"Many DXC employees have not received a pay rise in five years, and the cost of living in Australia has increased by more than twenty-four percent over that time."
"In Australia, software inflation is running at nearly four times the general consumer price index, with tariffs and component shortages sending hardware prices higher."
"The 9.3 percent growth figure includes these price increases, which means the real volume of technology acquired is growing more slowly than the headline suggests."
DXC's Australian employees are set to strike after 14 months of unsuccessful negotiations for a new pay agreement. Many workers have not received a pay rise in five years, while the cost of living has increased by over 24%. The strike could disrupt services as DXC handles IT work for banks and government agencies. Meanwhile, Forrester predicts a 9.3% growth in APAC IT spending by 2026, driven by software and hardware, but warns that inflation and geopolitical issues may hinder actual spending.
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