Everything Online Will Prosper in 2009 Despite Economic Downturn

An interesting article on IBISWorld writes that:

Online information services remains a massive growth industry, with more people continually turning to the web for information of all kinds. Companies are realising the value of information providers such as Bloomberg and Reuters; information analysts such as IBISWorld; and listing sites such as Sensis for making informed decisions and being able to quickly access a vast range of data. As these companies all expand they require additional researchers, analysts and administrative staff "“ all good news for employees present and future.

-2- Online shopping is exhibiting strong growth among the 25 to 44-year-old market, particularly those working full-time who have young children and are extremely time-poor. IBISWorld believes online shopping in this country will benefit from tough economic times as consumers increasingly spend more time searching for bargains and any opportunity to save money. This rising demand will create employment opportunities across the sector, from developers to technical support, supply chain to marketing.

Internet service providers will continue to show jobs growth, as they have for a number of years, on the back of expanding penetration of internet services and the development of Next Generation Networks. "On the whole, additional employment will be in the areas of service, network maintenance and administration, account administration, customer support, and systems engineering," said Mr Bryant

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