Tags: accounting, internet

News (1993)

• Upgrade takes down AU IP regulator

  A technology upgrade will force the nation's intellectual property regulator to disable some aspects of its online services for four and a half days in late January.

• Worldcom pays US$500 million fine

  The company formerly known as WorldCom took another step toward corporate normalcy with the filing of a US$500 million settlement proposal hammered out with the feds.

• Death, taxes and accounting software: Part 2

  Corporate taxes are a nightmare most of us would like to avoid, unless you are an accounting software vendor at the high end of town. ZDNet Australia has examined the offerings put forward by the companies that are stealing the show.

• Asset management systems

  With upcoming changes to accountancy laws, Asset Management Systems may soon become essential. While this may increase enterprise efficiency, it also heralds a downturn in staffing levels.

• Telstra fights with BigPond glitch

  Telstra BigPond customers in NSW and Victoria have been having account issues since last weekend.

Blogs (25)

• 

  S92 redux: It's back

  Termination of file-sharing internet users' accounts is coming up for New Zealanders again.

• 

  Facts on the iiNet AFACT case

  This week's Twisted Wire podcast looks at some of the claimed facts surrounding the controversial lawsuit against iiNet regarding copyright infringement by its customers.

• 

  Aussie start-up execs hit Silicon Valley

  The global financial crisis might have tarnished some of Silicon Valley's lustre, but for many Australian technology entrepreneurs who have migrated to the US, it hasn't lost its bright shiny status.

• 

  Trust us with the NBN; we're politicians

  As Rudd and Conroy railroad the NBN into reality, the Liberals are trying to inject some due process into the whole thing by holding Labor accountable for its decisions. However, with the future of Australian telecoms on the line and no real viable alternative, is it just a bit late for accountability?

• 

  Win7 team swallows UAC pride

  I was waiting for the UAC-based security problems to occur after Windows 7's release but alas that was not to be, for problems have occurred in the beta version of Windows 7.

Features and Case Studies (462)

• Should ISPs be accountable for Internet security?

  The debate over the relationship between ISPs, customers, and Internet security is definitely a complicated one, but who should bear the responsibility for protecting users online?

• Australian naked DSL mega-roundup

  Since last November when iiNet very loudly launched its naked DSL product, "naked" has been on everybody's lips, and it seemed like everybody was in on it. Some, however have held out. This round-up of 13 ISPs looks into who's got it, who doesn't and who wants to.

• Microsoft's next move as Yahoo rejects dowry

  As Microsoft's deadline for Yahoo to accept its takeover bid passes, the tech world is still waiting for information from either company on their wedding plans.

• How much does unwanted Internet traffic really cost?

  Have you ever wondered just how much "junk" Internet traffic is costing your company? One of Jonathan Yarden's coworkers recently tasked him with finding out. In this case study, learn how he went about gathering this information, and see how unwanted traffic affects his organisation's bottom line.

• iTunes Music Store debuts

  Apple Computer today launched its long-awaited iTunes Music Store in Australia, finally giving iPod owners a legal way of downloading music online. Extra: A peek at other Web stores.

Reviews (288)

• McAfee Internet Security 2009

  McAfee Internet Security 2009 does a reasonable job, but it also leaves room for improvement.

• Nokia N810 Internet Tablet

  Its excellent, sleek design doesn't cover for its sluggish performance.

• Norton 360

  For home and student use, we think Norton 360 represents the best value for ease of use, tools offered, and overall system performance. We recommend it over McAfee Total Protection and Microsoft Windows Live OneCare.

• Trend Micro PC-cillin Internet Security 2006

  PC-cillin Internet Security 2006 has a few shortcomings, but overall it's an affordable and feature-packed security suite that reliably defends against online threats.

• Skype 2 (beta)

  Though Skype 2 suffers from middling voice quality when calling landline phones, it's still one of the best free VoIP services around, and its new Skype Video feature makes it even better.

• Just In

• Most Popular

• Most Discussed

Reader Services

Popular Topics

Essentials