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  • DSTO's budget trimmed to fill defence 'black holes'

    The Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO) budget was cut back five percent by the Treasurer Budget day; that money has been earmarked for filling defence funding "black holes".

  • Budget: Few crumbs for ICT industry

    The Howard government's federal budget handed down yesterday contained little joy for Australia's ICT industry and the development of a world class communications sector.

  • Budget: No money for broadband

    The Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA) is disappointed the federal budget failed to allocate new funds to further the rollout of a world class high-speed broadband network.

  • Business plans tool kit

    Good financial planning and oversight start with a business plan. But not every client has the budget for heavy-duty commercial programs for plan development. Here's a free software tool to quickly put business plans together.

  • Think-tanks: Stretching the tech budget

    Tighter budgets are prompting tech leaders to re-evaluate, reprioritize, and replan how technology monies will be spent this year. It’s a familiar scenario that often involves deciding which projects get cut, which get postponed, and which need to be eliminated.

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  • 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.

  • 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?

  • 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?

  • Avis Budget Group: John Turato, VP of Technology

    John Turato, Vice President of Technology for Avis-Budget Group talks about managing technical operations for a rental fleet of more than 400,000 vehicles worldwide. Turato also discusses transformation at the rental car operator, and his other role, Chairman of the OpenTravel Alliance, a group of companies developing web 2.0 standards for the online travel industry.

  • Secure IT funding in five steps

    What to consider before you seek approval for new technology initiatives.

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