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Opinion: Google's privacy reform is a hoax

Opinion: Google's privacy reform is a hoax

After Google announced Monday that it would begin removing Internet addresses from web search records after only nine months instead of its former 18 month retention period, it drew praise for that reform from European Commission privacy regulators and the press.
Egan Orion Sep 15 2008 6:30AM Telco/ISP
Opinion: Wackypedia wants to take down Google

Opinion: Wackypedia wants to take down Google

Wikipedia founder, Jimmy Wales claims that his Wikia Search project will have Google quaking in its boots.
Nick Farrell Aug 15 2008 7:51AM Software
AMD takes 'new' initiative

AMD takes 'new' initiative

Processing powerhouse AMD wants to share the love and deepen the penetration of technology in India through IT channels.
Emma Hughes Jul 28 2008 9:33AM Hardware
Opinion: Virtually free

Opinion: Virtually free

When Microsoft arrives late to the party it always likes to bring gifts.
Ian Yates Jul 25 2008 2:38PM Storage
Opinion: Microsoft-Lite

Opinion: Microsoft-Lite

What on earth has happened to Apple? The company is growing its market share according to the latest figures but it seems it can’t handle the extra numbers.
Ian Yates Jul 22 2008 3:11PM Software
Opinion: Sent by my ego

Opinion: Sent by my ego

Why is it necessary for users of these new email capable wonder phones like the Crackberry and the JesusPhone to include a footnote with every message telling you “Sent from my ”?
Ian Yates Jul 16 2008 3:15PM Oddware
Opinion: Not enough fibre

Opinion: Not enough fibre

According to experts the world will soon run out of Internet bandwidth unless we install oodles more fibre optic cable. This shortage was discovered by a company which makes…..fibre optic cables.
Ian Yates Jul 15 2008 4:32PM Telco/ISP
Opinion: How to survive the Government ICT review

Opinion: How to survive the Government ICT review

The Whole of Government [WoG] ICT review to be conducted by Sir Peter Gershon has the potential to significantly cut costs and increase efficiency. But an Ovum analyst warns it could create both short and long-term disruption to Government agencies and suppliers.
Dylan Bushell-Embling Jul 10 2008 4:21PM Strategy
Opinion: Year of the penguin

Opinion: Year of the penguin

It’s taken the confluence of several disparate but connected events to create the perfect breeding ground for desktop versions of Linux to finally flourish.
Ian Yates Jul 9 2008 3:30PM Software
Opinion: Best practices for deploying Cisco TelePresence

Opinion: Best practices for deploying Cisco TelePresence

Many companies are looking at videoconferencing and its associated technologies to help them to improve collaboration and communications among staff, and cut travel expenses and associated greenhouse gas emissions.
Anthony Stevens, CIO of Dimension Data Jul 2 2008 3:16PM Networking
Opinion: CDMA closure causes chaos

Opinion: CDMA closure causes chaos

Just one day after the closure of Telstra’s CDMA mobile phone network, complaints are flooding into hotlines across the country with rural and regional callers blaming the shutdown of the service for everything from cot deaths to crop failures.
Ian Yates Apr 29 2008 2:44PM Telco/ISP
Opinion: The network disaster facing Australia's branch offices

Opinion: The network disaster facing Australia's branch offices

In today’s fast-paced and technologically-driven environment, the need for instant real-time communication is critical for any business to remain up-to-date and competitive.
Staff Writers Jun 29 2007 11:03AM Software
Opinion: Who says you can’t get ITIL out of the box?

Opinion: Who says you can’t get ITIL out of the box?

Reduce consulting, speed implementation, and facilitate documentation with out-of-the-box solutions.
Ken Turbitt Jun 12 2007 11:15AM Strategy
How to avoid chaos when implementing VoIP

How to avoid chaos when implementing VoIP

Organisations are overlooking the security risks, planning considerations and business needs in the rush to capitalise on VoIP, argues ISPhone’s James Spenceley.
Staff Writers Apr 12 2007 4:05PM Security
Opinion: Avoid haphazard builds to get the most from VoIP

Opinion: Avoid haphazard builds to get the most from VoIP

Organisations are overlooking the security risks, planning considerations and business needs in the rush to capitalise on VoIP, argues ISPhone’s James Spenceley.
Staff Writers Apr 4 2007 12:54PM Telco/ISP
Opinion: Why SaaS is the future of software delivery

Opinion: Why SaaS is the future of software delivery

WebEx Australia director Kevin Mackin argues that SaaS offers a way to avoid IT costs blowouts.
Staff Writers Mar 2 2007 12:49PM Software
Opinion: Caught between yes and no

Opinion: Caught between yes and no

CIOs are blamed either for being unable to deliver on commitments, or for creating roadblocks hampering business development.
Staff Writers Feb 27 2007 12:51PM Security
Opinion: Outsourcing - have Australian corporates done their research?

Opinion: Outsourcing - have Australian corporates done their research?

Qantas’s announcement today to outsource a massive $120 million worth of work to Indian company Tata Consultancy Services is the latest example of major league companies outsourcing their technology in Australia
Staff Writers Nov 16 2006 3:27PM Strategy
Opinion: Remember: less can be more

Opinion: Remember: less can be more

Discussing the pros and cons of radio frequency identification (RFID), the technology that allows interaction between small chips and nearby readers without physical contact, is a surefire way to get a good argument going.
Nick Barron, Nov 13 2006 1:31PM Security
Opinion: Make mobile working safer

Opinion: Make mobile working safer

Higher productivity, cost savings and faster access to information are the benefits of a mobile workforce. But the growth of technology and the potential threats to corporate networks have caused fear and confusion.
David Lannin, Oct 2 2006 2:48PM Security

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