: Business analysts and project managers were in high demand over the past six months, due to the increasing shift towards Cloud computing. General demand for IT services slowed in Adelaide as many companies shift operations offshore to Asia. And the state is also being affected by the fact that a number of leading corporations are currently transferring their IT functions overseas, mainly Asia.

: High demand for business analysts, offering 30 per cent salary increases. The federal government is also seeking 1000 professionals this financial year which is expected to impact the ACT and Victorian ICT markets as the National Broadband Network project continues to roll out. This trend is also being seen in Queensland with added demands coming from the Health Industries.

: The skills shortage is expected to increase as demand from the banking and financial Services industry increases over the next 12 months. This is coupled with increased infrastructure activity announced in the NSW State budget.

"Due to a number of key projects currently underway, the NSW government is currently sourcing specialist ICT services external to their current C100 Contingent Workforce providers due to the lack of required skills in the marketplace," Trevor said.

: Employers are paying higher wages and developing skills from within their current workforce to address demands for multiple ICT skills and the exit of young Asian graduates, particularly from India, Singapore and Hong Kong, back to their homelands as word spreads that experience is a premium expectation in WA.