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Government ICT contractor numbers decimated
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology people
Category: Shakers & Breakers - Enterprise Staffing
2009-08-10 23:12:45
Australia's largest supplier of ICT contractors for the Federal Government sector claims that contractor numbers have been decimated as a result of a recent review of staffing needs. ICT contract recruitment specialist Peoplebank described the “most significant reductions in ICT labour hire in over seven years” as a result of the Gershon Review which came into force in late 2008.
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Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology people
Category: Shakers & Breakers - Enterprise Staffing
2009-08-10 23:12:45
Australia's largest supplier of ICT contractors for the Federal Government sector claims that contractor numbers have been decimated as a result of a recent review of staffing needs. ICT contract recruitment specialist Peoplebank described the “most significant reductions in ICT labour hire in over seven years” as a result of the Gershon Review which came into force in late 2008.
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IT&T perm jobs down but contracting up brings good news in May
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology people
Category: Shakers & Breakers - Enterprise Staffing
2009-06-08 05:49:25
The technology permanent jobs sector continued its decline in May, but a rally in contracting positions indicates there are signs that the worst is over, the decline is slowing, and that IT&T jobs on offer are on the rise, according to a new report.
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Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology people
Category: Shakers & Breakers - Enterprise Staffing
2009-06-08 05:49:25
The technology permanent jobs sector continued its decline in May, but a rally in contracting positions indicates there are signs that the worst is over, the decline is slowing, and that IT&T jobs on offer are on the rise, according to a new report.
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IBM snares $70 million schools wireless contract
Written By: Peter Dinham
Section: Technology feature
Category: Server
2009-04-25 22:35:07
Following on the heels of Microsoft, Lenovo and Adobe, the services arm of IBM is the latest company to benefit from the Rudd Government backed NSW schools technology give-away, pocketing a $70 million wireless networking contract.
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Written By: Peter Dinham
Section: Technology feature
Category: Server
2009-04-25 22:35:07
Following on the heels of Microsoft, Lenovo and Adobe, the services arm of IBM is the latest company to benefit from the Rudd Government backed NSW schools technology give-away, pocketing a $70 million wireless networking contract.
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NBN would provide hundreds of needed jobs says recruitment boss
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Beerfiles
Category: IT blog
2009-03-04 17:53:30
The boss of one of Australia's largest ICT recruiters says the much delayed National Broadband Network could provide hundreds of desperately needed ICT jobs. ICT project managers are being let go by the hundreds across Australia and recruiters are looking to the Telecoms sector to keep the market afloat with projects like the NBN.
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Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Beerfiles
Category: IT blog
2009-03-04 17:53:30
The boss of one of Australia's largest ICT recruiters says the much delayed National Broadband Network could provide hundreds of desperately needed ICT jobs. ICT project managers are being let go by the hundreds across Australia and recruiters are looking to the Telecoms sector to keep the market afloat with projects like the NBN.
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Government devastates contractors, vendors and recruiters with Gershon approval
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Information technology news
Category: E-Government
2008-11-24 01:55:45
The IT contracting and recruitment industries, as well IT vendors,already reeling from the economic downturn, have been dealt a devastating body blow by the Federal Government's decision to implement in full the recommendations of the recent Gershon Review. Contractor numbers will shrink by half and Government ICT spending will be slashed by more than half a billion over the next three years.
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Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Information technology news
Category: E-Government
2008-11-24 01:55:45
The IT contracting and recruitment industries, as well IT vendors,already reeling from the economic downturn, have been dealt a devastating body blow by the Federal Government's decision to implement in full the recommendations of the recent Gershon Review. Contractor numbers will shrink by half and Government ICT spending will be slashed by more than half a billion over the next three years.
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Mambo Foundation president changes jobs
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology people
Category: Shakers & Breakers - People
2008-01-03 16:04:21
Ric Shreves, former Mambo Foundation president, has left his role as the managing director of international open source CMS consultant, Water & Stone, to work as an independent open source web applications consultant.
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Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology people
Category: Shakers & Breakers - People
2008-01-03 16:04:21
Ric Shreves, former Mambo Foundation president, has left his role as the managing director of international open source CMS consultant, Water & Stone, to work as an independent open source web applications consultant.
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100s of contractors lose out: Telstra gives $2.4b of work to just three
Written By: Stuart Corner
Section: Telecommunications
Category: Industry
2007-09-02 23:43:17
100s of engineering service firms will lose significant business following Telstra's decision to rationalise the outsourcing of fault repairs, installations, civil works and construction work in its access network to just three players who between them will share $2.4 billion worth of business over the next four years.
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Written By: Stuart Corner
Section: Telecommunications
Category: Industry
2007-09-02 23:43:17
100s of engineering service firms will lose significant business following Telstra's decision to rationalise the outsourcing of fault repairs, installations, civil works and construction work in its access network to just three players who between them will share $2.4 billion worth of business over the next four years.
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Skills shortage prompts Aussie company to build Bali offshoring HQ
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology people
Category: Shakers & Breakers - Enterprise Staffing
2007-06-19 04:21:51
Australian owned software development company Mitrais has announced plans to build a new headquarters in Bali to cater for what it says is significant growth in projects outsourced by Australian companies because of a growing skills shortage.
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Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology people
Category: Shakers & Breakers - Enterprise Staffing
2007-06-19 04:21:51
Australian owned software development company Mitrais has announced plans to build a new headquarters in Bali to cater for what it says is significant growth in projects outsourced by Australian companies because of a growing skills shortage.
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Demand for ICT staff up 13.75% amid growing skills shortage
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology people
Category: Shakers & Breakers - Enterprise Staffing
2007-06-05 00:17:05
As a nationwide technology skills shortage continues to bite deeper, a new report reveals that demand for ICT workers skyrocketed by 13.75% in May. The news follows on the heels of another report released yesterday by recruiter Ambition Technology showing ICT salaries shot up 10% for the same month.
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Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology people
Category: Shakers & Breakers - Enterprise Staffing
2007-06-05 00:17:05
As a nationwide technology skills shortage continues to bite deeper, a new report reveals that demand for ICT workers skyrocketed by 13.75% in May. The news follows on the heels of another report released yesterday by recruiter Ambition Technology showing ICT salaries shot up 10% for the same month.
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HP wins NASA contract to supply high-tech devices and services
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2007-05-23 13:33:40
On Wednesday, May 23, 2007, the Hewlett-Packard Company (HP) won a $5.6 billion seven-year contract with the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to provide the agency and its contractors with technology devices and services.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2007-05-23 13:33:40
On Wednesday, May 23, 2007, the Hewlett-Packard Company (HP) won a $5.6 billion seven-year contract with the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to provide the agency and its contractors with technology devices and services.
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IT employers have 'retention deficit disorder', and telcos are even worse
Written By: Stuart Corner
Section: Information technology news
Category: Enterprise
2007-05-22 00:57:58
Employment retention consultancy, BSI People, says that employers need to do more to empower their staff and create environments that are more likely to deter them from seeking alternative employment.
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Written By: Stuart Corner
Section: Information technology news
Category: Enterprise
2007-05-22 00:57:58
Employment retention consultancy, BSI People, says that employers need to do more to empower their staff and create environments that are more likely to deter them from seeking alternative employment.
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iTWire’s JobsWire launches new services with innovative technology
Written By: press-release
Section: Industry Releases
Category: Sponsored Editorial
2007-05-21 23:56:27
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Written By: press-release
Section: Industry Releases
Category: Sponsored Editorial
2007-05-21 23:56:27
Australia’s fastest growing online technology news and information service, iTWire, has announced a significant expansion of its jobs and recruitment business, JobsWire, with the integration of innovative technology in the company’s new jobs board.
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Telecoms industry employer confidence at record high
Written By: Stuart Corner
Section: Telecommunications
Category: Industry
2007-04-02 21:52:54
Employer confidence in the telecommunications sector is at record high levels, according to the latest quarterly employment expectations survey from recruitment company Hudson.
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Written By: Stuart Corner
Section: Telecommunications
Category: Industry
2007-04-02 21:52:54
Employer confidence in the telecommunications sector is at record high levels, according to the latest quarterly employment expectations survey from recruitment company Hudson.
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Staff shortages loom as IT contractor demand overtakes permanent
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology people
Category: Shakers & Breakers - Enterprise Staffing
2007-03-06 03:47:50
Recruiter Best International’s monthly IT Talent Index reveals that the increase in demand for IT contract positions in Australia has overtaken the increase in demand for permanent roles.
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Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology people
Category: Shakers & Breakers - Enterprise Staffing
2007-03-06 03:47:50
Recruiter Best International’s monthly IT Talent Index reveals that the increase in demand for IT contract positions in Australia has overtaken the increase in demand for permanent roles.
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BT outsources support to India
Written By: Peter Dinham
Section: World Watch
Category: ZDNet UK
2006-12-25 07:37:56
BT will transfer the support for some of its largest multinational customers to India, in what is believed to be the first billion-dollar outsourcing contract to be awarded to a single Indian company.
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Written By: Peter Dinham
Section: World Watch
Category: ZDNet UK
2006-12-25 07:37:56
BT will transfer the support for some of its largest multinational customers to India, in what is believed to be the first billion-dollar outsourcing contract to be awarded to a single Indian company.
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HP: Open source can be more profitable than proprietary
Written By: Peter Dinham
Section: World Watch
Category: ZDNet UK
2006-10-27 08:00:36
The company claims it is starting to see higher returns from open source contracts.
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Written By: Peter Dinham
Section: World Watch
Category: ZDNet UK
2006-10-27 08:00:36
The company claims it is starting to see higher returns from open source contracts.
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HP and Orange to build secure EU network
Written By: Peter Dinham
Section: World Watch
Category: ZDNet UK
2006-10-06 12:22:43
A large contract has been awarded for a major rehaul of the European Union's secure IT and telecommunications network, including systems for transferring biometric data.
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Written By: Peter Dinham
Section: World Watch
Category: ZDNet UK
2006-10-06 12:22:43
A large contract has been awarded for a major rehaul of the European Union's secure IT and telecommunications network, including systems for transferring biometric data.
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BT wants to run your IT
Written By: Peter Dinham
Section: World Watch
Category: ZDNet UK
2006-10-05 05:38:20
Telco is addressing small firms with a completely outsourced offering that could replace IT managers, but critics urge caution.
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Written By: Peter Dinham
Section: World Watch
Category: ZDNet UK
2006-10-05 05:38:20
Telco is addressing small firms with a completely outsourced offering that could replace IT managers, but critics urge caution.
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IT&T employment sentiment slightly softer
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology people
Category: Shakers & Breakers - Enterprise Staffing
2006-10-04 10:36:27
IT&T industry employment sentiment was down 1.7% for the December 2006 quarter according to new survey. However, the recruitment outlook remains strong.
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Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology people
Category: Shakers & Breakers - Enterprise Staffing
2006-10-04 10:36:27
IT&T industry employment sentiment was down 1.7% for the December 2006 quarter according to new survey. However, the recruitment outlook remains strong.
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Sun ships 52,000 Opteron cores to Texas
Written By: Peter Dinham
Section: World Watch
Category: The Register
2006-10-03 06:05:10
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Written By: Peter Dinham
Section: World Watch
Category: The Register
2006-10-03 06:05:10
Sun Microsystems continues its march toward supercomputing respectability. The company has won a deal to supply the University of Texas with a system that should easily be one of the fastest on the planet when completed in 2007.
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