Field Service Business magazine launches
27 August, 2014 | Supplied by: Westwick-Farrow Pty LtdSpecialist business-to-business magazine and digital publisher Westwick-Farrow Media (WFM) - publisher of Technology Decisions - has launched Field Service Business, Australia's first dedicated media channel for the field service sector.
Moving from government to e-government
26 August, 2014 by Kevin Hayes, VP, Australia and New Zealand, OpenText | Supplied by: OpenTextThe move to e-government offers many rewards and eliminates many risks arising from uncontrolled, unconsolidated, unstructured information. But it can also open up new sources of risk that need to be recognised and confronted.
Ballmer bails from Microsoft board
25 August, 2014 by Andrew CollinsFormer Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer has stepped down from the company's board of directors in order to focus on teaching and his recent acquisition, the Los Angeles Clippers. But as one of Microsoft's largest shareholders, he may still hold significant power at the company.
Will Microsoft survive the challenges of the next decade?
20 August, 2014 by Guy Cranswick*Debate over Microsoft's mixed record of successes and slow innovation during the last decade has incited conjecture as to its long-term durability.
India's Dexler opens Australian e-learning HQ
18 August, 2014 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingIndian e-learning provider Dexler Information Solutions has opened a new Australian headquarters in Melbourne, following its acquisition of Online Learning Australia earlier this year.
Cisco to cut 6000 jobs worldwide in FY2015
18 August, 2014 by Andrew Collins | Supplied by: CiscoNetworking giant Cisco will cut up to 6000 jobs - 8% of its entire staff - as part of a "limited" global restructure in the 2015 financial year, the company announced last week.
Young ICT Explorers program expands to ACT, Vic
14 August, 2014 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingSAP and NICTA's Digital Careers program will invest $1.4m to expand the YICTE student competition to more states and age groups as they seek to seed the next generation of ICT talent.
24 things threatening your network right now
13 August, 2014 by Christina Goggi, Web Content Specialist, GFI Software | Supplied by: GFI Software LimitedAll it takes is a little bit of short-sightedness, bad luck and poor timing to cook up disaster. So how many network threats and weaknesses would you find in a security audit?
Global smart city challenge launched in the US
06 August, 2014 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingUS government body NIST has kicked off a year-long challenge aimed at helping global communities develop smart city technologies and processes.
Does your desktop have a desktop?
06 August, 2014 by Jonathan NallyAnalysts have been predicting the death of the desktop PC for many years, but what do IT managers on the frontline think? Will tablets take over, or is there still a place for the beige box?
Microsoft sues Samsung over patent royalties
05 August, 2014 by Andrew CollinsMicrosoft has sued Samsung Electronics, claiming the South Korean electronics manufacturer has been dodging its obligations under a patent agreement between the two companies.
War on online pirates will affect all users
04 August, 2014The federal government's Online Copyright Infringement discussion paper puts forward solutions that are likely to pass costs on to all internet users without dramatically reducing rates of piracy, says Consumer advocacy group CHOICE.
Role of IT shifting to service delivery
31 July, 2014 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingTechnologies such as email once drove a dramatic improvement in business efficiency, but are too slow for the modern era. IT professionals agree that service automation could provide the next leap forward.
City of Newcastle taps TechnoloyOne to unify IT
30 July, 2014 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingNewcastle's city council will replace its disparate IT systems with OneCouncil, a single enterprise solution from TechnologyOne.
Loud&Clear partners with Swinburne R&D lab
30 July, 2014Digital creative agency Loud&Clear has made a formal partnership with the Swinburne University of Technology R&D department, following the launch of the university's new software innovation lab.
