The annual survey of Australian Computer Society (ACS) members has revealed that the salaries of ICT professionals have steadily increased over the twelve months to May 2008.
The ACS Foundation has awarded 222 scholarships worth more than $3 million to Victorian students for the 2007 and 2008 financial years – establishing a new benchmark for industry support for IT students and graduates.
The ACS has released results from its ACS Women Members Survey, which revealed women in the ICT sector still feel undervalued, have fewer careers opportunities compared to men, and feel the need to achieve better work life balance.
The Australian Computer Society (ACS) has welcomed the Federal Government’s release of Dr Terry Cutler’s report and recommendations on the National Innovation System Review but said it is disappointed that once again ICT has been overlooked as both an area of focus and a driver of innovation.
The Australian Computer Society (ACS) has welcomed the outcome of the Digital Economy Forum, led by Minister for Broadband Communications and the Digital Economy, Senator Stephen Conroy, but counselled that a tactical, whole of government approach is critical to achieving these outcomes.
The Australian Computer Society has welcomed the government review of the current E-Security National Agenda framework.
The Australian Computer Society has called on the government to simplify the application process for tax offsets and grants and to at least double the R&D tax offset threshold of $1 million as part of its National Innovation Review submission.
The Australian Computer Society (ACS) has called on the ICT industry and Federal Government to consider adopting a two pronged policy approach to reduce the environmental effects of E-Waste.
The Australian Computer Society has welcomed the high level investment in Australia’s communications infrastructure, education and innovation initiatives outlined in the 2008-09 budget.
The Australian Computer Society (ACS) has called on the Federal Government to consider adopting an auditing system for random employee email checks.