Four Tech Trends Fueling Hiring

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Four Tech Trends Fueling Hiring

   Recently Released Salary Research Indicates Key Growth Areas
   TORONTO, Oct. 27 /CNW/ - Mobile media isn't just making it easier
   to get information on the go -- it's also creating demand for
   professionals who can help companies beef up their mobile
   presence, according to the just-released 2012 Salary Guide from
   Robert Half Technology. Other technology trends fueling IT hiring
   include:
       -  Access to increasing amounts of data
       -  Constantly evolving IT security threats
       -  Growing online collaboration in business

   "As the popularity of new devices increase, a greater need for IT
   security and the use of collaboration tools in business is developing,"
   said Lara Dodo, a Canadian regional vice-president of Robert Half
   Technology. "This uptick in demand has resulted in higher starting
   salaries for positions in these specialty areas."
   Following is a description of the trends fueling hiring and their effect
   on starting salary ranges:
       -  Mobile media -- Continued growth of smartphones and tablets is
          heightening the demand for individuals with experience creating and
          organising content for the small screen. As a result, starting
          salaries for mobile applications developers are expected to rise 8.2
          per cent over 2011 levels to a range of $72,500 to $102,750.

       -  Increasing amounts of data -- Thanks to technology, companies can
          access more data than ever before. Businesses seek those who can
          gather and organise this information and highlight what's relevant to
          business goals. Among the positions most in demand are business
          intelligence analysts, who will see a 6.8 per cent increase in average
          starting salaries to a range of $70,750 to $98,500.

       -  Constantly evolving security threats -- Data security and protection
          continue to be a priority for companies, particularly in industries
          such as banking and healthcare. Starting salaries for data security
          analysts are expected to increase 4.9 per cent to a range of $83,250
          to $124,500.

       -  Growing online collaboration -- As firms increase their use of
          internal social media to facilitate collaboration and online learning,
          there's an increasing need for software developers, especially those
          with SharePoint and .NET experience. The base compensation for
          software developers is expected to rise 6.2 per cent next year to a
          range of $59,750 to $99,750.

   More information on skills and positions in demand, as well as a
   salary calculator that allows users to quickly determine starting salary
   ranges for positions in select local markets, is available via the Robert
   Half Technology Salary Centre (www.rht.com/salarycentre).
   About Robert Half Technology
   With more than 100 locations worldwide, Robert Half Technology is a
   leading provider of technology professionals for initiatives ranging
   from web development and multiplatform systems to network security
   and technical support. Robert Half Technology offers online job
   search services at www.rht.com.
   EDITOR'S NOTE: Your readers can download a free copy of the
   Robert Half Technology 2012 Salary Guide at
   www.rht.com/SalaryCentre.
   For further information: TO SPEAK WITH A LOCAL EXPERT,
   CONTACT: Robert Half Technology Contact: Nadia Santoli (416)
   350-2330 nadia.santoli@rhi.com

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