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  • 70 per cent of CIOs say GFC effects have passed: IDC

    A survey of some 400 CIOs across the Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) region indicates that while 70 per cent feel the effects of the GFC have passed, an average 2.3 per cent budget increase will take place in these organisations.

    Written by Lisa Banks22 July 10 11:47
  • Outsourcer Wipro continues to be affected by recession

    Wipro, India's third-largest outsourcer, said Tuesday that its IT services revenue in U.S. dollar terms had declined by 4 percent to US$1.1 billion in the quarter ended Sept. 30 against the same quarter last year.

    Written by John Ribeiro28 Oct. 09 08:39
  • Some IT skills see pay hikes during downturn

    Budget dollars may be tight for most companies, but that doesn't mean enterprise IT departments can do without the technology skills, talent and certifications they need to better navigate a down economy.

    Written by Denise Dubie24 April 09 03:34
  • Layoffs leave orphaned hardware, unused software licenses

    Pat Beemer, IT director for Seattle Lighting, has a lot of orphaned computer hardware and unused software licenses on his hands -- the result of what he calls "serious" layoffs at the company.

    Written by Lucas Mearian12 March 09 08:38
  • Microsoft has big growth plans even as economy limps

    Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer told financial analysts Monday that the weak economy and declining PC sales would continue to challenge the company but that Microsoft would focus on growing market share within its seven core businesses.

    Written by John Fontana25 Feb. 09 08:19
  • Think tank: Nearly 1M jobs could be created by IT stimulus

    An information technology think tank is urging Congress to devote $30 billion toward the IT industry, saying such a move will create or retain nearly 1 million jobs, more than half of them at small businesses.

    Written by Jon Brodkin08 Jan. 09 08:08
  • Stimulus could create thousands of IT jobs

    A US federal economic stimulus package expected early this year from the administration of President-elect Barack Obama should boost the job prospects of IT professionals.

    Written by Patrick Thibodeau06 Jan. 09 09:07
  • Bank IT jobs slashed in recession

    More IT jobs are under threat in the UK financial services sector as two leading banks, HSBC and Credit Suisse, announced plans to slash their workforce.

    Written by Siobhan Chapman03 Dec. 08 07:57
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