Demand remains strong for software development and engineering skills, with many employers focusing on recent graduates to shore up their productivity through tough times.
There is still plenty of local work for skilled IT staff despite a global financial crisis, according to one of Australia's largest technology staff recruiters, but not much room to move in terms of higher salaries.
Texan PC giant Dell has cut an unknown number of staff from its Australian operation over the past few weeks.
The Australian operation of Japanese technology manufacturer NEC today said it would cut 153 staff as part of a local restructuring operation.
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