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News (506)

• IT pros on the job hunt?

  Have you been surfing the job ads recently trying to figure out what, if anything, is out there?

• Programmers: out of the back room?

  Code, code, code used to be the mantra of the programmer. But now a growing number of these Australian IT pros are moving out from behind the keyboard.

• Certification vs industry experience

  It's that ongoing dilemma: is certification the answer, or is industry experience what Australian IT departments really need?

• Forget the fear and find the reality

  Coffee-table psychology would have us believe that the impact of an economic downturn is felt way beyond the bean counters—in the minds and motivation of employees.

• 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.

Blogs (4)

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  Turning the tide on skilled immigration

  While we continue to talk about Australia's ICT skills shortage, more than 3,000 potential sponsorships are being blocked by impediments to the 457 visa scheme.

• Lies, damned lies and telco stupidity

  Earlier this month, Telstra put out a press release trumpeting that it's come up with a new phone coaching service to help people who are "bamboozled" by their mobiles. Another excellent example of wrongheaded thinking from the mobile industry.

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  Male-dominated workforce costs AU $47bn a year

  Restricting women's job opportunities costs the Asia Pacific region up to $47 billion each year.

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  Creating your own cone of silence

  Everyone who travels on any form of transport needs noise-cancelling headphones. Here's why.

Features and Case Studies (365)

• IT pros on the job hunt?

  Have you been surfing the job ads recently trying to figure out what, if anything, is out there?

• Programmers: out of the back room?

  Code, code, code used to be the mantra of the programmer. But now a growing number of these Australian IT pros are moving out from behind the keyboard.

• Certification vs industry experience

  It's that ongoing dilemma: is certification the answer, or is industry experience what Australian IT departments really need?

• 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.

• University or certification?

  Australia's IT pros face the dilemma of opting for university qualifications or technical certifications. How do tech pros make sure they make the right decision so they aren't hamstrung later?

Reviews (64)

• vCharter Pro

  This is a powerful performance monitoring and reporting system for servers running VMware ESX Server. Web-based dashboards show the resources in use by servers and their VMs, while the reporting module delivers printable reports of historical data.

• Sony VPL-FE40

  The VPL-FE40 is an ideal projector for showcasing presentations, video and images in medium- to large-sized meeting rooms and auditoriums. The only downside is the cost, both to purchase and run, which will limit the VPL-FE40 to large organisations with big budgets.

• Sanyo PLV-Z2000

  Despite some performance shortcomings of the Sanyo PLV-Z2000 projector, it's nonetheless a competent and feature-rich 1080p entry.

• Wireless warrior: Buying a business notebook

  The best business notebooks combine portability, performance, battery life and integrated wireless networking. We show you how to make the right purchasing decision.

• Norton Internet Security 2006

  Norton Internet Security 2006 is a solid security suite, but it bogs down PC performance. Though it's a reasonable upgrade for entrenched Norton fans, it offers users less bang for the buck than ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite 6.

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