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  • CBA slashes AU$80m from IT spend

    The Commonwealth Bank of Australia has cut its IT spending to the tune of AU$80 million, the financial institution revealed in its latest set of annual results.

  • Scavenge resources when cuts threaten to derail your project

    Here are some great strategies for finding more time, money, and other resources when budget cuts and other restraints put your next project at risk.

  • Innovation grants slashed to save $707m: Budget 08

    Commercial Ready, a SME grants program that subsidised innovation and commercialisation, was scrapped in this week's federal Budget a move that will save AU$707 million over four years.

  • Buying security products is often a waste of money

    Businesses waste millions of dollars trying protecting their IT infrastructure but too many investment decisions are corrupted by poorly applied mathematics.

  • Why Bruce Schneier is wrong times infinity

    On his Web site, Bruce Schneier describes himself as "an internationally renowned security technologist and author". If Schneier is indeed the "guru" certain parts of the media portrays him to be, when why when interviewed by ZDNet.com.au's sister site Builder AU, did he reveal himself to be so clueless?

Blogs (2)

  • Read the blog post - Angus Kidman

    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.

  • Read the blog post - David Braue

    Can the NBN survive the recession?

    In times of financial crisis, it's inevitable that companies reassess their financial plans.

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  • Managing IT spending

    Portfolio management is not just for finances. It can also help the processes that drive decisions within your organistion. Here's what you need to know before getting started.

  • Scavenge resources when cuts threaten to derail your project

    Here are some great strategies for finding more time, money, and other resources when budget cuts and other restraints put your next project at risk.

  • How to manage outsourcing risks

    If you think managing the risk of IT projects is all about throwing everything over the fence to an external supplier, think again.

  • Keeping the door open...and shut

    A Web server opens up your business to the outside world, so how do you keep out those parts of the world you don't like?

  • Battling the bean counters...and winning

    guide If you want to get your proposals past the CFO, you must show how the technology investment is going to help the company move forward. Enlist the help of the requesting department and speak in language the financial people want to hear.

Reviews (13)

  • 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.

  • Surrendering security

    Would you put the security of your company into someone else's hands? ZDNet Australia finds out what benefits and peace of mind a managed service can provide.

  • Detection and prevention: 6 intrusion detection systems tested

    Despite a rocky beginning, intrusion detection and prevention systems are an important part of any security arsenal. We road-test six hardware and software-based systems.

  • Tech Guide: Buying a handheld PDA

    A PDA can become an indispensable tool for staying organised, connected, productive, and entertained. This guide steps you through the decision-making process.

  • Age has not wearied them

    Despite the endless pressure to install the latest and greatest, many of the core technologies which are in use in the modern enterprise have been around for decades, if not centuries.

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