The Victorian Coalition Government has unveiled a new plan to help Victoria’s growing biotechnology industry address critical skill shortages.

The Victorian Coalition Government will help companies trial new technologies through an $8 million Technology Voucher Program.

The Victorian Coalition Government will spend $3.9 million to help the state’s researchers harness the strength of information and communications technology.

Technology Minister Gordon Rich-Phillips today announced that the Victorian Coalition Government has helped facilitate more than half a billion dollars of investment in data centres in Victoria since December 2010.

The Victorian Coalition Government has provided $1.3 million for a new initiative that brings together Victorian research and development (R&D) facilities in a single web-based access point for Victoria’s biotechnology industry and academic researchers.

A growing demand for mobile app technology is creating more IT jobs in Victoria, Technology Minister Gordon Rich-Phillips said today.

Victoria’s technology scene received another boost today as one of Australia’s leading information and communication technology (ICT) solutions companies unveiled its new Victorian headquarters with a commitment to create 35 new, highly skilled ICT jobs.

Technology Minister Gordon Rich-Phillips has opened iCare Solutions’ new office in East Melbourne and announced the creation of 35 new information and communication technology (ICT) jobs for Victoria by 2015.

The Victorian Coalition Government is seeking feedback on a proposed ICT strategy developed by the Victorian Information and Communications Advisory Committee (VICTAC).

The Victorian Coalition Government has established a new policy for the management of the state’s intellectual property (IP).

Technology Minister Gordon Rich-Phillips has welcomed a decision by China-based IT services and outsourcing company, VanceInfo Technologies, to create 60 new jobs in Victoria.

Emerging cloud technology company Zendesk has established an Australian Development Centre, paving the way for 20 new highly skilled development jobs.

Minister for Technology Gordon Rich-Phillips announced that a delegation from Chinese multinational information and communications technology (ICT) company Huawei's Global Procurement Department has been secured to visit Victoria in 2013 to run a workshop for local ICT businesses.

Minister for Technology Gordon Rich-Phillips today visited Shanghai University to formally launch a project that will adapt and transfer Victorian developed expertise in precision farming and irrigation to China.

Minister for Technology Gordon Rich-Philips today witnessed the signing of a significant new partnership between Melbourne-based firm SmartTrans and Double Eagle China to deliver its e-shopping payment card in partnership with China Merchants Bank.

Minister for Technology Gordon Rich-Phillips today announced the signing of a significant new agreement between Victoria-based CPT Global Limited and the China Etek Service and Technology Company.

A new $6 million office and innovation laboratory established in Melbourne will create 60 new jobs over the next three years.

Minister for Technology Gordon Rich-Phillips today announced a responsive new funding program that will drive the use of cutting-edge technologies and enable Victorian companies to compete in today's global economy.

Minister for Technology Gordon Rich-Phillips today announced a responsive new funding program that will drive the use of cutting-edge technologies and enable Victorian companies to compete in today's global economy.

A program that helps Aboriginal Australians to map and share their cultural heritage and a pilot system that is aiding China to adopt the Torrens land titling system were amongst the winners recognised at the Victorian Spatial Excellence Awards last week.