A salary survey conducted by IT recruitment company Robert Walters suggests big money IT jobs may be on their way back.
As competition heats up in the job market, many of you are facing a tough decision: Do you hold out for a position offering a decent salary or accept a job for far less than you used to make?
Australia's IT professionals are curbing their salary expectations, opting instead to look at ongoing career opportunities when on the job hunt.
Australia appears to have largely escaped the Microsoft job cuts announced overnight, with just a single worker losing their spot.
If you believe the US credit crisis has little to do with the technology industry, think again.
Melbourne-based Web start-up 2Vouch yesterday launched the first public beta of what it dubs its "social recruiting platform".
While some states boast about procurement plans and how much they'll boost industry coffers, the NSW government appears to be heading in the opposite direction.
Considering the circumstances the Australian Taxation Office's (ATO) Change Program has been operating in over the last few years, it really hasn't been going too badly.
In the second of our two programs looking at the Senate Inquiry into the Telecommunications Legislation Amendment Bill, we hear from shareholders, bureaucrats and industry groups.
Virtually everyone in the telecommunications industry has their say in the Senate Standing Committee's public hearing into the pending legislation to split up Telstra, in this week's Twisted Wire podcast.
A salary survey conducted by IT recruitment company Robert Walters suggests big money IT jobs may be on their way back.
Australia's IT professionals are curbing their salary expectations, opting instead to look at ongoing career opportunities when on the job hunt.
With Australia's ICT sector experiencing a wave of layoffs, it's time to look for the positives. Take a leaf out of Steve Jobs' book and ask yourself what would you be doing if money wasn't important?
In the last two years, the bean counters have taken control of technology spending, but is this just part of a much bigger cycle?
Despite the lacklustre economy, raises haven't completely disappeared at some companies. The trick is knowing how best to present your case to your boss.
Designed for use with server-based desktops such as Terminal Services, Citrix and VMware View, HP's t5730w is an excellent mid-range device suitable for most office applications.
The Preston has the look of a better handset, but poor call quality spoils an otherwise well-performing budget-priced touchscreen phone.
At a price of AU$649, the 2309m is a decent buy. While it performs well, the blacks aren't as deep as we'd like, and we'd be more tempted to find something with a matte screen to cut down on reflections.
Previously known as the MacBook, Apple's basic 13-inch aluminium unibody laptop has been promoted to the "Pro" series, all while adding features and cutting the base price.
For AU$1599, it's hard to beat this MacBook's nearly Pro-level specs if you're in the market for a budget Apple laptop.
Telstra shareholders fear break up
What do Telstra shareholders think of the telco's new CEO David Thodey? And would they support the government'… Watch it now
The Change Program changes its Agenda
What happens when you change the agenda of the ATO's Change Program, or program in some changes to the Agenda?… Watch it now
Microsoft's Tracey Fellows on Windows 7
After the launch of Windows 7 last week, ZDNet.com.au spoke briefly with Microsoft Australia and New Zealand M… Watch it now
Can the Telco Reform Act be win-win?
Has New Zealand's smiling assassin delivered?
The long-awaited separation of Telstra
What makes you click?
Tell us for a chance to win a $1,000 GAME gift voucher.
Click here for more.
Win an iPhone 3GS!
Sign up as a ZDNet Australia member during November and you'll go in a draw to win an iPhone 3GS!
Click here to sign up!
Best Laptops
Check out the best laptops here!
Click here for more.