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Analyst predicts bleak future for Aust ICT economy

A visiting analyst has warned that an over-reliance on a temporary minerals boom and a decline in the number of science and engineering graduates will erode Australia's ICT capacity and hinder its unprecedented stretch of economic growth. Read more »

Can Google break Microsoft's enterprise chokehold?

A tie-up with Saleforce.com sees Google pushing even further into Microsoft's businesss applications territory Read more »

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Build a career portfolio to highlight your accomplishments

Gathering evidence of your day-to-day successes on the help desk can help you promote your career. Take the advice of one contributor and build a career portfolio to showcase your recognitions and achievements. Read more »

How to get on the CIO career track

Making the move into IT management, and ultimately the CIO role, requires some deep evaluation of the pros and cons. The second step to move up to the C level is choosing the right type of employer. Read more »

Leave management for a nuts and bolts job?

An ex-CIO made a decision to take a more hands-on role and got back into technical work. Here's how the decision affected his career. Read more »

Hiring: Questions to ask, answers to question

Many people today have gaps in their resumes, but how can you tell the difference between the valid and invalid omissions? Here are the tips and tricks. Read more »

Settling for less

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? Read more »

Would you work for an Internet startup now?

The dot-com boom may be over, but opportunities still exist among Internet startups. Before you take a job with a new dot com, ask these questions. Read more »

Staying loyal to your company amid layoffs

Are you going through layoffs--as the executioner? Read about two downsizing experiences, and then share your experiences and advice with the community. Read more »

Choose your next training course carefully

Future career success can hinge on making wise decisions about what skills to add or polish. Here are some considerations you need to take into account when choosing which course of action fits your current and future needs. Read more »

Defining the roles of CTO and CIO

When the CTO role first arrived, the position's lack of definition made it difficult to develop a successful CIO-CTO relationship. To help both chiefs with career success, here's a clear map of where each role starts and ends. Read more »

ICT skills shortage still a myth

The Information Technology Contract and Recruitment Association believes Australia needs to hire more foreigners to fill the shortage in ICT skills. But there's no solid evidence to back up its claim. Read more »

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