items tagged with Careers
Finite cracks $100m as skills shortage bites
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology people
Category: Shakers & Breakers - Recruiters
2006-10-17 10:58:52
Specialist recruiter Finite IT Recruitment Solutions has posted a strong performance, with full year group revenue to 30 June up by 43% to $107 million. Finite also made its debut in this year’s BRW Fast 100 published on 12 October which recognises Australia’s fastest growing SME’s.
Read More About Finite Cracks $100m As Skills Shortage Bites...
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology people
Category: Shakers & Breakers - Recruiters
2006-10-17 10:58:52
Specialist recruiter Finite IT Recruitment Solutions has posted a strong performance, with full year group revenue to 30 June up by 43% to $107 million. Finite also made its debut in this year’s BRW Fast 100 published on 12 October which recognises Australia’s fastest growing SME’s.
Read More About Finite Cracks $100m As Skills Shortage Bites...
CSC names new CIO for Australian operations
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology people
Category: Shakers & Breakers - People
2006-10-16 03:35:30
Computer Sciences Corporation has appointed Stephen Kowal chief information officer of CSC’s Australian operations. Prior to joining CSC, Kowal was CIO at Western Mining Corporation and led the IT integration of WMC into BHP Billiton. Before that, he was CIO of BHP Billiton Base Metals, Global Information Technology Outsourcing manager at BHP Billiton, and held various roles at C&W Optus and the Federal Department of Defence. Kowal succeeds Emily Richmond-Jones, who held the position for five years and has been appointed director of Service Delivery for CSC in Western Australia.
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology people
Category: Shakers & Breakers - People
2006-10-16 03:35:30
Computer Sciences Corporation has appointed Stephen Kowal chief information officer of CSC’s Australian operations. Prior to joining CSC, Kowal was CIO at Western Mining Corporation and led the IT integration of WMC into BHP Billiton. Before that, he was CIO of BHP Billiton Base Metals, Global Information Technology Outsourcing manager at BHP Billiton, and held various roles at C&W Optus and the Federal Department of Defence. Kowal succeeds Emily Richmond-Jones, who held the position for five years and has been appointed director of Service Delivery for CSC in Western Australia.
Tech sector jobs boom drives employment
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology people
Category: Shakers & Breakers - Enterprise Staffing
2006-10-12 09:37:39
A tech sector resurgence is driving genral employment growth across Australia according to a new monthly jobs report.
Read More About Tech Sector Jobs Boom Drives Employment...
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology people
Category: Shakers & Breakers - Enterprise Staffing
2006-10-12 09:37:39
A tech sector resurgence is driving genral employment growth across Australia according to a new monthly jobs report.
Read More About Tech Sector Jobs Boom Drives Employment...
Catholic Church bemoans call centre Bacchanalia
Written By: Peter Dinham
Section: World Watch
Category: The Register
2006-10-10 08:00:40
Read More About Catholic Church Bemoans Call Centre Bacchanalia...
Written By: Peter Dinham
Section: World Watch
Category: The Register
2006-10-10 08:00:40
The Catholic Church in India has decided the time has come to address the problem of call centre promiscuity which, as we previously reported, has pretty well reduced the local outsourcing industry to something resembling a scene from Bob Guccione's Caligula.
Read More About Catholic Church Bemoans Call Centre Bacchanalia...
Ambition Group poaches MD from Diversiti
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology people
Category: Shakers & Breakers - Recruiters
2006-10-09 00:27:09
Listed ICT recruiter Ambition Group Limited (ASX:AMB) has head hunted a new managing director from rival firm Diversiti. Andrew Cross leaves a two and a half year appointment as NSW Branch Manager with ICT recruiter Diversiti, to take up the position with Ambition. He holds a law degree with a specialisation in employment law issues and will be based in Sydney.
Read More About Ambition Group Poaches MD From Diversiti...
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology people
Category: Shakers & Breakers - Recruiters
2006-10-09 00:27:09
Listed ICT recruiter Ambition Group Limited (ASX:AMB) has head hunted a new managing director from rival firm Diversiti. Andrew Cross leaves a two and a half year appointment as NSW Branch Manager with ICT recruiter Diversiti, to take up the position with Ambition. He holds a law degree with a specialisation in employment law issues and will be based in Sydney.
Read More About Ambition Group Poaches MD From Diversiti...
Vectra director joins global information security body
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology people
Category: Shakers & Breakers - People
2006-10-05 10:02:21
Security services provider Vectra Corporation’s director of information security Jo Stewart-Rattray has been appointed to provide an Australian voice on an international committee that represents the information security profession.
Read More About Vectra Director Joins Global Information Security Body...
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology people
Category: Shakers & Breakers - People
2006-10-05 10:02:21
Security services provider Vectra Corporation’s director of information security Jo Stewart-Rattray has been appointed to provide an Australian voice on an international committee that represents the information security profession.
Read More About Vectra Director Joins Global Information Security Body...
Marshal appoints APAC marketing manager
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology people
Category: Shakers & Breakers - People
2006-10-05 09:55:51
Email and internet content security provider Marshal has appointed Adele Bernard as regional marketing manager Asia-Pacific. Prior to joining Marshal, Bernard held the post of Asia-Pacific marketing manager for Websense. During three years at Websense, Bernard helped launch its Australian office and implemented marketing and channel strategies across the Asia Pacific. With almost 20 years marketing experience in Australia and Asia-Pacific, Bernard has worked for global IT companies such as Microsoft and Lotus/IBM.
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology people
Category: Shakers & Breakers - People
2006-10-05 09:55:51
Email and internet content security provider Marshal has appointed Adele Bernard as regional marketing manager Asia-Pacific. Prior to joining Marshal, Bernard held the post of Asia-Pacific marketing manager for Websense. During three years at Websense, Bernard helped launch its Australian office and implemented marketing and channel strategies across the Asia Pacific. With almost 20 years marketing experience in Australia and Asia-Pacific, Bernard has worked for global IT companies such as Microsoft and Lotus/IBM.
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.
Read More About 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.
Read More About IT&T Employment Sentiment Slightly Softer...
Avocent appoints business development manager
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology people
Category: Shakers & Breakers - People
2006-09-28 08:34:18
IT infrastructure solutions provider, Avocent Corporation, has appointed Joanne Cooper as business development manager for Australia and New Zealand. Cooper has more than 20 years in the IT&T industry, with significant experience in sales and marketing, business development and channel management. Previous business development manager roles have included Wang Global Australia and Texas Instruments Australia. During the early 90’s, Cooper was European Marketing Manager for a leading Taiwanese Notebook Manufacturer Modern Computer Inc. Most recently, Cooper was at SingTel Optus joining the company as an ASP specialist, however her role was widened to encompass Managed IP Solutions and the e-Business division’s inCITE construction portal.
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology people
Category: Shakers & Breakers - People
2006-09-28 08:34:18
IT infrastructure solutions provider, Avocent Corporation, has appointed Joanne Cooper as business development manager for Australia and New Zealand. Cooper has more than 20 years in the IT&T industry, with significant experience in sales and marketing, business development and channel management. Previous business development manager roles have included Wang Global Australia and Texas Instruments Australia. During the early 90’s, Cooper was European Marketing Manager for a leading Taiwanese Notebook Manufacturer Modern Computer Inc. Most recently, Cooper was at SingTel Optus joining the company as an ASP specialist, however her role was widened to encompass Managed IP Solutions and the e-Business division’s inCITE construction portal.
Marshal appoints new Asia Pacific vice president
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology people
Category: Shakers & Breakers - People
2006-09-27 09:33:14
Email and Internet content security software company Marshal Limited today announced the appointment of Nick Hawkins as Vice President of Asia-Pacific. Hawkins previously held the position of Managing Director and Vice President of Asia Pacific Sales at MessageLabs.
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology people
Category: Shakers & Breakers - People
2006-09-27 09:33:14
Email and Internet content security software company Marshal Limited today announced the appointment of Nick Hawkins as Vice President of Asia-Pacific. Hawkins previously held the position of Managing Director and Vice President of Asia Pacific Sales at MessageLabs.
Sterling Commerce appoints client executive
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology people
Category: Shakers & Breakers - People
2006-09-27 09:30:54
Sterling Commerce has appointed Brenton Dodd as client executive. Dodd will be responsible for business development and increasing awareness of Sterling’s multi-channel retail solution offering. Dodd has been involved in supply chain operations since 1980. He spent seven years at Caterpillar working within its local and international supply chain, inventory control and warehousing operations. In the late eighties Dodd worked for Intertrack, developers of the Pulse system and pioneers of radio frequency warehouse management systems technology in the Australian market. Prior to his tenure with Sterling Commerce, Dodd spent five years at IBM as a sales solutions consultant, where he provided customer solutions involving technology from IBM and its business partners. Previously, he was at Dawson Consulting as a supply chain solutions specialist. Dodd is based in Melbourne and reports to Michael Vulcan.
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology people
Category: Shakers & Breakers - People
2006-09-27 09:30:54
Sterling Commerce has appointed Brenton Dodd as client executive. Dodd will be responsible for business development and increasing awareness of Sterling’s multi-channel retail solution offering. Dodd has been involved in supply chain operations since 1980. He spent seven years at Caterpillar working within its local and international supply chain, inventory control and warehousing operations. In the late eighties Dodd worked for Intertrack, developers of the Pulse system and pioneers of radio frequency warehouse management systems technology in the Australian market. Prior to his tenure with Sterling Commerce, Dodd spent five years at IBM as a sales solutions consultant, where he provided customer solutions involving technology from IBM and its business partners. Previously, he was at Dawson Consulting as a supply chain solutions specialist. Dodd is based in Melbourne and reports to Michael Vulcan.
CA announces new head of consumer group
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology people
Category: Shakers & Breakers - People
2006-09-20 09:03:43
Management software provider CA has appointed Patrina Kerr as director, Consumer Pacific of the company's newly formed consumer unit. Kerr first joined CA in 2005 in the role of national channel sales manager. Prior to this, she worked for Sage ACCPAC Australia, Altiris Australia and was the partner group manager for Microsoft New Zealand.
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology people
Category: Shakers & Breakers - People
2006-09-20 09:03:43
Management software provider CA has appointed Patrina Kerr as director, Consumer Pacific of the company's newly formed consumer unit. Kerr first joined CA in 2005 in the role of national channel sales manager. Prior to this, she worked for Sage ACCPAC Australia, Altiris Australia and was the partner group manager for Microsoft New Zealand.
iTa appoints former Suncorp CIO as chairman
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology people
Category: Shakers & Breakers - People
2006-09-18 09:46:30
Information Technologies Australia (iTa), a specialist in voice integration solutions, has appointed former IT executive Carmel Gray, as Chair of the board with immediate effect. From 1999 to 2004 Gray held the position of Chief Information Officer (CIO) at Suncorp. Before this Gray worked as General Manager of the Victorian gas industry’s IT business, preparing it for privatisation. However, Gray’s longest career stint was with Logica for over 10 years, where she held several positions culminating in the managing director role from 1992 until 1997.
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology people
Category: Shakers & Breakers - People
2006-09-18 09:46:30
Information Technologies Australia (iTa), a specialist in voice integration solutions, has appointed former IT executive Carmel Gray, as Chair of the board with immediate effect. From 1999 to 2004 Gray held the position of Chief Information Officer (CIO) at Suncorp. Before this Gray worked as General Manager of the Victorian gas industry’s IT business, preparing it for privatisation. However, Gray’s longest career stint was with Logica for over 10 years, where she held several positions culminating in the managing director role from 1992 until 1997.
Satyam in internship deal with Melbourne Uni
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology people
Category: Shakers & Breakers - People
2006-09-18 09:20:10
IT services company, Satyam Computer Services, and The University of Melbourne (MU), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to train and employ Melbourne Information and Communication Technology students.
Read More About Satyam In Internship Deal With Melbourne Uni...
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology people
Category: Shakers & Breakers - People
2006-09-18 09:20:10
IT services company, Satyam Computer Services, and The University of Melbourne (MU), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to train and employ Melbourne Information and Communication Technology students.
Read More About Satyam In Internship Deal With Melbourne Uni...
ICT unemployment at lowest level in years
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology people
Category: Shakers & Breakers - Enterprise Staffing
2006-09-17 20:16:54
The ACS (Australian Computer Society) today released the results of its annual Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Employment Survey for 2006. The results indicate a positive employment outlook for ICT professionals, with ICT unemployment at its lowest level in many years at 5.1% - now only 0.3 percentage points higher than the ABS national average (4.8%).
Read More About ICT Unemployment At Lowest Level In Years...
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology people
Category: Shakers & Breakers - Enterprise Staffing
2006-09-17 20:16:54
The ACS (Australian Computer Society) today released the results of its annual Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Employment Survey for 2006. The results indicate a positive employment outlook for ICT professionals, with ICT unemployment at its lowest level in many years at 5.1% - now only 0.3 percentage points higher than the ABS national average (4.8%).
Read More About ICT Unemployment At Lowest Level In Years...
Beethoven’s staff shortage problem is Australia’s problem
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology people
Category: Shakers & Breakers - Enterprise Staffing
2006-09-17 04:24:08
Read More About Beethoven’S Staff Shortage Problem Is Australia’S Problem...
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology people
Category: Shakers & Breakers - Enterprise Staffing
2006-09-17 04:24:08
Case management software provider, Beethoven Computer Services, is in an enviable position. The company has more work than it can handle. However, being in such a position is a double-edged sword.
Read More About Beethoven’S Staff Shortage Problem Is Australia’S Problem...
CAS appoints APAC president
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology people
Category: Shakers & Breakers - People
2006-09-13 10:30:56
CAS, a provider of Demand Side Management solutions for the consumer products industry, has appointed Stewart Cochrane as President - CAS Asia Pacific. Based in Melbourne, Cochrane moves up from Vice President Sales and head of the CAS operation in Australia. With a strong background in sales and service delivery, Cochrane came to CAS from Hitachi Data Systems, where he was a director of the business. In 20 years working with blue-chip multinationals across Asia Pacific, he has managed and developed major organisations for such iconic companies as PepsiCo, Levi Strauss, Orange and 3.
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology people
Category: Shakers & Breakers - People
2006-09-13 10:30:56
CAS, a provider of Demand Side Management solutions for the consumer products industry, has appointed Stewart Cochrane as President - CAS Asia Pacific. Based in Melbourne, Cochrane moves up from Vice President Sales and head of the CAS operation in Australia. With a strong background in sales and service delivery, Cochrane came to CAS from Hitachi Data Systems, where he was a director of the business. In 20 years working with blue-chip multinationals across Asia Pacific, he has managed and developed major organisations for such iconic companies as PepsiCo, Levi Strauss, Orange and 3.
SAS appoints solutions manager
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology people
Category: Shakers & Breakers - People
2006-09-12 10:59:14
Business Intelligence software provider SAS Institute Australia has promoted Des Viranna to Solutions Manager, Customer Intelligence. He is based at the company’s regional head office in Sydney. Viranna studied Engineering at the University of New South Wales and joined SAS in 1999 through its Graduate Program. His most recent SAS position was that of Lead Consultant, Customer Intelligence for Australia and New Zealand.
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology people
Category: Shakers & Breakers - People
2006-09-12 10:59:14
Business Intelligence software provider SAS Institute Australia has promoted Des Viranna to Solutions Manager, Customer Intelligence. He is based at the company’s regional head office in Sydney. Viranna studied Engineering at the University of New South Wales and joined SAS in 1999 through its Graduate Program. His most recent SAS position was that of Lead Consultant, Customer Intelligence for Australia and New Zealand.
Unisys West appoints former Western Power CIO
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology people
Category: Shakers & Breakers - People
2006-09-12 10:53:50
Service provider Unisys West has appointed Brian Lee as WA Public Sector Partner, further strengthening its commitment to the Public Sector in Western Australia. Mr Lee joins Unisys West with a wealth of government experience within Western Australia, particularly in the delivery of commercial services. He comes to Unisys West from Western Power, where he held the role of Chief Information Officer for two years and spearheaded the transition of IT services to four separate companies – Western Power, Synergy, Verve and Horizon Power. He also brings an impressive track record in major change management programs, including with government clients. As a partner with KPMG Consulting in Perth, he implemented a substantial change program for the Government Employees Superannuation Board (GESB), the largest Western Australia-based superannuation fund, and he previously managed large change programs for BankWest, HBOSA and WMC Resources. He serves on the Health Department Audit Committee and is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology people
Category: Shakers & Breakers - People
2006-09-12 10:53:50
Service provider Unisys West has appointed Brian Lee as WA Public Sector Partner, further strengthening its commitment to the Public Sector in Western Australia. Mr Lee joins Unisys West with a wealth of government experience within Western Australia, particularly in the delivery of commercial services. He comes to Unisys West from Western Power, where he held the role of Chief Information Officer for two years and spearheaded the transition of IT services to four separate companies – Western Power, Synergy, Verve and Horizon Power. He also brings an impressive track record in major change management programs, including with government clients. As a partner with KPMG Consulting in Perth, he implemented a substantial change program for the Government Employees Superannuation Board (GESB), the largest Western Australia-based superannuation fund, and he previously managed large change programs for BankWest, HBOSA and WMC Resources. He serves on the Health Department Audit Committee and is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
NetApp aapoints new ANZ MD
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology people
Category: Shakers & Breakers - People
2006-09-12 10:49:58
Unified storage solutions provider, Network Appliance, has appointed Peter O'Connor as managing director for Australia and New Zealand.
O'Connor has 20 years experience in the IT industry with organisations including Macromedia (now Adobe), i2 Technologies, System Software Associates and IBM. Prior to joining NetApp, O'Connor held the role of vice president Asia Pacific for Macromedia Inc. O'Connor's other roles have included regional vice president South Asia for i2 Technologies, general manager South Asia for SSA and various senior sales and marketing positions for IBM in Australia and China. O'Connor replaces Simon Green, who was previous managing director for NetApp, Australia and New Zealand. Green has been promoted to Vice President Go-to-Market Strategy Network Appliance.
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology people
Category: Shakers & Breakers - People
2006-09-12 10:49:58
Unified storage solutions provider, Network Appliance, has appointed Peter O'Connor as managing director for Australia and New Zealand.
O'Connor has 20 years experience in the IT industry with organisations including Macromedia (now Adobe), i2 Technologies, System Software Associates and IBM. Prior to joining NetApp, O'Connor held the role of vice president Asia Pacific for Macromedia Inc. O'Connor's other roles have included regional vice president South Asia for i2 Technologies, general manager South Asia for SSA and various senior sales and marketing positions for IBM in Australia and China. O'Connor replaces Simon Green, who was previous managing director for NetApp, Australia and New Zealand. Green has been promoted to Vice President Go-to-Market Strategy Network Appliance.
There are 260 items tagged with Careers. You can view all our tags in the Tag Cloud
