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    In the wake of the confirmed AU$18.6 billion merger between Westpac and St George Bank, observers have forecast that the IT hangover from the deal could take at least three years to wear off, but in the process the merged banking entity will become one of the largest IT shops in Australia.

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  • Survey shows promising year for IT

    IT salary levels in Australia have shown a slight increase this year after the volatile situation of the industry in 2003, according to a survey.

  • Businesses will blow IT budgets this year: Gartner

    After low year-end spending in 2003, businesses are likely to spend more on information technology than the amount they have budgeted for 2004, according to market research firm Gartner.

  • Vic govt IT admins slammed by auditor

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  • IT pros: Where will you be in five years?

    When you start your first job, it's often hard to imagine what your career is going to look like 10 years down the line. Australia's IT professionals offer some tips for keeping your career goals on track.

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    Green IT has shifted way down the priority list for corporate technologists, according to analyst firm Gartner, which this week released the latest version of its top 10 strategic technology areas list for the coming year.

  • The year ahead: Skills trends for 2003

    Net development has joined the list of core technical skills demanded by employers for 2003. Meanwhile many companies now require developers with client-facing skills.

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    CIOs and IT managers may have their departments running smoothly, but are they planning their own careers with the same vigilance?

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    IBM is expected to announce technology that shortens the time it takes to find information is being extended to its desktop hard drives.

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    Five years from now the notebook will likely be smaller and lighter, capable of making mobile phone calls on its own and running on methanol.

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    Microsoft has disclosed technical information vital to allowing third-party developers create software that works well with Windows.

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