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IT skills shortage to drive margins and pay explosion: Peoplebank boss
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology people
Category: Shakers & Breakers - Recruiters
2007-05-31 23:26:44
The boss of one of Australia's biggest IT recruitment agencies has hinted that margins for recruiters and pay rates for IT workers are set to explode in the face of an increasingly tight skills market.
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Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology people
Category: Shakers & Breakers - Recruiters
2007-05-31 23:26:44
The boss of one of Australia's biggest IT recruitment agencies has hinted that margins for recruiters and pay rates for IT workers are set to explode in the face of an increasingly tight skills market.
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Rittal appoints new product manager
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology people
Category: Shakers & Breakers - People
2007-05-30 00:11:01
IT infrastructure technologies provider Rittal has expanded its sales and marketing team in Australia with the appointment of Mark Roberts as product manager based in Sydney. Roberts joins Rittal in Australia with 12 years’ experience in the IT industry and was formerly with the UK operation where he was IT Product Manager. During his six years with the organisation his role encompassed being a solutions architect for the design of data centre infrastructure, including liquid cooling, UPS, power distribution, environmental monitoring and physical security.
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Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology people
Category: Shakers & Breakers - People
2007-05-30 00:11:01
IT infrastructure technologies provider Rittal has expanded its sales and marketing team in Australia with the appointment of Mark Roberts as product manager based in Sydney. Roberts joins Rittal in Australia with 12 years’ experience in the IT industry and was formerly with the UK operation where he was IT Product Manager. During his six years with the organisation his role encompassed being a solutions architect for the design of data centre infrastructure, including liquid cooling, UPS, power distribution, environmental monitoring and physical security.
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Lexmark ANZ appoints new divisonal GM
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology people
Category: Shakers & Breakers - People
2007-05-29 06:19:51
Lexmark Australia and New Zealand has aappointed Dietrich Buechner as General Manager of its Enterprise and Government customer division'based in Sydney. Buechner has been with Lexmark since 1993 in a variety of sales, product management and management roles. He joins Lexmark ANZ from the company’s German operations (Lexmark Deutschland GmbH), where he was most recently Director of Services.
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology people
Category: Shakers & Breakers - People
2007-05-29 06:19:51
Lexmark Australia and New Zealand has aappointed Dietrich Buechner as General Manager of its Enterprise and Government customer division'based in Sydney. Buechner has been with Lexmark since 1993 in a variety of sales, product management and management roles. He joins Lexmark ANZ from the company’s German operations (Lexmark Deutschland GmbH), where he was most recently Director of Services.
Asian ICT jobs market exploding: consultant
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology people
Category: Shakers & Breakers - Recruiters
2007-05-28 23:47:15
An exploding ICT jobs market in Asia has prompted newly merged Australian recruiter TRA Group to set up offices in Hong Kong, Hyderabad and Singapore. TRA, with revenues of $120 million and 72 consultants, aims to focus on providing local technology professionals opportunities to work on major projects in places like China and India.
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Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology people
Category: Shakers & Breakers - Recruiters
2007-05-28 23:47:15
An exploding ICT jobs market in Asia has prompted newly merged Australian recruiter TRA Group to set up offices in Hong Kong, Hyderabad and Singapore. TRA, with revenues of $120 million and 72 consultants, aims to focus on providing local technology professionals opportunities to work on major projects in places like China and India.
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Peoplebank acquires leading WA recruiter
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology people
Category: Shakers & Breakers - Recruiters
2007-05-23 07:48:30
ASX listed specialist technology recruiter Peoplebank Australia Limited (ASX:PBA), has acquired WA-based IT&T recruitment firm, Gryphon Consultants, for $3.15 million with a further incentive payment for growth over the next 12 months. The acquisition will be earnings accretive from the outset and will be funded using existing debt facilities, according to a Peoplebank statement.
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Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology people
Category: Shakers & Breakers - Recruiters
2007-05-23 07:48:30
ASX listed specialist technology recruiter Peoplebank Australia Limited (ASX:PBA), has acquired WA-based IT&T recruitment firm, Gryphon Consultants, for $3.15 million with a further incentive payment for growth over the next 12 months. The acquisition will be earnings accretive from the outset and will be funded using existing debt facilities, according to a Peoplebank statement.
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IT recruiters reveal hottest skills in demand
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Information technology news
Category: Market News
2007-05-22 07:45:30
The IT recruiters have spoken and revealed the hottest skills with the highest demand in the market right now. According to iTWire's unique skills-tags barometer, which lets viewers see at a glance which are the most sought after skills, demand is white hot for .NET, C++, C#, Active Directory, solutions architects, anything to do with Java, Linux, Unix, SAP, HTML, XML, ITIL, Oracle, Networking and Cisco engineers, among others.
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Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Information technology news
Category: Market News
2007-05-22 07:45:30
The IT recruiters have spoken and revealed the hottest skills with the highest demand in the market right now. According to iTWire's unique skills-tags barometer, which lets viewers see at a glance which are the most sought after skills, demand is white hot for .NET, C++, C#, Active Directory, solutions architects, anything to do with Java, Linux, Unix, SAP, HTML, XML, ITIL, Oracle, Networking and Cisco engineers, among others.
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iTWire expands jobs business with new technology
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Information technology news
Category: Market News
2007-05-22 03:15:02
iTWire has upped the ante in technology recruitment with a significant expansion of its jobs and recruitment business, JobsWire, including the integration of innovative technology in the company’s new jobs board. The new enhancements include a unique skills based search facility with additional new services soon to come online. Further information about this exciting new development in the jobs space can be found here.
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Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Information technology news
Category: Market News
2007-05-22 03:15:02
iTWire has upped the ante in technology recruitment with a significant expansion of its jobs and recruitment business, JobsWire, including the integration of innovative technology in the company’s new jobs board. The new enhancements include a unique skills based search facility with additional new services soon to come online. Further information about this exciting new development in the jobs space can be found here.
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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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e-channel appoints ex-Yahoo exec as chairman
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology people
Category: Shakers & Breakers - People
2007-05-21 05:47:16
Search engine advertising company e-channel online has appointed veteran online media strategist Philip Alexander as chairman. Mr Alexander, a former regional corporate development director for Yahoo! in South Asia, is also a former chairman, and current director, of the Internet Industry Association in Australia.
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology people
Category: Shakers & Breakers - People
2007-05-21 05:47:16
Search engine advertising company e-channel online has appointed veteran online media strategist Philip Alexander as chairman. Mr Alexander, a former regional corporate development director for Yahoo! in South Asia, is also a former chairman, and current director, of the Internet Industry Association in Australia.
Keycorp appoints new CEO
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology people
Category: Shakers & Breakers - People
2007-05-20 03:09:56
Secure electronic transaction solutions provider Keycorp Limited (ASX:KYC) has appointed Dr Kenneth (Ken) Martin Carr as managing director and Chief Executive Officer, effective 18 May 2007. Dr Carr replaces long serving CEO Mr Bruce Thompson whose intended departure was announced on 2 March 2007. Mr Thompson has resigned from the board effective 17 May 2007 but will remain with Keycorp until 1 July 2007.
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Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology people
Category: Shakers & Breakers - People
2007-05-20 03:09:56
Secure electronic transaction solutions provider Keycorp Limited (ASX:KYC) has appointed Dr Kenneth (Ken) Martin Carr as managing director and Chief Executive Officer, effective 18 May 2007. Dr Carr replaces long serving CEO Mr Bruce Thompson whose intended departure was announced on 2 March 2007. Mr Thompson has resigned from the board effective 17 May 2007 but will remain with Keycorp until 1 July 2007.
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ASG appoints new GM northern region
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology people
Category: Shakers & Breakers - People
2007-05-20 03:03:31
IT services provider ASG Group Limited (ASX: ASZ) has appointed Ritchie Malin as general manager, Northern Region, based at ASG's Sydney office with responsibility for business operations in New South Wales, Australian Capital Territory and Queensland. In a career that includes a 10 year period in the UK, Mr Malin has held a number of senior management positions with service and product based IT companies. During his time in London, he was Managing Director of Sysao Ltd, one of the largest Oracle partners in the UK. At Sysao, he was responsible for growing the company's annual turnover from A$1.5 million to A$18 million before preparing it for the eventual merger with FTSE-listed IT Services company Compel Group PLC in May 2004. Mr Malin returned to Australia in 2005 to run Compel Group's Australian subsidiary before accepting the position with ASG.
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology people
Category: Shakers & Breakers - People
2007-05-20 03:03:31
IT services provider ASG Group Limited (ASX: ASZ) has appointed Ritchie Malin as general manager, Northern Region, based at ASG's Sydney office with responsibility for business operations in New South Wales, Australian Capital Territory and Queensland. In a career that includes a 10 year period in the UK, Mr Malin has held a number of senior management positions with service and product based IT companies. During his time in London, he was Managing Director of Sysao Ltd, one of the largest Oracle partners in the UK. At Sysao, he was responsible for growing the company's annual turnover from A$1.5 million to A$18 million before preparing it for the eventual merger with FTSE-listed IT Services company Compel Group PLC in May 2004. Mr Malin returned to Australia in 2005 to run Compel Group's Australian subsidiary before accepting the position with ASG.
Lexmark appoints new GM for SMB & channel
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology people
Category: Shakers & Breakers - People
2007-05-20 02:19:56
Printers manufacturer Lexmark Australia and New Zealand has appointed Carmel Mosser as general manager, Small & Medium Business and Channel. Mosser, who will report to Eddie Noel, has been with Lexmark ANZ for more than three years and most recently held the position of National Strategic Partner Manager. Prior to joining Lexmark, she held a number of positions at both Fuji Xerox and Tektronix.
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology people
Category: Shakers & Breakers - People
2007-05-20 02:19:56
Printers manufacturer Lexmark Australia and New Zealand has appointed Carmel Mosser as general manager, Small & Medium Business and Channel. Mosser, who will report to Eddie Noel, has been with Lexmark ANZ for more than three years and most recently held the position of National Strategic Partner Manager. Prior to joining Lexmark, she held a number of positions at both Fuji Xerox and Tektronix.
GlobalConnect appoints two Melbourne account directors
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology people
Category: Shakers & Breakers - People
2007-05-15 08:06:58
Call center provider GlobalConnect Australia has appointed Trish McBride and Joanne Feehan as two new account directors based in its Melbourne office. Trish McBride joins GlobalConnect Australia with 21 years’ experience in IT sales management. Most recently, she was a sales executive in voice and data solutions for VoIP, a wholly owned Australian company specialising in voice and data network convergence. She previously worked at Rockwell FirstPoint Contact as Channel Account and Business Development Manager. She has also worked in senior sales and management positions with Memorex Telex and Lava Systems, and at Karora Technologies where she was Managing Director. Joanne Feehan joins GlobalConnect Australia with 12 years of sales and account management experience in the IT industry, including seven years with Macquarie Telecom, where she was a business manager.
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology people
Category: Shakers & Breakers - People
2007-05-15 08:06:58
Call center provider GlobalConnect Australia has appointed Trish McBride and Joanne Feehan as two new account directors based in its Melbourne office. Trish McBride joins GlobalConnect Australia with 21 years’ experience in IT sales management. Most recently, she was a sales executive in voice and data solutions for VoIP, a wholly owned Australian company specialising in voice and data network convergence. She previously worked at Rockwell FirstPoint Contact as Channel Account and Business Development Manager. She has also worked in senior sales and management positions with Memorex Telex and Lava Systems, and at Karora Technologies where she was Managing Director. Joanne Feehan joins GlobalConnect Australia with 12 years of sales and account management experience in the IT industry, including seven years with Macquarie Telecom, where she was a business manager.
New service delivery director for Fujitsu New Zealand
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology people
Category: Shakers & Breakers - People
2007-05-15 08:00:32
Fujitsu has appointed Brent White as service delivery director for its New Zealand operations. White, who joins Fujitsu from Telecom New Zealand (Gen-i), will be a member of the Fujitsu New Zealand senior management team with responsibility for leading and managing a services delivery team of approximately 160. White joins Fujitsu from Telecom New Zealand (Gen-i), where he was the regional head of solutions delivery for the greater Wellington region with responsibility for overall business strategy, direction and profitability. He joined Gen-i in 2005 following the acquisition of his previous employer, Computerland New Zealand and has more than ten years experience in the ICT industry, with previous roles including IT Manager, Allfex New Zealand and Solutions Architect, Open Systems Solutions.
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology people
Category: Shakers & Breakers - People
2007-05-15 08:00:32
Fujitsu has appointed Brent White as service delivery director for its New Zealand operations. White, who joins Fujitsu from Telecom New Zealand (Gen-i), will be a member of the Fujitsu New Zealand senior management team with responsibility for leading and managing a services delivery team of approximately 160. White joins Fujitsu from Telecom New Zealand (Gen-i), where he was the regional head of solutions delivery for the greater Wellington region with responsibility for overall business strategy, direction and profitability. He joined Gen-i in 2005 following the acquisition of his previous employer, Computerland New Zealand and has more than ten years experience in the ICT industry, with previous roles including IT Manager, Allfex New Zealand and Solutions Architect, Open Systems Solutions.
Internet security systems appoints senior consultant
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology people
Category: Shakers & Breakers - People
2007-05-13 07:02:20
IBM-owned Internet Security Systems has appointed a senior security consultant. David Kaplan has joined ISS’ national security technical team to assist with pre-sales consulting, security system design and integration. Kaplan brings 12 years of IT industry experience to his role, including 10 years as a security specialist servicing clients all over Australia. Prior to joining ISS, Kaplan held a systems engineer, national security specialist role at Cisco Systems. His qualifications include a Bachelors Degree from the University of Sydney (with Computer Science Honours), CISSP and CCNP.
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology people
Category: Shakers & Breakers - People
2007-05-13 07:02:20
IBM-owned Internet Security Systems has appointed a senior security consultant. David Kaplan has joined ISS’ national security technical team to assist with pre-sales consulting, security system design and integration. Kaplan brings 12 years of IT industry experience to his role, including 10 years as a security specialist servicing clients all over Australia. Prior to joining ISS, Kaplan held a systems engineer, national security specialist role at Cisco Systems. His qualifications include a Bachelors Degree from the University of Sydney (with Computer Science Honours), CISSP and CCNP.
Sybase appoints new APAC GM
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology people
Category: Shakers & Breakers - People
2007-05-11 20:04:00
Database and infrastructure software vendor Sybase has appointed Barrie Sheers as senior vice president and general manager of the Asia Pacific region, reporting to Steve Capelli, president of Worldwide Field Operations of Sybase, Inc. Based in Hong Kong, Mr Sheers has more than 20 years experience with globally recognised enterprise technology companies and will lead a network of 20 offices in 10 countries with more than 850 employees. He will manage sales and marketing, professional services, customer service and support and Sybase solution centers in Asia. Prior to joining Sybase, Mr Sheers was vice president of EMC Asia Pacific and Japan. Mr Sheers has also held management positions at various leading IT outsourcing service companies in the United Kingdom and Europe.
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology people
Category: Shakers & Breakers - People
2007-05-11 20:04:00
Database and infrastructure software vendor Sybase has appointed Barrie Sheers as senior vice president and general manager of the Asia Pacific region, reporting to Steve Capelli, president of Worldwide Field Operations of Sybase, Inc. Based in Hong Kong, Mr Sheers has more than 20 years experience with globally recognised enterprise technology companies and will lead a network of 20 offices in 10 countries with more than 850 employees. He will manage sales and marketing, professional services, customer service and support and Sybase solution centers in Asia. Prior to joining Sybase, Mr Sheers was vice president of EMC Asia Pacific and Japan. Mr Sheers has also held management positions at various leading IT outsourcing service companies in the United Kingdom and Europe.
SAP makes key sales appointment
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology people
Category: Shakers & Breakers - People
2007-05-11 06:04:00
SAP Australia and New Zealand has appointed Rodney Moynihan joins the company as territory sales manager with operational responsibility for Victoria, Western Australian, South Australia and Tasmania. Moynihan joins SAP from Microsoft Australia, where he was the Southern Region ERP Manager for Microsoft Dynamics. He has also held previous roles as Business Development Manager and Sales Management with Technology One and held a Business Development Management role at Professional Advantage. Rod has 11 years experience with ERP, both in Sales and Pre-Sales leadership.
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology people
Category: Shakers & Breakers - People
2007-05-11 06:04:00
SAP Australia and New Zealand has appointed Rodney Moynihan joins the company as territory sales manager with operational responsibility for Victoria, Western Australian, South Australia and Tasmania. Moynihan joins SAP from Microsoft Australia, where he was the Southern Region ERP Manager for Microsoft Dynamics. He has also held previous roles as Business Development Manager and Sales Management with Technology One and held a Business Development Management role at Professional Advantage. Rod has 11 years experience with ERP, both in Sales and Pre-Sales leadership.
BEA appoints new ANZ managing director
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology people
Category: Shakers & Breakers - People
2007-05-02 05:00:35
Infrastructure software vendor BEA Systems has appointed Dr Ali Al-Tarafi as managing director of BEA Australia and New Zealand. Dr Al-Tarafi has over 27 years experience working in the IT industry. His last role was director of HP Software South Pacific. He holds BSc Electronic Engineering, first class honours, London University and Ph.D, Telecommunications and Control, London University.
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology people
Category: Shakers & Breakers - People
2007-05-02 05:00:35
Infrastructure software vendor BEA Systems has appointed Dr Ali Al-Tarafi as managing director of BEA Australia and New Zealand. Dr Al-Tarafi has over 27 years experience working in the IT industry. His last role was director of HP Software South Pacific. He holds BSc Electronic Engineering, first class honours, London University and Ph.D, Telecommunications and Control, London University.
O4 Corporation appoints APAC sales director
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology people
Category: Shakers & Breakers - People
2007-05-01 00:21:28
Mobile field sales solutions provider, O4 Corporation, has appointed Shirley Jackson as sales director for the Asia Pacific region. Jackson has more than 20 years’ experience in the blue chip software solutions market across the UK, Europe, USA and Australia. Jackson has experience in selling enterprise information management solutions, data quality, document management, business intelligence and service management solutions including best practice ITIL consultancy services across verticals such as banking, finance, government and telecommunications. She was most recently business development manager NSW, QLD and ACT for TUSC, an Information Technology Service Management (ITSM) solution provider. Previously, Jackson was Strategic Marketing Manager at CA (Computer Associates) and was responsible for developing the channel marketing communication and education program for CA-Ingres following its acquisition by CA. Jackson has also been the Southern Europe Channel Manager at Uniplex and Channel Manager at MSI.
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology people
Category: Shakers & Breakers - People
2007-05-01 00:21:28
Mobile field sales solutions provider, O4 Corporation, has appointed Shirley Jackson as sales director for the Asia Pacific region. Jackson has more than 20 years’ experience in the blue chip software solutions market across the UK, Europe, USA and Australia. Jackson has experience in selling enterprise information management solutions, data quality, document management, business intelligence and service management solutions including best practice ITIL consultancy services across verticals such as banking, finance, government and telecommunications. She was most recently business development manager NSW, QLD and ACT for TUSC, an Information Technology Service Management (ITSM) solution provider. Previously, Jackson was Strategic Marketing Manager at CA (Computer Associates) and was responsible for developing the channel marketing communication and education program for CA-Ingres following its acquisition by CA. Jackson has also been the Southern Europe Channel Manager at Uniplex and Channel Manager at MSI.
Wavelink appointment to enhance channel strategy
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology people
Category: Shakers & Breakers - People
2007-04-30 06:56:59
Digital messaging provider Wavelink Communications has appointed Michael Whyte as channel manager, Australia and New Zealand. Previously employed as a senior sales executive at Tiecom Pty Ltd, Whyte engaged with enterprise, corporate, and government clients to assist with planning and implementing suitable ICT solutions. In this role, he was recognised by NEC Australia for large ICT sales solutions and was granted various awards. His experience in ICT spans over a decade. He has worked for Insync Projects, Redrock Communications, and NEC Australia. Whyte is also a NEC voice over IP certified consultant; Hewlett Packard certified sales engineer; and a NEXTEP broadband certified consultant.
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology people
Category: Shakers & Breakers - People
2007-04-30 06:56:59
Digital messaging provider Wavelink Communications has appointed Michael Whyte as channel manager, Australia and New Zealand. Previously employed as a senior sales executive at Tiecom Pty Ltd, Whyte engaged with enterprise, corporate, and government clients to assist with planning and implementing suitable ICT solutions. In this role, he was recognised by NEC Australia for large ICT sales solutions and was granted various awards. His experience in ICT spans over a decade. He has worked for Insync Projects, Redrock Communications, and NEC Australia. Whyte is also a NEC voice over IP certified consultant; Hewlett Packard certified sales engineer; and a NEXTEP broadband certified consultant.
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