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• NSW bets $800 million on e-learning

  The New South Wales government has outlined its IT budget initiatives with education being given the lion's share of its technology purse.

• Measuring ROI

  What drives you to upgrade your IT infrastructure or spend money on implementing the latest technology?

• Govts to keep spending on tech in Asia Pacific

  IT expenditure is expected to take a back seat amid the economic slowdown, but some analysts believe the public sector will be the biggest IT spender as governments, including Australia's, try to stimulate growth.

• NSW schools cashed up in AU$772m tech bonanza

  The NSW state government handed down its 2008-09 Budget last night, with a surprise spend on video conferencing for schools, a boost to health tech outlay, and a pledge to tighten ICT capital expenditure.

• Budget: E-security gets $13.6m boost

  The federal government will spend AU$13.6 million over the next four years trying to protect consumers and businesses from "sophisticated and targeted attacks".

Blogs (1)

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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.

Features and Case Studies (17)

• Rudd awakening: Govt's plans for ICT

  Ahead of the election, with promises for nationwide broadband networks and digital revolutions in schools, the ICT industry could hope the government was on their side. But now the glamour of a sparkling new government has worn off, how ICT-friendly is the Rudd government really?

• Who's taking the ITIL bait?

  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.

• Kevin Mitnick on hacking's evolution

  To many, the name Kevin Mitnick is synonymous with "notorious hacker." We talk to him about software security, the evolution of hacking and social engineering, and law enforcement's action against hacking.

• Playing 'for' a perfect host

  Before handing over your IT requirements to a host, you had better learn to play all your cards right.

• Microsoft-SCO: Fact and fiction

  Is Microsoft funding the SCO Group's legal fight against Linux? ZDNet hopes to shed some light and answer common questions swirling around the duo's relationship.

Reviews (4)

• Motorola V171

  Motorola's clamshell v171 is a back-to-basics phone designed for the budget conscious consumer.

• First Take: Acer TravelMate 290

  The thin-and-light TravelMate 290 series features Pentium M processors and integrated 802.11b wireless networking, making the series a good fit for business travellers.

• Tech Guide: Which Printer?

  If you're pondering a printer purchase, but are befuddled by the bevy of options, then you need our comprehensive guide to printer types, technologies and costings.

• Choosing the right digital camera

  Just as computers are more complex than typewriters, getting a digital camera is a little more complicated than buying a film camera. Before you make your trip down to your local electronics or camera retail store, there are a few things you should probably consider about first.

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