When it comes to hiring for critical roles, partnering with a recruitment agency can streamline the process and bring top-tier candidates to the table. But what happens when you take that partnership a step further and work with an agency on an exclusive basis? While the idea of exclusivity is often discussed from the client’s … Continued

The post-Covid tech sector looks strong as migration helps close the IT skills gap.

Cast your mind back five years. It’s 2017. Cloud computing is all the rage (I can store all of my work in the sky?). The Internet of Things has delivered cutting-edge technology like smart security cameras into our homes. University students are crowding in parks to capture Pokemon using an augmented reality app. Remote working … Continued

More precise estimates tend to vary, but it’s safe to say that significantly fewer people were working from home before the pandemic. The Economist puts that figure around 5% and says by Spring of 2020, the percentage of workers operating from home was up to sixty.         In this article, we’re going … Continued

In 2019, DevSecOps is the buzz, but what exactly is the buzz all about, and why is DevSecOps a thing? Where did it come from, and where is it going, and why? Well, the answers to all those questions relate to how software has changed, and how the way we store data has altered. What’s … Continued

The 2019 Australian Startup Scene. Global recognition, incubators and increased investor confidence heralds a healthier future. Looking at the startup scene in Australia today, ‘snowballing’ is the first word that comes to mind. There’s more going on than just that, though. Or more accurately, there’s been more going on than just a that for several years. … Continued

Blockchain technology is a shared distributed ledger in which all transactions are digitally signed to ensure security, integrity, and authenticity. According to Don and Alex Tapscott: “Blockchain is an incorruptible digital ledger of economic transactions which can be programmed to record not only financial transactions but virtually everything of value.” Over the years Blockchain technology … Continued

The importance of “agility” is commonly mentioned these days when talking about modern progressive organisations. But when it comes to business, what exactly does agility mean and how can it ensure the success of your company? McKinsey Principal, Aaron De Smet, defines business agility as “the ability of an organisation to renew itself, adapt, change … Continued

5 reasons why hiring tech talent in December is the key to a great new year   December is traditionally a ‘go-slow’ month for hiring. When everyone is winding down for the year, your workload significantly slows. But there are actually a number of reasons why you should amp up your tech talent recruitment efforts … Continued

Since its founding in 2014, with backing from the likes of Mark Zuckerberg, Andreessen Horowitz, and eBay founder Pierre Omidyar, the San Francisco startup has opened eight of its new-age AltSchools in the Bay Area and New York City. It sees these as mini educational labs where it’s working to create a new kind of personalized … Continued