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    Until recently, it's been difficult to use the words "secure" and "wireless" in the same sentence. Recent developments mean that's no longer the case. ZDNet Australia looks at six different options.

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    Does your company's human resource management functions need to be automated? ZDNet Australia looks at what you need to consider, and three packages to help you do it.

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