Stories by Siobhan McBride and Michael Crawford

Ageism rife in IT industry

It's official: ageism is rife in the IT industry. The mere sight of grey hair can lead to a veto by recruitment firms, according to an exclusive Computerworld survey of IT professionals and industry groups.

Piracy rife with IT managers oblivious to desktop activity

Software piracy is rife in Australian organisations with IT managers oblivious to what activities really take place on users' desktops.

IT literacy rides high in Australian boardrooms

Technology is taking centre stage at most companies, forcing board members to be far more IT literate then they were just a few years ago. While board members don't have to be engineers, a tech-savvy approach helps them make the right decisions. Computerworld polled readers about the current C-level landscape.

Employers use fringe benefits to lure talent

A flexible salary package with plenty of fringe benefits is the bait as employers scramble to secure talent in a highly competitive market.