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Enterprise mobility to cut network costs in half
Future networks will consist of roughly 80% wireless technologies and will be significantly cheaper to build and operate, according to a new report. [ + ]
UK porn filter prompts fresh calls for Australian action
UK ISPs and mobile operators have ceded to pressure from the government to implement opt-out porn filters, and Australian lobbies want to use the move to put filtering back on the agenda. [ + ]
Knowledge management projects should focus on the practical
Organisations need to rethink their approach to knowledge management, putting greater emphasis on practical knowledge that can deliver measurable results, one recent report says. [ + ]
Lawyers investigate as Polycom CEO quits after expense “irregularities” revealed
Polycom boss Andrew Miller has resigned after the company uncovered “irregularities” in his expense submissions. Following the news of Miller’s resignation, several law firms have launched their own investigations into Polycom or its staff. [ + ]
Futureproofing your IM investment
Information management (IM) and business intelligence (BI) projects are continuing to grow in popularity, with more organisations planning to make the most of the data they hold to give them a competitive edge. [ + ]
Avoiding pitfalls on the path to the cloud
The cloud promises many tantalising benefits for businesses. But tackling the cloud unprepared can leave you with a bevy of problems. [ + ]
How to get a top viewed IT pro profile on LinkedIn
IT professionals are in the top three categories of people using LinkedIn - so what can you do to ensure your profile stands out and captures the attention of your target audience? [ + ]
Preparing your WLAN for the new IEEE 802.11ac Wi-Fi standard
IEEE 802.11ac is the next generation of Wi-Fi standard. It improves data rates, network robustness, reliability and bandwidth efficiency. This is essential given increasing mobility and BYOD. It is important for enterprises to understand their application requirements and how and where these devices may be used within a network to leverage the new standard. [ + ]
Telstra may sue Vodafone over 4G speed claims
Telstra has threatened Vodafone with legal action over Vodafone’s claim that it has the fastest 4G network in Australia. In response, Vodafone has turned to crowdsourced speed-test data to justify some of its claims, saying these figures show that it “currently offers the fastest 4G data speeds in Sydney and Melbourne.” [ + ]
Cloud now business as usual for Aussie enterprises
Nearly nine in 10 Australian enterprises are making use of cloud computing, and business units are increasingly assuming direct responsibility for acquisition of cloud services. [ + ]
ACS calls for comments on Consumer Cloud Protocol
The ACS has launched a consultation to help it develop a Consumer Cloud Protocol, designed to improve confidence in cloud services by encouraging vendors to be transparent about key issues. [ + ]
No new NBN Co CEO before election
With Mike Quigley retiring as NBN Co’s CEO, analysts believe the company will be on the hunt for a successor with a track record of managing large projects and negotiating with contractors. [ + ]
Siri-like voice technology coming to your enterprise
Natural language technology similar to that behind Google Now, Apple’s Siri and IBM’s Watson could soon find its way into the enterprise. [ + ]
A day without COBOL
Try to imagine what you would do if ATMs stopped working, credit card transactions couldn’t be processed, online purchases weren’t recognised and retail registers refused to work causing shops to shut down. [ + ]
How green is my strategy?
Very few business decisions are now made without some consideration of the environmental impact. But decision makers are also sick of the ‘greenwash’ that is applied to almost every product and service. Is green a big issue or just more hype? [ + ]