The tech sector has been hit hard by a downturn post-COVID, with many companies forced to cut roles. But for much of the IT space, the employment outlook is actually quite promising.

Jon Lang, CEO of Lumify Group, talks to Sean Aylmer about where the jobs are right now, and the key areas of demand in the future.

The tech sector has been hit hard by a downturn post-COVID, with many companies forced to cut roles. But for much of the IT space, the employment outlook is actually quite promising. Jon Lang, CEO of Lumify Group, talks to Sean Aylmer about where the jobs are right now, and the key areas of demand in the future.

Business news you can use. A daily business news podcast with journalists Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Find out more at https://fearandgreed.com.au

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Interview: With tech layoffs galore, what's the outlook for IT jobs?

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Friday 9 October 2026

Australia’s biggest IPO since Telstra is on the verge of collapse, after big super funds and North American investors shunned the Firmus Technologies IPO
The federal government hints at a light touch regulation for AI
Pure electric vehicles now account for 25pc of the market as petrol sales tumble
Airlines ramp up business class offerings, reducing economy seating
Cricket Victoria’s novel work-from-the cricket offering

 

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Friday 9 October 2026
Australia&rsquo;s biggest IPO since Telstra is on the verge of collapse, after big super funds and North American investors shunned the Firmus Technologies IPO
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<li aria-level="1">The federal government hints at a light touch regulation for AI</li>
<li aria-level="1">Pure electric vehicles now account for 25pc of the market as petrol sales tumble</li>
<li aria-level="1">Airlines ramp up business class offerings, reducing economy seating</li>
<li aria-level="1">Cricket Victoria&rsquo;s novel work-from-the cricket offering</li>
</ul>
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Hit follow on the podcast so you don&rsquo;t miss the latest news, and join our free <a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup">daily newsletter here</a>.&nbsp;
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And don&rsquo;t miss the latest episode of <a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/how-do-they-afford-that-sugar-mamma-canna-campbell/">How Do They Afford That?</a> - is your home your best investment? Get the episode from <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/how-do-they-afford-that/id1644255235">Apple</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1EW5WRlRh7MovSBNkk6dG8?si=b2203ec2fa934a14">Spotify</a> or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

Firmus IPO on verge of collapse; airlines ramp up business class; work-from-the-cricket

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Text messaging has traditionally been a marketing tool for businesses. But it's increasingly becoming a way to manage appointments, deliveries, customer service and even sales — with the potential to save businesses time and money.

Sean Aylmer speaks with Andrea Topping, Vice President, Product Applications at Sinch, about the shift towards two-way customer conversations, the importance of trusted and verified messaging, and why businesses need to think beyond traditional marketing campaigns.

This is the third and final interview in our series with Sinch, a supporter of Fear & Greed.

Text messaging has traditionally been a marketing tool for businesses. But it's increasingly becoming a way to manage appointments, deliveries, customer service and even sales &mdash; with the potential to save businesses time and money. Sean Aylmer speaks with Andrea Topping, Vice President, Product Applications at Sinch, about the shift towards two-way customer conversations, the importance of trusted and verified messaging, and why businesses need to think beyond traditional marketing campaigns. This is the third and final interview in our series with Sinch, a supporter of Fear &amp; Greed.

Q+A: How better messaging can save businesses time and money

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This is the Fear & Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in just a few minutes.


ASX falls 0.8pc as bond yields rise


Government pressures ATO over credit card ban


Older workers win work-from-home ruling


Talkback radio loses listeners


 Samsung profit surges on AI chip boom

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This is the<a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/"> Fear &amp; Greed</a> Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in just a few minutes.
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ASX falls 0.8pc as bond yields rise
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Government pressures ATO over credit card ban
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Older workers win work-from-home ruling
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Talkback radio loses listeners
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&nbsp;Samsung profit surges on AI chip boom
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Afternoon Report | ASX falls as bond yields jump

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Interview: With tech layoffs galore, what's the outlook for IT jobs?

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