Media specialist takes final spot on Convergence Review Committee
21 April, 2011
Media specialist Louise McElvogue has taken the third and final spot on the federal government’s Convergence Review Committee, which will review Australia’s media and communications regulatory framework.
Quest Notes Migrator for SharePoint software
19 April, 2011
The Notes Migrator for SharePoint can be used for migrating Lotus Notes, Lotus QuickPlace/Quickr and Domino.Doc applications to SharePoint and SharePoint Online. It streamlines the process of migrating to SharePoint 2010 and Microsoft Office 365, while providing high data fidelity and requiring fewer development resources.
Windows Intune cloud-based PC management tool
18 April, 2011
Windows Intune, a cloud-based PC management tool, provides management and security capabilities through a single, web-based console to give employees access to what they need, when they need it, from anywhere with an internet connection and on a wide variety of devices.
Swifter cloud deployment with business automation
18 April, 2011
Web hosting service provider Usonyx has adopted a business automation system, allowing it to increase productivity by 20% and reduce customer support calls by 20%.
CSC to acquire Australian e-health vendor iSOFT
04 April, 2011
Global IT services company CSC will acquire Australian e-health solution provider iSOFT in order to strengthen its existing products and its healthcare integration and services portfolio.
Crisis symposium to examine social media during disasters
31 March, 2011
An Australian symposium on the role of social media during disasters will assess the role of tools such as Twitter and Facebook in the recent Queensland floods, Christchurch earthquake and in future crises.
Japanese disaster will affect ANZ ICT supply chains
30 March, 2011
The earthquake and subsequent tsunami that hit Japan in recent weeks will cause disruptions to the Australian and New Zealand ICT markets and supply chains, according to IDC.
IBM wins NBN Co support systems contract
29 March, 2011
Under a three-year contract with NBN Co, IBM Australia will build and manage business operational support systems for the Australian National Broadband Network.
AIIA and PSA form product stewardship group following federal e-waste decision
24 March, 2011
Following the introduction of the Product Stewardship Bill into federal parliament, the Australian Information Industry Association and Product Stewardship Australia have agreed to create a new product stewardship group to oversee the national e-waste recycling scheme.
Seismic shift in voice logging industry
23 March, 2011
The small but influential voice logging industry is undergoing change. Australian customers will still have options.
More than 4100 Aussie businesses get online with Google, MYOB website tool
23 March, 2011
More than 4100 Australian businesses have used the Getting Aussie Business Online tool from Google and MYOB to create a website in the three weeks the tool has been operational.
Social media bringing ambivalent returns
23 March, 2011
A global study into the business value of social media strategies has found that there are as many failures as successes when it comes to organisations attempting to foster fans on social media sites like Facebook.
Comms Alliance and IBES launch digital economy research project
23 March, 2011
The Communications Alliance has teamed up with University of Melbourne's IBES to look into the effect of changes in the telecommunications and media industries on regulation in the digital economy.
APC and NextDC ink partnership deal for data centres
17 March, 2011
APC and NextDC have signed a Strategic Alliance Memorandum of Understanding for the joint marketing of NEXTDC data centres in Australia and internationally.
Internet Explorer 9 a “non-event” for business, expert says
15 March, 2011
Although Internet Explorer 9 carries several improvements over previous versions, experts say the omission of support for Windows XP limits its applicability to the business world.
