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    The hope of six-figure salaries, companies lining up to recruit you, and outstanding job security has enticed many an IT professional to pursue the most renowned IT certification: the Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE). Take a look at the gruelling process that is CCIE.

  • Made in Australia security qualification?

    The government wants the IT industry to introduce and manage an Australia-specific IT security skills accreditation and certification scheme. Fran Foo says it's a bad idea.

  • Job search tips: Earn certs, gain experience

    Even staff in hot fields should honestly assess their skills before trying to move to a new job. Also, find ways to make any resume stand out from the crowd.

  • The trouble with training

    Training budgets were looking like a thing of the past, but the industry is starting to bounce back. ZDNet Australia highlights issues to consider when training your staff members.

  • Taking a stand for PC security

    Four agencies that set the standards for computer security in the US federal government have announced their support for a benchmark test that will enforce a minimum level of PC security.

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  • The value of certification

    It can be seen as essential to have a list of certifications in technical areas, but is a piece of paper always worth having?

  • Have (IT) certs will travel?

    Is certification better than experience? Here's what industry analysts and IT professionals have to say, including issues with MCSE.

  • What makes a certification valuable?

    Whether you're a hiring manager or a hopeful job candidate, it's tough to decipher the real value of certifications. One heavily certified tech guru weighs in on the factors affecting the value of certifications.

  • Experiencing Cisco's notorious CCIE lab

    The hope of six-figure salaries, companies lining up to recruit you, and outstanding job security has enticed many an IT professional to pursue the most renowned IT certification: the Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE). Take a look at the gruelling process that is CCIE.

  • IT salary survey: Australians earn $82,507

    The average annual salary of an Australian IT professional is currently $82,507, according to an extensive survey of the sector recently conducted by ZDNet.com.au.

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    We’ve upgraded and so should you. Here’s our Windows Superguide with the straight story--much of it undocumented--about how to make Windows 2000 work for your business.

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