How to promote and enable innovative thinking in your team members
16 October, 2013 by Simon Raik-Allen*You can't just throw a bunch of smart people into a room full of sticky notes, whiteboards and Nerf guns and expect that three hours later, your next big product will emerge. MYOB CTO Simon Raik-Allen explains how to get the most out of the development process.
Most bank transactions to move to cloud by 2016
16 October, 2013 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingSix in 10 will process the majority of their transactions in the cloud by 2016, according to a Garner report predicting key movements in seven industries.
Google's shared endorsements and the "creepy line"
16 October, 2013 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingGoogle's plan to use more Google+ profile data in advertising serves as both a potential model for other companies' big data monetisation efforts and as a cautionary tale.
OSIA wants end to software patents in Australia
14 October, 2013 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingIndustry body OSIA is calling on Australia to follow in the footsteps of New Zealand and abolish software patents.
UPDATED: Alcatel-Lucent will cut 10,000-15,000 jobs
10 October, 2013 by Andrew CollinsAlcatel-Lucent will cut between 10,000 and 15,000 jobs worldwide before 2016, while also adding new positions to bring the net reduction to 10,000, as part of a plan to turn the company's fortunes around.
Microsoft investors push for Bill Gates' removal as chairman
03 October, 2013Little more than a month after Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer announced his own impending retirement, some investors are pushing to get founder Bill Gates removed from his role as chairman of the board.
Sourcing talent in a global market
01 October, 2013 by Steve Shepherd*Employers are struggling to source specialised talent. Some organisations are turning to big data to help find candidates with specialist skill sets.
Telstra to cut 1100 jobs - more layoffs possible
26 September, 2013 by Andrew CollinsTelstra will cut 1100 jobs by June 2014 as part of a restructure announced in May, the telco revealed yesterday afternoon.
NBN Co board resigns at Turnbull's request
24 September, 2013 by Andrew CollinsSix of the NBN Co's seven board members have offered their resignations, at the request of newly crowned Communications Minister Malcolm Turnbull.
Vic govt offering state funds for high-tech projects
23 September, 2013 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingUnder a state government program, Victorian companies can apply for vouchers worth up to $250K to support projects aimed at implementing cutting-edge technologies.
Australia's new ICT ministers
19 September, 2013 by Andrew CollinsIncoming Prime Minister Tony Abbott has revealed his new ministry, confirming who will oversee the ICT-related portfolios in the new Coalition government.
AU retail sector to spend $1.94bn on ICT this year
19 September, 2013 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe Australian retail sector is expected to spend just shy of $2 billion on ICT products and services this year, according to IDC Australia.
Michael Dell buys Dell Inc for $27 billion
17 September, 2013 by Andrew CollinsMichael Dell has succeeded in buying back the company he founded in 1984, with Dell shareholders approving his joint bid with private equity firm Silver Lake to buy out the company and take it private, in a US$24.9 billion (approx AU$27 billion) transaction.
ICT Geelong appoints new chair
12 September, 2013 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingSky Software CEO Nick Stanley will head up ICT Geelong, the advocacy group formed to promote the region as a major Victorian ICT precinct.
Coalition's ICT plans promising - if they can deliver
12 September, 2013 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingIn this breakdown of the Coalition's ICT policies, analysts indicate the incoming government's high-level ICT policies - including plans for the NBN - bode well for the Australian ICT sector, as long as they can be successfully executed.
