OzHub, the Macquarie Telecom-led cloud computing alliance, has come down firmly on the side of Optus over the copyright controversy surrounding Optus TV Now, warning that any moves to change the law "risk branding Australia a global luddite state."
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Renai LeMay
Friday, 16 July 2010 14:00
Every Friday we’ll profile a prominent figure from Australia’s IT, telecommunications or video gaming industries in the Friday Five.
Ian Whiting is the chief executive of Markinson Business Solutions — a privately owned Australian software company which specialises in CRM, ERP and retail/wholesale packages. But he doesn’t just think deeply about IT … he likes his life experience wide. He’s this week’s guest on the Friday Five.
What was your first job ever?
My first part time job was packing groceries at the local supermarket when I was still at school.
My first real job, however, was as a secondary school teacher, teaching maths and science. I lasted for about 12 months before deciding to do a degree in commerce and working as an accountant and subsequently qualifying as a CPA and moving into IT. So you can say I have had a few career changes along the way!
2. What do you most like about working in the IT industry?
I love the variety of technology, being at the forefront of innovation and the range of people you meet. There’s always a new technology to discover, a new skill to learn, or someone new to meet, so the challenges are continuous. Being in IT keeps you on your toes; falling behind the eight ball isn’t ever an option.
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