Generation Y is absorbed in a world made possible through technology. They are the first generation who has grown up surrounded by these advances, with the latest technology forming an integral part of the fabric of their lives. As such there were three points that stood out in research conducted by Accenture on Millennial's use of technology in Australia. These included:

1. The end of emails as we know it. While older Millennials in Australia spend an average of 4.9 hours per week writing or receiving work-related emails, mid-Millennials spend just 2.2 hours per week. They spend more time text messaging (2.5 hours), on social networking sites (2.2 hours) or instant messaging (2.1 hours). The research found that Millennials would rather communicate via online chat, SMS and RSS feeds, meaning that organisations may need to start looking to future ways of providing communication and collaboration channels.
2. Younger employees insist on state of the art technology. More than a third (35%) of Australian Millennials (over 18) surveyed said that state of the art technology is an important consideration in selecting an employer. Millennials want to choose their technology and they will seek out what they want in terms of both hardware and software.
3. Privacy is melting away. What does that mean for your corporate organisation? One out of three Millennials in the survey said they write openly about themselves and friends online. In parallel to this, only 36% are aware of corporate policy relating to posting work or client information on public websites.

Things that seem second nature to Generation Y are alien to many more established members of the workplace. Never is this more apparent than in the use of technology. Chief Information Officer's much be aware of innovative technology and adapt their workforce in accordance if they are to attract and retain new staff and maintain their competitive edge.