Two Australian software firms are laughing all the way to the bank after inking separate deals with the US and Australian defence departments.
A survey of IT decision makers has revealed their spending priorities for 2003 focus heavily on security and VPNs.
Australian businesses are struggling to come up with innovative ways to deal with budgetary constraints, yet still fund the IT infrastructure they need.
Half of all worldwide IT spending - some $4 trillion per annum - is not being properly managed, giving rise to a huge waste of resources, according to analyst firm Meta Group.
Sun boss Scott McNealy has identified his number one rival: finance directors in end-user organisations around the world who are holding an ever-firmer grip on IT spend.
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.
The ever-decreasing cost of storage might look like a useful development for the cash-strapped IT manager, but in fact the falling bucks per gigabyte figure can carry a hidden sting in the tail.
The Olympics are nearly over, and the Australian team deserves kudos for an excellent performance all around. Yet even as the Olympic sun sets on the Bird's Nest for the last time this weekend, millions of spectators around the world will be scanning their dials in the hope of finding something else to fill their viewing hours.
Great to see so many constructive comments on here definitely a case of the facts speaking for themselves.
Two Australian software firms are laughing all the way to the bank after inking separate deals with the US and Australian defence departments.
A survey of IT decision makers has revealed their spending priorities for 2003 focus heavily on security and VPNs.
Australian businesses are struggling to come up with innovative ways to deal with budgetary constraints, yet still fund the IT infrastructure they need.
One CIO relates how to change an IT infrastructure and reduce costs--even without a budget. Ingenuity, planning, and resource allocation fostered cost-effective change.
With every potential information technology purchase now under intense scrutiny, a few software vendors are working to help CIOs look before they leap into big expenses.
The A33E is a reasonable notebook for those on a budget, but its dearth of features and low battery life when compared to some of its competitors is undoubtedly a deterrent.
For users on a budget, the Dimension 3100 has most of its bases covered despite there being alternatives that provide superior value for money.
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.
Looking for a notebook on a tight budget? Check out our Australian review of 6 great budget notebooks.
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.
Five things to consider when choosing a Linux distribution
Choosing a Linux distribution shouldn't come down to which desktop has your favorite color scheme. Linux distr… Watch it now
Hullabaloo about OLED
Dear Telstra: pack up your toys, go home
Gutless studios have the wrong target
At The Whiteboard Video Series
Click here to learn more about Microsoft Windows Server 2008 and Hyper-V technology.
Click here for more.
CXOs Unplugged - Real Business Insight
Phil Dobbie interviews business leaders to reveal their thoughts on various management challenges.
Click here to see the latest video.
Printer Superguide
Looking to buy a printer? Our superguide rates the latest printers and shines a light into the industry.
Click here for more.