Australian gov't to review IT defence preparedness
Delivering on a key election promise, the Australian federal government has announced it has commissioned a new defence whitepaper.
Stories by Sandra Rossi
Scientists patent technology to improve optical fibre speed
Australian scientists have used genome analysis tools to create a patented technology to investigate the fate of the laser beams zapping through the optical fibres that connect cities.
Dimension Data buys remaining stake in SQL Services
Dimension Data today acquired the remaining 49 per cent share in SQL Services, a New Zealand-based specialist provider of Microsoft SQL and Oracle database management and consulting services.
Call to governments to improve connectivity
A study ranking governments worldwide on their use of communications technology and infrastructure is being used as proof that there is still a lot of work to do before even well connected countries realise the full economic benefits of ICT.
Aussie Privacy chief pushes for breach notification
Australian Privacy Commissioner Karen Curtis last week renewed her call for the compulsory notification of data security breaches by Australian organisations.
Asia-Pacific outsourcing growth accelerates
Outsourcing growth in the Asia-Pacific region was double the global average in 2007, according to the latest TPI Index, compiled by consultancy firm TPI.
Aussie port trials portal integration
The Port of Melbourne will trial new technology designed to dramatically increase cargo movement by integrating information from thousands of users into one online system.
International cyber spying named top threat for 2008
A study released last week warns of a rise in international cyber spying, labelling it the single biggest threat to the enterprise in 2008.
Cyber lovers warned beware of flirtatious robots
Internet users are being warned about a new malware trend involving the use of natural language dialogue systems that are already deployed within gaming technologies.
The Aussie who became Bush's IT manager
Tasked with managing the ICT requirements of United States President George Bush, an IT professional could be forgiven for allowing their high tech fantasies to go into overdrive. But according to Ben Wrigley, IT manager at Sydney's Intercontinental Hotel, where Bush stayed, the job is more like a step back in time.
IT managers warned not to buy consumer-class PCs
Under pressure to exploit the low cost of consumer hardware, IT managers are being pushed to purchase consumer-class PCs instead of those more suited to business use.
Cement company builds HR system in-house
With no off-the-shelf products able to fill its needs, Cement Australia has developed its own tailored human resources information system that now receives more than 10,000 visits per week from employees, suppliers and associates.
Universities partnership to develop integrated dashboard
With the support of a A$2 million (NZ$2.3 million) federal government grant, three Australian universities have formed a partnership with the Infohrm Group to develop an integrated dashboard for resource management, planning and productivity.
Don't admit to being an IT executive: analyst
Delegates at Gartner's recent annual symposium in Sydney were told in no uncertain terms to refrain from admitting to anyone that they work in IT.
IT headcount at Transpacific balloons to meet growth
Following two years of extensive merger and acquisition activity, Transpacific Industries has increased staff numbers in its IT department from six to 55 in less than six months.