Shadow minister for Information Technology Senator Kate Lundy has called for the government to look to its own backyard when making IT purchasing decisions.
The latest revision of the IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) is about to become official, but even its most vocal proponents can't agree on just how long it will be before the latest version of the increasingly popular services management approach makes a real impact on businesses. Angus Kidman reports.
The nation's number two telco Optus has pledged to upgrade the data speed of its entire third-generation (3G) national mobile network by the end of May 2007.
FileMaker gets Windows 2000 approval and is faster to use on Bill's new network product.
We started out this comparison intending to test DVD-ROM drives that were CD-RW capable, it soon became apparent that these were a rare beast indeed.
Most critical business processes now depend on IT to some extent so it's no surprise that companies are recognising they must have effective control over technology. IT Service Management (ITSM) is increasingly being used as a framework for bringing IT in line with business strategy.
Microsoft's chairman discusses his favourite Vista feature, why he'll keep pushing for a new file system and open source's role.
In an industry known for its hype, it's understandably difficult for many managers to make sense of new trends. But in the case of IT Infrastructure Library, a growing body of success stories confirms this is one trend that you should definitely be on top of.
Distributed companies increasingly use VPN connections to access and share information. We test ADSL firewall routers that are designed for this purpose.
We test and compare NAS devices designed to suit a specific set of medium-enterprise requirements.
The IXUS V3 camera can fit comfortably in your pocket. But does it have enough features to satisfy? Read our Australian review to find out.
Motorola morphs the successful RAZR V3 into a 3G phone, announces entry-level handsets, three fashion phones and a pair of Bluetooth-enabled Oakley sunglasses.
If you're a globe-trotter, you'll need a world phone to keep in touch from almost anywhere.
Motorola's super slim SLVR L7 is a beautifully crafted phone with features including an MP3 player, push-to-talk and Bluetooth.
Samsung's latest slider phone, the D500, looks a lot like its sliding predecessor, but comes in a black case with a megapixel camera and an MP3 player.
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