Demand stories - Page 6

Hudson bolsters its Auckland and Wellington teams with new ICT recruits, anticipating a surge in demand as NZ businesses up IT investment post-recession.

Sony will halt sales of 3.5-inch floppy disks in Japan from March 2011, ending an era that began in 1981 due to dwindling demand.

With large crowds and lines and a number of stores selling out within minutes, the iPad has launched to positive reviews in the US.

A survey by Kelly Services reveals over 71% report stable or rising demand for skilled IT professionals, echoing the high demand seen in 2008.

Hudson Recruitment’s 2010 Salary Guide for ICT roles has revealed that salaries saw no significant change in 2009 and are expected to remain ‘constant’ in 2010.

Smartpay will upgrade over 800 Co-Op Taxis in Auckland with its Cadmus EFTPOS terminals, heralding a fully online payment system transformation.

Microbe NZ rapidly expands its reseller network, aiming to double to 600 within a year, as its eScan security product garners robust market interest.

Requests for data recovery are on the up, and according to a leading data recovery provider, human error is responsible for the increasing demand.

While the recession is proving tough for most businesses, resellers focused on the information space are witnessing a strong surge in demand.