{"id":92556,"date":"2026-02-17T21:35:03","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T00:35:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tech.einnews.com\/article\/893215753"},"modified":"2026-02-17T21:35:03","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T00:35:03","slug":"victoria-attracts-even-more-tech-jobs-and-investment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new7.shop\/zerocostfreehost\/index.php\/2026\/02\/17\/victoria-attracts-even-more-tech-jobs-and-investment\/","title":{"rendered":"Victoria Attracts Even More Tech Jobs And Investment"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Labor is creating new jobs in our booming tech sector \u2013 the fastest growing in the nation.<\/p>\n

Minister Pearson today announced ITC Infotech\u2019s new state-of-the-art digital and AI engineering hub in Melbourne.<\/p>\n

The new facility will create 150 new high-skilled technology jobs.<\/p>\n

It will also serve as the company\u2019s new Asia Pacific headquarters and flagship hub for digital and AI-led engineering.<\/p>\n

This announcement cements Victoria\u2019s status as Australia\u2019s leading digital technology and innovation hub.<\/p>\n

Victoria\u2019s digital tech sector contributes more than $36 billion to the state\u2019s economy and employs over 306,000 people, representing 30 per cent of Australia\u2019s tech workforce.<\/p>\n

ITC Infotech delivers professional technology services for companies across the Asia Pacific using digital engineering, data and AI-led solutions for some of Australia\u2019s leading companies.<\/p>\n

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As part of its new Melbourne facility, ITC Infotech is also establishing an AI agricultural technology hub.<\/p>\n

The agritech hub will turn university-led AI research into practical farm solutions, lifting productivity and climate resilience.<\/p>\n

This will strengthen Victoria\u2019s $20 billion agriculture economy and its pipeline of industry-ready talent.<\/p>\n

The arrival of ITC Infotech will further strengthen Victoria\u2019s thriving digital technology sector.<\/p>\n

Digital technologies is a priority under the Labor Government\u2019s Economic Growth Statement, <\/em>which is driving job creation, boosting innovation and attracting investment.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s why Labor has launched the AI Mission Statement, to make Victoria a global innovation leader \u2013 paving the way for our state to become the nation\u2019s capital of AI.<\/p>\n

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As stated by Minister for Economic Growth and Jobs Danny Pearson<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are seeing more and more digital tech companies choosing Victoria to invest in, because of our thriving tech sector and nation-leading digital capability.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cThis new facility will create hundreds of high-skilled jobs and deliver economic growth and innovation for Victoria.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

As stated by Minister for Agriculture Ros Spence<\/p>\n

\u201cThis new AI agritech hub will help turn cutting-edge research into practical tools for farmers \u2013 boosting productivity and backing Victoria\u2019s $20 billion agriculture sector to grow even further.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

As stated by Shyam Deshpande \u2013 Senior Vice President (APAC & ANZ Head)<\/p>\n

\u201cOur Melbourne hub strengthens our ability to collaborate deeply with Australian clients, partners, and institutions to build future-ready digital capabilities. <\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cWith a strong focus on agriculture, CPG, manufacturing, and logistics, we will apply AI, data engineering, and digital platforms to deliver measurable outcomes at scale, while also helping Australian brands accelerate growth into India and Asia<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n

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