IT salaries on the rise
The Australian Computer Society’s (ACS) annual survey of its members found that the salaries of ICT professionals steadily increased over the 12 months to May 2008, rising an average of 4.9% across industry sectors.
Stories by Andrew Hendry
Linux.conf.au lineup ready to go
The organising committee for Linux.conf.au (LCA) have finalised the program for the conference to be held at the University of Tasmania's Sandy Bay campus from January 19-24.
Optus confirms Wireless Fusion dumped, Telstra attacks
Optus has confirmed that as of September 10 it had cut the sale of its Optus Wireless Fusion (OWF) product.
Asia Pacific world’s hottest telco market
Research firm Gartner is predicting that the Asia Pacific telecommunications market will topple North America as the largest, most lucrative telecommunications market for 2008.
Computers seized in child porn raid
A 37 year-old Sydney man was charged today following a raid by Eastern Suburbs Local Area Command detectives that allegedly netted hundreds of child exploitation images.
Telstra to offer pre-paid Next G wireless broadband access
Telstra has caught up with its competitors with the announcement Tuesday that it will offer pre-paid access to its Next G wireless broadband services from September 22.
IT to feel the heat from emissions trading
With national greenhouse emissions reporting underway for several months now, and as state and territory governments consider a national emissions trading scheme, Australia’s ICT industry should not be lulled into believing these measures will only affect the tall end of town.
Internode offers free iPhone services at hotspots
Australian ISP Internode has added free access to iPhone services from its wireless hotspots.
Initiative tracks women in IT from the Sahara to Antarctica
A new online initiative promoting women in IT launched this week that follows the lives and careers of women in technology across every continent - including Antarctica - through an online diary format and photo album.
Qantas boosts mobile device check-in options
Qantas announced this week a raft of new online check-in options as part of a broader mobile strategy to give customers greater access to information and services from portable devices.
Innovation Review slams Howard governments, but what about ICT asks ACS
The National Innovation Review was released this week, attacking Howard governments of the past 12 years for stymieing innovation through reduced R&D and public education spending. The review itself took flak from the Australian Computer Society, frustrated at the lack of acknowledgement of ICT as a foundation for innovation in the recommendations.
Burgo's parting message: No one can build the NBN but Telstra
Before returning to the US, Telstra's outgoing director of public policy and communications, Phil Burgess, took the opportunity to level a few parting shots at the ACCC, the government and Telstra's competitors, while insisting no one but Telstra can meet the government's requirements for the construction of a National Broadband Network.
National Innovation System Review urges Web 2.0 adoption
The federal government has released the report of the Review of the National Innovation System Venturous Australia, which details recommendations for remodeling the nation’s innovation system.
Terria bites back at Telstra’s monopolist accusations
The managing director of the Terria consortium, Michael Simmons, hit back at Telstra’s attack on comments he made yesterday regarding Terria’s desire for the government to preclude an alternative National Broadband Network (NBN), labeling it a case of the pot calling the kettle black.
IT industry second-worst sector for job vacancies over past year
IT&T suffered the second highest drop in advertised job positions over August compared to all industry sectors, according to the latest Olivier Job Index.