This week PPI is in Australia to discuss a new policy report on the Australian tech economy. In the report PPI Chief Economic Strategist Michael Mandel found that app jobs make up a large portion of the Australian economy, and growing. The Australian covered PPI’s policy report in an article written by Chris Griffith:
Figures released today by the Washington based Progressive Policy Institute show that from May 2012 to May 2013, the number of Australians with a smartphone rose by 29 pc, while the number of Australians using the internet via their mobile phone rose 33pc in the 12 months to June 2013.
“It’s astonishing how fast many companies have embraced the App Economy, hiring the workers needed to develop mobile applications at a rapid rate. We are seeing the creation of new specialties and new ways to interact with customers and employees,” the PPI said of its findings.”
You can find the full article on The Australian website.
