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  • Dandenong Council tracks rogue IT assets

    Greater Dandenong City Council (GDCC) has utilised a recent rollout of asset management software to discover PCs it didn't know it had and confiscate inappropriate software installations.

  • Digital revolution boosts media management

    The digital revolution in media has made it far easier and less costly to manage media assets than ever before, yet companies such as CNN are only now beginning to realise their value and are starting to implement systems to leverage them.

  • Digital rights management

    Technology and standards are improving to guard copyright material online and manage its use. Companies will benefit from better control of files and more sales opportunities.

  • IT services: Ticking time bomb?

    Are time bombs threatening your infrastructure? Not the familiar threats of viruses waiting for a specific date to trigger their attacks, but hidden dangers posed by expiration dates on domain name registration, service contracts, and support agreements?

  • Defence opens suggestions box for big IT project

    The Department of Defence is seeking proposals from vendors to provide extensive systems upgrades, services and support for its military integrated logistics information system, an IT project it has described as one of the largest currently underway in Australia.

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  • Evaluate the costs of multivendor PC hardware

    Although some level of diversity in hardware suppliers is typically unavoidable and beneficial, it does introduce costs that must be understood during the vendor selection process so organisations should strive to keep the number of active vendors low.

  • Hands off my assets: 6 asset management packages tested

    Sure you know how many PCs are on your network, but can you say for sure how many have out-of-date licenses or pirated software?

  • 10 things to consider when leasing computers

    Leasing computer equipment makes sense in a lot of situations, but the process needs to be managed as carefully as an actual purchase. These tips will help your organisation make sound leasing decisions.

  • Was that two or 20 servers?

    Imagine the scenario of moving office buildings: you suddenly have to figure out how much IT equipment will be involved in the move. It's then that you realise you're not actually sure how many servers you do in fact own.

  • How do enterprises track IT assets?

    Tighter budgets in many Australian organisations has led to an even greater need to keep track of IT assets. How are IT departments managing this process?

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    Asset management: Unplug unutilised equipment

    Many datacentres and organisations are wasting energy on equipment that is plugged in but not in use. This is poor asset management, says Simon Mingay, research VP, Gartner. Energy consumption can be reduced by between five to 10 percent without investing a single cent, he says.

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  • Hands off my assets: 6 asset management packages tested

    Sure you know how many PCs are on your network, but can you say for sure how many have out-of-date licenses or pirated software?

  • FotoStation Pro 5.1

    If your company needs to manage a large collection of multimedia files, FotoWare's solution is powerful, quick and easy to use.

  • People are the problem: 3 HR management packages tested

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

  • ViewSonic VP950b

    Once you've calibrated the colours using the bundled PerfectSuite Plus software, the VP950b will deliver exceptional image quality. All that's left to consider is whether a 19in. display with a native resolution of 1,280 by 1,024 pixels is adequate for your professional needs.

  • Asset management in the Palm of your hand

    video An SD Card slot add-on that turns a Palm device into a bar code scanner.

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