about how he made it to the top, and how Barclays is facing the challenges of technical innovation and corporate governance legislation.

  • Exiting the awful truth

    The truth can often hurt, so it’s not surprising that some employers avoid hearing it. But shying away from the criticisms that are unearthed during the often-neglected exit interview can have a detrimental effect on both the bottom line and the staff who remain with a company.

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  • 10 signs that you aren't cut out to be a developer

    Programmers make big bucks, however there are many other reasons why people might want to become a developer. Here are a few things to consider when deciding to become a software developer.

  • Has the ACS lost the plot?

    The Australian Computer Society has announced the findings of its latest ICT employment survey but its president's confusing and contradictory statements about the job market warrants closer scrutiny, writes Fran Foo.

  • Choose the right Microsoft database for development needs

    If you're in a Microsoft shop, you have four basic choices for your database. Here's a profile of each product to help you choose the best one for your client.

  • Search ends for Australia's best IT employer

    Find out which company bagged the grand prize. Meanwhile, Techex and Westnet tied for the first runner-up position while storage vendor EMC Australia bagged the third runner-up spot.

  • Barclays: No Linux on desktops for now

    The CTO of one of Britain's largest banks talks about how he made it to the top, and how Barclays is facing the challenges of technical innovation and corporate governance legislation.

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