[TechRepublic] Australian IT job numbers continue sinking

TechRepublic Australia Wrapper TechRepublic Member | August 22, 2012

Editor's note While the commentariat get into a twist on whether the heat is coming out of the mining boom or not, one sector that is not booming is IT. The latest online advertised job vacancy numbers from the Department of Workplace Relations came out yesterday, and the ICT professionals category is at its lowest point in the report's history since 2006. The index for ICT Pros currently sits at 70 per cent of January 2006 activity and is even below the trough plowed during the heights of the GFC. Check out the article on IT job numbers for the graphs and tables. Also this week, I was part of a technology experiment that paired Windows 8 with a Retina MacBook Pro. When the verdict came in, it stated that Windows 8 is not ready for high DPI displays. Individual apps can be built to accommodate high DPI, but the OS itself is lacking in areas. Finally, the good people at RubyConf Australia had an interesting take on how to make a Call For Proposals for their upcoming conference. Have a good seven days, everyone. --Chris Australian IT job numbers continue sinking Number of vacancies for IT professionals hits a new six year low. Read more Resource of the day LightSpeed Protects Your Critical Oracle Data - for Free! Tailored for Oracle and cross-platform DBAs, LiteSpeed Engine for Oracle cuts storage costs, reduces backup/restore times and delivers a solid return-on-investment. See for yourself. Download your free LiteSpeed Engine for Oracle today. Combining Windows 8 and a Retina MacBook A new Microsoft operating system meets new Apple hardware; what's the worst that could happen? Read more RubyConf Australia uses GitHub for talk proposals New Australian Ruby conference turns GitHub's popular project hosting service into its call for proposals solution. Read more Additional TechRepublic resources   Is BYOD turning us all into workaholics? Staff may be working harder - and spending more - because of the bring-your-own-device trend and flexible working, according to a survey. Read more Mountain Lion most successful release in Apple history Erik Eckel breaks down the numbers of Mountain Lion's huge success and puts in perspective Apple's continued surge. Has it peaked or is further growth ahead? Read more Slow start for big data in Europe Businesses with tight IT budgets are focusing on cloud and have little time for the next big thing just yet, says analyst. Read more Become a Java programmer without a college degree Being a pro on Java doesn't necessarily mean you need a college degree. You just have to take the right steps. Read more Featured multimedia   NASA's next generation of small, smart, versatile robotic landers (pictures) Free-flying robotic lander successfully demonstrates NASA's advanced automated rendezvous and capture technology. View on site Featured Webcast Live Webcast: Strategies for managing distributed IT environments No matter how the IT landscape changes, protecting your network architecture continues to be extremely critical. Join us as we discuss the importance of managing these distributed IT spaces - including strategies for maintaining availability, energy cost savings opportunities and dealing with a lack of onsite technical resources. Sign up for this engaging live, interactive webcast now. Today's recommended downloads On-demand Webcast: Succeeding in a World Gone Mobile (Citrix Online) LightSpeed Protects Your Critical Oracle Data - for Free! (Quest Software, Inc.) Remote support for PCs, Macs and Smartphones (LogMeIn) On-demand Webcast: Cloud-managed security vs. on-premise security: How to choose (GFI Software) Have You Supersized Your Data Center? Avoid the Pitfalls of Oversizing (APC by Schneider Electric) Connect with TechRepublic Big data: We've got big plans, say CIOs CIO Jury: Big data isn't just for the biggest organisations -- there is pent-up demand from many types of organisation, according to TechRepublic's panel of IT leaders. TechRepublic newsletters   Get programming, mobile development, and design tips and more in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! Software Engineer App Builder Web Designer IT Consultant

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[TechRepublic] Australian IT job numbers continue sinking

TechRepublic Australia Wrapper TechRepublic Member | August 22, 2012

Editor's note While the commentariat get into a twist on whether the heat is coming out of the mining boom or not, one sector that is not booming is IT. The latest online advertised job vacancy numbers from the Department of Workplace Relations came out yesterday, and the ICT professionals category is at its lowest point in the report's history since 2006. The index for ICT Pros currently sits at 70 per cent of January 2006 activity and is even below the trough plowed during the heights of the GFC. Check out the article on IT job numbers for the graphs and tables. Also this week, I was part of a technology experiment that paired Windows 8 with a Retina MacBook Pro. When the verdict came in, it stated that Windows 8 is not ready for high DPI displays. Individual apps can be built to accommodate high DPI, but the OS itself is lacking in areas. Finally, the good people at RubyConf Australia had an interesting take on how to make a Call For Proposals for their upcoming conference. Have a good seven days, everyone. --Chris Australian IT job numbers continue sinking Number of vacancies for IT professionals hits a new six year low. Read more Resource of the day Charting the Course to a Customer-Centric Business Forrester surveyed over 400 business who are succeeding in challenging times. Register for this live, interactive broadcast to learn how business leaders are dealing with growing uncertainty, tougher competition, increasing costs and inflexible, overloaded IT systems. Combining Windows 8 and a Retina MacBook A new Microsoft operating system meets new Apple hardware; what's the worst that could happen? Read more RubyConf Australia uses GitHub for talk proposals New Australian Ruby conference turns GitHub's popular project hosting service into its call for proposals solution. Read more Additional TechRepublic resources   Is BYOD turning us all into workaholics? Staff may be working harder - and spending more - because of the bring-your-own-device trend and flexible working, according to a survey. Read more Mountain Lion most successful release in Apple history Erik Eckel breaks down the numbers of Mountain Lion's huge success and puts in perspective Apple's continued surge. Has it peaked or is further growth ahead? Read more Slow start for big data in Europe Businesses with tight IT budgets are focusing on cloud and have little time for the next big thing just yet, says analyst. Read more Become a Java programmer without a college degree Being a pro on Java doesn't necessarily mean you need a college degree. You just have to take the right steps. Read more Featured multimedia   NASA's next generation of small, smart, versatile robotic landers (pictures) Free-flying robotic lander successfully demonstrates NASA's advanced automated rendezvous and capture technology. View on site Today's recommended downloads How Does Fragmentation Really Affect SAN-Attached Storage Performance? (Condusiv Technologies) On-demand Webcast: Cloud-managed security vs. on-premise security: How to choose (GFI Software) Avoid the Hidden Costs of Upgrading Data Center Power Capacity (APC by Schneider Electric) The Always On Enterprise: Mobilizing the HR-Workplace Connection (SAP) A New Day: How Smarter Computing can Grow Capacity on Flat Costs (IBM) Connect with TechRepublic Big data: We've got big plans, say CIOs CIO Jury: Big data isn't just for the biggest organisations -- there is pent-up demand from many types of organisation, according to TechRepublic's panel of IT leaders. TechRepublic newsletters   Get programming, mobile development, and design tips and more in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! Software Engineer App Builder Web Designer IT Consultant

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[TechRepublic] Australian IT job numbers continue sinking

TechRepublic Australia Wrapper TechRepublic Member | August 22, 2012

Editor's note While the commentariat get into a twist on whether the heat is coming out of the mining boom or not, one sector that is not booming is IT. The latest online advertised job vacancy numbers from the Department of Workplace Relations came out yesterday, and the ICT professionals category is at its lowest point in the report's history since 2006. The index for ICT Pros currently sits at 70 per cent of January 2006 activity and is even below the trough plowed during the heights of the GFC. Check out the article on IT job numbers for the graphs and tables. Also this week, I was part of a technology experiment that paired Windows 8 with a Retina MacBook Pro. When the verdict came in, it stated that Windows 8 is not ready for high DPI displays. Individual apps can be built to accommodate high DPI, but the OS itself is lacking in areas. Finally, the good people at RubyConf Australia had an interesting take on how to make a Call For Proposals for their upcoming conference. Have a good seven days, everyone. --Chris Australian IT job numbers continue sinking Number of vacancies for IT professionals hits a new six year low. Read more Resource of the day The new workplace: are you ready? Read about the implications for IT managers & howyou can create a connected, mobile and agile workplace that delivers clear business value for today and the future. Download the white paper now! Combining Windows 8 and a Retina MacBook A new Microsoft operating system meets new Apple hardware; what's the worst that could happen? Read more RubyConf Australia uses GitHub for talk proposals New Australian Ruby conference turns GitHub's popular project hosting service into its call for proposals solution. Read more Additional TechRepublic resources   Is BYOD turning us all into workaholics? Staff may be working harder - and spending more - because of the bring-your-own-device trend and flexible working, according to a survey. Read more Mountain Lion most successful release in Apple history Erik Eckel breaks down the numbers of Mountain Lion's huge success and puts in perspective Apple's continued surge. Has it peaked or is further growth ahead? Read more Slow start for big data in Europe Businesses with tight IT budgets are focusing on cloud and have little time for the next big thing just yet, says analyst. Read more Become a Java programmer without a college degree Being a pro on Java doesn't necessarily mean you need a college degree. You just have to take the right steps. Read more Featured multimedia   NASA's next generation of small, smart, versatile robotic landers (pictures) Free-flying robotic lander successfully demonstrates NASA's advanced automated rendezvous and capture technology. View on site Featured Webcast On-demand Webcast: Succeeding in a World Gone Mobile The mobile revolution impacts every business and every individual, so it's imperative you understand SMS, MMS, iOS and all the rest. How can location services help? Can apps save you time and money? Watch this webinar to explore a world gone mobile! Today's recommended downloads The new workplace: are you ready? Free 2011 Salary Report The new workplace: are you ready? Live Webcast: Get from Wow to How with mobile workstyles and cloud services (Citrix Systems, Inc) A New Day: How Smarter Computing can Grow Capacity on Flat Costs (IBM) Connect with TechRepublic Big data: We've got big plans, say CIOs CIO Jury: Big data isn't just for the biggest organisations -- there is pent-up demand from many types of organisation, according to TechRepublic's panel of IT leaders. TechRepublic newsletters   Get programming, mobile development, and design tips and more in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! Software Engineer App Builder Web Designer IT Consultant

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Is BYOD turning us all into workaholics?

Tech Sanity Check TechRepublic Member | August 22, 2012

Is BYOD turning us all into workaholics? Staff may be working harder - and spending more - because of the bring-your-own-device trend and flexible working, according to a survey. Read more Resource of the day Live Webcast: Strategies for managing distributed IT environments No matter how the IT landscape changes, protecting your network architecture continues to be extremely critical. Join us as we discuss the importance of managing these distributed IT spaces - including strategies for maintaining availability, energy cost savings opportunities and dealing with a lack of onsite technical resources. Sign up for this engaging live, interactive webcast now. More from TechRepublic   Slow start for big data in Europe Mountain Lion most successful release in Apple history Australian IT job numbers continue sinking Guarding your personal security while living in the cloud Five reasons business process improvement projects fail News from ZDNet   Gartner: Mobile Is Not The Edge, But The Center, Of Your IT Universe Verizon vacation blackout all but confirms iPhone 5 ship date Cybercrime Bill passes Senate, set to become law Is Apple losing its cool in China? Windows 8: It's goodbye netbooks, hello tablets Windows 8 Enterprise: RTM preview Flash Player vulnerable again a week after patching BlackBerry 10 'incompatible' with existing BES servers: report Rethinking the viability of the Windows 8 tablet Crisis malware targets virtual machines New keyboard, touch pad from Synaptics will make Ultrabooks even slimmer Three cleared to prepare for 4G takeoff China Telecom posts $21.8B revenue in 1H12 5 areas most likely to be outsourced in IT: survey T-Mobile Galaxy Note is appealing at $250, but may be too late Delicious irony: Chinese firm sues for patent infringement AT&T responds to FaceTime, network flap; You'll use Wi-Fi anyway Flash memory: How the technology is getting smarter Software companies splash the cash on R&D as Europe's research budget grows Illegal Android download sites seized by US DOJ New iPad-based POS solution aims at small grocery stores A developer crosses over to the dark side and learns marketing News from CNET   Samsung closes by claiming Apple is stifling competition T-Mobile cuts the strings on new data plan, goes fully unlimited Who has the better unlimited plan? Sprint vs. T-Mobile Verizon to give Windows Phone another chance? HP faces iPad entrenchment at businesses, say observers Surface tablet less than 2 percent of market, says Dell MetroPCS teases Galaxy S3, additional phones Square outage squelches payments HTC's One V becomes Cricket's first HTC phone Sept 2 AT&T defends FaceTime restrictions amid sharp criticism Hey Google, share that Nexus love beyond Samsung Logitech comes clean with $40 washable keyboard Tesla museum fundraising effort hits $850K goal in one week Hulu rolls out new design, with focus on content discovery Featured Webcast Live Webcast: Succeeding in a World Gone Mobile The mobile revolution impacts every business and every individual, so it's imperative you understand SMS, MMS, iOS and all the rest. How can location services help? Can apps save you time and money? Join this webinar to explore a world gone mobile! Today's recommended downloads On-demand Webcast: Cloud-managed security vs. on-premise security: How to choose (GFI Software) Remote support for PCs, Macs and Smartphones (LogMeIn) Top Three Reasons Why Customers Deploy VMware on EMC VNX (EMC) Northstar Trade Finance (EMC) Live Webcast: Get from Wow to How with mobile workstyles and cloud services (Citrix Systems, Inc)   About this newsletter The Tech Sanity Check newsletter gives you my picks for the top tech stories of the day on the products, people, and ideas that are revolutionizing the planet. Jason Hiner TechRepublic Editor in Chief For real-time updates on the latest tech stories, follow my Twitter feed (@jasonhiner) or my Google+ feed (+Jason Hiner). Connect with TechRepublic Big data: We've got big plans, say CIOs CIO Jury: Big data isn't just for the biggest organisations -- there is pent-up demand from many types of organisation, according to TechRepublic's panel of IT leaders. TechRepublic newsletters   Get product reviews, tech news analysis, tips, and more in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! Tablets in the Enterprise Five Apps Software Engineer Smartphones

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