Long-time IT channel veteran Kirk Jones has revealed plans to retire from the IT industry after more than four years with the MSP and 30 years in the in.
The IT industry rallied together during the 'IT for a Cause' golf day raising $120,000 for children's charities. Held at St Michael's Golf Club in Little Bay, the figure surpassed the $80,000 raised last year, with all proceeds going to Ronald McDonald House Charities Sydney, Leukemia Foundation and Save Our Sons Duchenne Foundation. Event host and founder of IT for a Cause, David Abouhaidar said he established the event to help coordinate IT and technology companies who want to give back to those in need. “We are part of an amazing industry and collectively, we can have a huge impact in making a difference for those less fortunate. It was incredible to see the IT industry come join together to raise an incredible sum. I always dreamed of breaking $100k and we did it and then some at $120,000,” he said. Photos by Secure Agility.
Leading figures spanning the age and art spectrum came together under the ARN roof at Influencer Network to outline how success is defined across different experience levels and job functions. Delivered via interactive panel discussions, each documented the trigger points for individual success in the workplace and focused on personal and professional motivation levels, the pathway to career progression plus the skills required to realise such ambitions. This involved a cross-section of panelists from different age groups – graduates to senior leaders – to understand how individuals can be influenced across the generations. In addition, a variety of roles – sales, marketing, technical etc – also assessed the difference in career advancement approach and key metrics of success. More than 130 executives within the Australian channel attended Influencer Network as ARN launched a market-leading agenda for 2022.