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• Key to success: Careful tech spending

  A new research report suggests that companies can't outperform their competitors simply by outspending them on technology.

• Aussies pay more: dollar hits ICT prices

  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.

• Defence ignores budget IT queries

  The Department of Defence has been unable to answer questions on how exactly it intends to achieve extensive information technology savings detailed in the 2009 Federal Budget.

• Budget '09: Centrelink's tech boost

  The Federal Government has allocated substantial funds in the 2009 Federal Budget to boost the anti-fraud, call centre and online IT infrastructure capacity of welfare agency Centrelink.

• ACT budget injects $90m into e-health

  The Australian Capital Territory has allocated $90 million it described as an "unprecedented level of investment" to electronic health initiatives in its annual budget, including an e-health record for all residents of the territory.

Blogs (8)

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  DCITA: Too many policies, too few policies?

  If someone gave you AU$93.5 million to spend, would you forget it? I wouldn't either. But this is exactly what seems to have happened in the aftermath of the 2007/8 federal budget, which was widely lambasted by many observers -- including yours truly -- for its lack of funding for meaningful ICT related initiatives.

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  Govt's broadband strategy goes missing

  I should have known better, but I was still a bit suprised to find absolutely zilch for broadband in the latest Howard-Costello Budget.

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  Anyone got any budget left?

  The end of the financial year must be nigh -- vendors are rolling out their last minute specials to try and get everyone to spend their last shreds of budget before 30 June rolls around.

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  Silence of the IBM

  Having one of your biggest customers roast you in the media as "slow to react to a catastrophic systems failure" and "unwilling to apologise" for it is not a good look for IBM New Zealand.

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  Start-up outlook: A national disgrace

  The fact that Australia won't be represented at either of the globe's pre-eminent showcases for emerging tech companies should be considered a national disgrace.

Features and Case Studies (148)

• Avoiding common budget missteps

  IT managers often find themselves in the unenviable position of trying to reconcile an overextended budget by midyear. Here are some of the reasons why this happens.

• Getting your tech budgets passed

  Your technical expertise may mean you'll be asked to help write a proposal and financial plan for your company's next IT project. Don't let your tech-speak alienate decision-makers and stall your project.

• Cut variable and fixed costs using VMware

  VMware can replicate multiple workstations on a single machine, potentially saving you thousands in hardware costs. What should you be aware of?

• Survey finds little sign of IT rebound

  Information technology spending has stabilised at the start of 2003, but talk of general improvement for the rest of the year is premature, according to a new survey.

• Key to success: Careful tech spending

  A new research report suggests that companies can't outperform their competitors simply by outspending them on technology.

Reviews (57)

• Sony VAIO FJ68GP/W

  The VAIO FJ68GP/W continues Sony's tradition of stylish, feature-rich notebooks. Its performance is also impressive, making it a great choice for those with an AU$2000 budget.

• Servers on a budget: 4 Servers tested

  Need a new server but only have AU$2500 to spend? The range of options is surprisingly good as long as you're willing to do without some of the fancy features.

• Point, shoot and save: 8 budget cameras tested

  Want to get into digital photography, but find your funds lacking? We assess the eight budget point-and-shoot cameras to sort the deals from the duds.

• Budget Inkjet shootout

  It's never been a better time to buy a cheap and feature packed inkjet printer. We test two likely candidates from HP and Canon.

• Cisco Unified IP Phone 6900 Series

  If you want to use Cisco for your corporate IP telephony network but can't afford a 7900 series phone for everyone, it's a no-brainer to check out the lower-specced 6900 series.

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