The government says that on a national level, the ICT sector is not suffering from a skills shortage. But the scene on the ground -- at state and territory level -- tells a different story.
A freelance Web developer has an offer to become a full-time employee--but should they take it? Career guru Molly Joss offers some advice.
Australia's IT professionals are curbing their salary expectations, opting instead to look at ongoing career opportunities when on the job hunt.
More people are browsing the job markets these days, which means you've got to have an attention-grabbing resume. Here are some programs that'll personalise your resume and cover letter, and get it to the people who need to read it.
Steve Job has revealed that third-party applications will be coming to the iPhone from next year.
Good news, everyone -- after all these months of waiting, I can finally reveal which operator will be bringing the iPhone to Australia. And the winner is ...
Macs are banned from many government departments because there aren't any 'approved' applications to encrypt them. So why doesn't Apple CEO Steve Jobs do something about it?
bootstrappr is a new blog that will track the fortunes of Australia's technology start-up scene. We'll hang out at Barcamp and keep an eye on twitter, test out the latest and greatest from Aussie entrepreneurs, and be the first to tell you when they fall in a heap.
Troubled online storage start-up Omnidrive late last week said it was continuing to develop its products and was examining the potential to merge its technology with that of other companies.
Everything from cleaning to IT development work is outsourced by governments these days, but should security clearance processes, which dictate what access a person has to government information systems, be included in that bundle?
The government says that on a national level, the ICT sector is not suffering from a skills shortage. But the scene on the ground -- at state and territory level -- tells a different story.
Australia's IT professionals are curbing their salary expectations, opting instead to look at ongoing career opportunities when on the job hunt.
One of the government's regulatory agencies is on the hunt to fill a newly-created head of IT position, bucking the trend for technology outsourcing in public services.
It's easy for IT managers to get bogged down in day-to-day activities and lose sight of the bigger picture of leading their staff. Whether you're a seasoned pro, or new to the game, the following tips will help you effectively manage your team.
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.
At the Intel Developer Forum in San Francisco, NPR's Moira Gunn interviews Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak about a range of tech industry topics. He shares his views on the current state of Apple and Steve Jobs' role in the company's turnaround. And Wozniak also tells whether he really...
At an Apple event at its headquarters in Cupertino, California, CEO Steve Jobs launches the company's new iPhone App Store. Third-party developers can build software for the device and have it distributed via the App Store and iTunes.
In this Super Techies interview, software veteran Mitch Kapor talks with ZDNet Editor in Chief Dan Farber about his career as a tech entrepreneur. Kapor discusses his early work at Lotus Development, creating the most ubiquitous business tool of its time; sparring with tech titans Bill Gates and Steve Jobs;...
This year's Worldwide Developers Conference opened with a surprising announcement by some guy in blue jeans and a black turtleneck.
Apple's CEO unveils a new line of thin-bezel displays.
Tiger slated to be released early next year
The Dell Latitude E is a glimpse into the future of laptops. With high expandability, configurable and a strong design, it should suit most corporate environments.
Symantec Backup Exec 12 allows complete system recovery and concentrates on continuous file/data protection. Though AU$1,795 may seem a lot of money for an application, Backup Exec might be worth the investment if you're using it for irreplaceable and highly valuable data.
While parts of the iPhone 3G are superb, there are still some big features missing from this device. If you add up the extras the iPhone doesn't seem like a phone that everyone can afford.
History of British PCs
The cash-strapped UK National Museum of Computing is home to an exhibition of the evolution of British PCs.… Watch it now
In this exclusive video interview, Optus chief information officer Lawrie Turner speaks to ZDNet.com.au about being the IT head for Australia's number two telco.
Telstra's BT coat doesn't fit
Australian security: the lucky country
Storage infrastructure on the tender track
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