SAP Business ByDesign business management software
22 September, 2011SAP Business ByDesign, the software-as-a-service business management software, is now available in Australia.
Embarcadero FireMonkey app development platform
21 September, 2011FireMonkey is a CPU- and GPU-powered business application platform that enables developers to create native applications for Windows, Mac and mobile (iOS).
Acorn mobilises database’s roots
19 September, 2011 byDrivers at vehicle specialist Acorn Rentals can now access the company’s internal database from their iPads. This has helped improve administration efficiency and increased the mobility of the team.
AAPT saves trees, $750,000 with document management
19 September, 2011 byFollowing a review of its document management processes, Australian telco AAPT has achieved significant reductions in consumption of power, paper and toner. The company predicts this will lead to a saving of $750,000 within four years.
Love or money?
07 September, 2011 by Diane Fernley-Jones*With IT underpinning so many parts of a business, a CIO carries many responsibilities. Yet the importance of the role is often unrecognised by the board, and the business itself. So what gets a CIO out of bed in the morning? Merri Mack talks to Diane Fernley-Jones, CIO at Leighton Contractors, about the rewards of being a CIO.
Feds invite consultation on Telecommunications Act penalties paper
06 September, 2011 byThe federal government has released a consultation paper on the proposed new penalties for unruly telcos, and asked for public input on the paper. The paper details new penalties to be specified in infringement notices issued under the Telecommunications Act 1997.
Businesses don’t see benefits of going green
01 September, 2011 byMost companies are not taking action to make their operations more sustainable, believing such ‘green’ activity to be a burden on the business, and are missing out on the benefits of sustainability in the process.
Steve Jobs’ exit from Apple won’t have immediate effect
26 August, 2011 byAlthough much hoopla has surrounded Steve Jobs’ resignation as CEO of Apple, his exit is unlikely to have an immediate effect on the company, according to one analyst firm.
Eftel acquires telco wholesaler Platform Networks
23 August, 2011 byEftel will acquire wholesale telecommunications service provider Platform Networks under a new agreement announced today.
Motorola purchase allows Google to challenge Apple
19 August, 2011 byGoogle’s move to buy mobile manufacturer, Motorola, will put Google in good stead to challenge Apple more directly, according to analyst firm Ovum.
HP Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) suite
16 August, 2011HP has announced its Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) suite, comprising software solutions that improve collaboration among application delivery teams, enabling organisations to accelerate business innovation and lower operational costs.
Dataweave OnlineDBA remote database monitoring service
16 August, 2011 byDataweave OnlineDBA is a flexible, 24/7 remote database monitoring service for critical business databases. Suitable for businesses of any size, it gives IT teams access to Dataweave’s expert certified DBAs, at typically less than half the cost of hiring an in-house DBA.
MicroStrategy Cloud business intelligence cloud service
15 August, 2011MicroStrategy Cloud is a cloud-based platform-as-a-service.
New federal customer service instrument targets tardy telcos
10 August, 2011 byAustralian telcos may have to lift their levels of customer service, following the federal government’s announcement of an instrument to enforce the Customer Service Guarantee (CSG) standard, in order to better protect telecommunications users.
Conroy calls for comment on Digital Hubs, Digital Enterprise draft guidelines
08 August, 2011 byThe Australian federal government has called for public comments on draft program guidelines for the Digital Hubs and Digital Enterprise programs. The programs are intended to provide guidance on making the most of the National Broadband Network (NBN).
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