The local branches of a number of global technology powerhouses last week admitted they would hike prices as a result of the declining value of the Australian dollar; and local IT chiefs are not impressed.
Although more Australian firms are shifting simple business processes to cheaper overseas destinations such as India, firms are being cautious -- and justifiably so, according to analysts.
Google's new China search engine not only censors many Web sites that question the Chinese government, but it goes further than similar services from Microsoft and Yahoo by targeting teen pregnancy, homosexuality, dating, beer and jokes.
Even in big cities it can be a heck of a lot easier to find a Big Mac than it can be to find a wireless hotspot.
If you're sick of spam, imagine wading through dozens of prerecorded porn and Viagra messages on your voice mail.
There are times when the tone of Australia's broadband discussions makes me want to laugh, and others when it just makes me want to cry. The past week has been one of the latter, after two very different broadband-related stories made their way across my desk.
You were promoted because of your technical brilliance and project management skills. But what do you know about managing people?
Programmers make big bucks, however there are many other reasons why people might want to become a developer. Here are a few things to consider when deciding to become a software developer.
Don't expect to motivate your knowledge workers with traditional management techniques since this creative group operates differently from others.
Find out which company bagged the grand prize. Meanwhile, Techex and Westnet tied for the first runner-up position while storage vendor EMC Australia bagged the third runner-up spot.
Performance appraisals shouldn't be closed-door meetings in which you lay out your employees' faults. Conducted properly, appraisals can actually help build better relationships.
Even in big cities it can be a heck of a lot easier to find a Big Mac than it can be to find a wireless hotspot.
New enhancements make Norton GoBack a must-have utility, even if you're already using Windows XP's System Restore.
Why overclock a processor? We examine why you'd want to overclock a CPU and how to do it for the Intel Celeron and P4 processors.
The Buzz Report: Thanks for all the laughs
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In this exclusive video interview, Optus chief information officer Lawrie Turner speaks to ZDNet.com.au about being the IT head for Australia's number two telco.
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