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IT upgrade leaves life insurance fund in better health

IT upgrade leaves life insurance fund in better health

HCF, an Australian non-profit health and life insurance fund, has joined forces with IP telephony integrator NSC in a move designed to resuscitate its customer service by upgrading its call centre.
Emily Kerry Nov 29 2004 12:00AM Hardware
Cortex IT, Westan in storage deal

Cortex IT, Westan in storage deal

Melbourne distributor Westan has stuck an OEM storage arrangement with backup software company Cortex IT to deliver a pre-configured network attached storage (NAS) solution to the Australian channel in a deal both companies claimed was a world first.
Byron Connolly Nov 23 2004 12:00AM Storage
Make endpoint security do what it claims it can do

Make endpoint security do what it claims it can do
Staff Writers Nov 12 2004 5:03PM Security
Oracle issues what it calls final offer for PeopleSoft

Oracle issues what it calls final offer for PeopleSoft

Enough may be enough for Oracle. Early this week, the database giant upped its cash bid for PeopleSoft for, what it says is the final time, to US$24 per share up from US$21.
Barbara Darrow Nov 2 2004 12:00AM Software
IT auctioneer calls in administrators

IT auctioneer calls in administrators

Second-hand IT equipment auctioneer IT Asset Management Pty Ltd has called in voluntary administrators, in a move it attributes to massive reductions in the price of new computer equipment over the past few years.
Staff Writers Oct 29 2004 12:00AM Hardware
FUD still a prime persuasive technique for IT pros

FUD still a prime persuasive technique for IT pros

Many IT professionals use the fear, uncertainty and denial (FUD) approach to persuade senior management to increase security, according to a survey conducted by WatchGuard Technologies.
Marcia Savage Oct 22 2004 11:07AM Security
Coonan retains IT portfolio

Coonan retains IT portfolio

Senator Helen Coonan retained the Communications, IT and the Arts portfolio when the Prime Minister announced ministry appointments.
Staff Writers Oct 22 2004 12:00AM Strategy
Job board to grow for IT pros?

Job board to grow for IT pros?

IT recruiters are upbeat about what they see as a growing demand for IT professionals in Australia.
Vivienne Fisher Oct 22 2004 12:00AM Training & Development
ALSTOM IT MBO complete [updated]

ALSTOM IT MBO complete [updated]

Five senior executives at ALSTOM IT have completed a management buyout of the global transport and energy company's local IT distribution operation.
Byron Connolly Oct 11 2004 12:00AM Financial Services
Alstom IT MBO completed

Alstom IT MBO completed

Five senior executives at ALSTOM IT have completed a management buyout of the global transport and energy company's local IT distribution operation.
Byron Connolly Oct 7 2004 12:00AM Financial Services
Technology changes leave IT security playing catch up

Technology changes leave IT security playing catch up

The arrival of new waves of technology over the next five years will render existing information security measures obsolete and increase security risks in both new and legacy environments, industry experts have warned.
Robert Jaques Sep 23 2004 11:24AM Security
Training for Aust IT contractors?

Training for Aust IT contractors?

More than half the IT contractors surveyed for a recent Australian study said they had access to training from their employers.
Staff Writers Sep 20 2004 12:00AM Training & Development
IT security worries top agenda for UK firms

IT security worries top agenda for UK firms

Data security is top of the list of IT concerns for small and medium-sized businesses in the UK, research carried out for the Institute Directors (IoD) has found.
Robert Jaques Sep 16 2004 11:18AM Security
When it comes to wireless security, good enough is simply not good

When it comes to wireless security, good enough is simply not good

As security threats increase in quantity and complexity, assuring business continuity means that corporations need to aggressively and proactively protect the entire network infrastructure.
Bethany Mayer Sep 15 2004 10:52AM Security
Labor commits to IT spending

Labor commits to IT spending

Labor has committed to spending $69.3 million over four years to give all Australians internet access for a range of business and government services, if the party wins the upcoming federal election.
Claire Doble Sep 15 2004 12:00AM Strategy
Security IT tops NSW tech showcase awards

Security IT tops NSW tech showcase awards

Two security-focused IT developers creamed the competition this year at the patrons’ awards for the NSW Government’s export-focused Australian Technology Showcase.
Fleur Doidge Sep 7 2004 12:00AM Security
Survey shows IT pros don't see spyware, IM as problems

Survey shows IT pros don't see spyware, IM as problems

Enterprise IT managers don't view spyware or instant messaging as major security threats, according to a survey released Tuesday.
Marcia Savage Aug 31 2004 10:47PM Security
Defending your IT infrastructure through effective patch management

Defending your IT infrastructure through effective patch management

Imagine that you are the IT Director of a large retail bank with an active and highly visible Internet banking service. Driving into the office, half-listening to the radio news, you hear your bank’s name being announced. Immediately followed by the words "hacker," "massive system failure" and "identity theft."
David D'Agostino Aug 25 2004 10:27AM Security
Rewarding IT innovation

Rewarding IT innovation

Inventors of a new plastic optical fibre were awarded the $10,000 Australian Computer Society Eureka Prize for Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Innovation last night in Sydney.
Staff Writers Aug 11 2004 12:00AM Strategy
Concerns about FTA rouse IT industry

Concerns about FTA rouse IT industry

Debate, or the lack thereof, about the effect the Australia US Free Trade Agreement (AUSFTA) will have on the local IT sector has government and industry up in arms.
Claire Doble Aug 5 2004 12:00AM Strategy

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