If you’re thinking about an ICT career, you’ll want to know as much as possible about the industry. Here’s a quick snapshot.
• The Queensland ICT industry employs over 80,000 people and generates revenues of approximately $29 billion.
• Queensland ICT invests approximately $1 billion in research and development
• Organisations who don’t adopt ICT will be left behind as the world continues to grow and change at ‘warp’ speed.
• Overall ICT salaries increased by 3%-4% last year , with a similar increase expected for next year.
• ICT salaries can range from $40,000 to over $400,000*
• People with ICT skills can work in any industry and are likely to access opportunities not offered by other industries .
• ICT skilled people continue to be in high demand by employers.
• There are a number of industry groups who provide networks and programs to support people working in ICT.
What is ICT?
There is no clear-cut definition for ICT (Information Communication Technology) because it is constantly changing and evolving, daily. Basically, ICT covers the design, creation, storage, exchange and manipulation of digital (or electronic) information. Some examples of digital technology that help individuals and businesses use information include - personal computers, laptops, tablets, mobile phones, transport systems, televisions, email, robots. ICT enables the digital economy.
What is the ‘digital economy’?
The digital economy connects people, business and organisations around the world, through information and communication technology (ICT). Greater use of digital technology can boost productivity, bridge distances, extend market reach, provide global competitiveness, and improve service delivery and social well-being. The NBN provides the framework to support the growth of Qld/Australia’s digital economy.
What is the NBN (National Broadband Network)?
Australia mostly relies on old copper telecommunications network to connect homes to the internet. This means that our broadband performance lags behind many other countries. The NBN is a new high-speed broadband network made up of optic fibre, fixed wireless and satellite technologies. High-speed broadband will allow more people in remote parts of Queensland to access more information and services online, quickly.
Why is ICT important?
The ICT sector is playing an increasing role in driving economic growth and prosperity within Australia. It remains one of the most important ways of making businesses stay competitive now and into the future. ICT has the potential to solve many of our nation’s greatest challenges, from global warming, water shortages and other environmental issues through to driving increased productivity and opening up access to new markets and opportunities through improved communications.
In the Future
The ICT industry is continually growing and developing. New technologies are emerging and innovation is possible through these new technologies and the internet. Technologies such as cloud computing, mobile technologies, social media, e-business and e-commerce, 3D imagery and content, brain wave sensing, gaming interfaces and controls for business applications and virtual worlds collaboration means new opportunities and new ways of working around the world.
(*) Hudson information, Communication and Technology 2011 Salary Guide, Australia
ICT – Fast Facts:
• Australia’s ICT industry generates revenues of $85 billion per annum.• The Queensland ICT industry employs over 80,000 people and generates revenues of approximately $29 billion.
• Queensland ICT invests approximately $1 billion in research and development
• Organisations who don’t adopt ICT will be left behind as the world continues to grow and change at ‘warp’ speed.
• Overall ICT salaries increased by 3%-4% last year , with a similar increase expected for next year.
• ICT salaries can range from $40,000 to over $400,000*
• People with ICT skills can work in any industry and are likely to access opportunities not offered by other industries .
• ICT skilled people continue to be in high demand by employers.
• There are a number of industry groups who provide networks and programs to support people working in ICT.
What is ICT?
There is no clear-cut definition for ICT (Information Communication Technology) because it is constantly changing and evolving, daily. Basically, ICT covers the design, creation, storage, exchange and manipulation of digital (or electronic) information. Some examples of digital technology that help individuals and businesses use information include - personal computers, laptops, tablets, mobile phones, transport systems, televisions, email, robots. ICT enables the digital economy.
What is the ‘digital economy’?
The digital economy connects people, business and organisations around the world, through information and communication technology (ICT). Greater use of digital technology can boost productivity, bridge distances, extend market reach, provide global competitiveness, and improve service delivery and social well-being. The NBN provides the framework to support the growth of Qld/Australia’s digital economy.
What is the NBN (National Broadband Network)?
Australia mostly relies on old copper telecommunications network to connect homes to the internet. This means that our broadband performance lags behind many other countries. The NBN is a new high-speed broadband network made up of optic fibre, fixed wireless and satellite technologies. High-speed broadband will allow more people in remote parts of Queensland to access more information and services online, quickly.
Why is ICT important?
The ICT sector is playing an increasing role in driving economic growth and prosperity within Australia. It remains one of the most important ways of making businesses stay competitive now and into the future. ICT has the potential to solve many of our nation’s greatest challenges, from global warming, water shortages and other environmental issues through to driving increased productivity and opening up access to new markets and opportunities through improved communications.
In the Future
The ICT industry is continually growing and developing. New technologies are emerging and innovation is possible through these new technologies and the internet. Technologies such as cloud computing, mobile technologies, social media, e-business and e-commerce, 3D imagery and content, brain wave sensing, gaming interfaces and controls for business applications and virtual worlds collaboration means new opportunities and new ways of working around the world.
(*) Hudson information, Communication and Technology 2011 Salary Guide, Australia
