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    Business spending on IT in Australia and the Asia Pacific region will remain flat in the coming year, which means if IT companies want to grow they “cannot ignore” China, according to an IDC analyst.

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    Bean counters and CEOs are scrutinising IT spending more than ever these days, but that's not a bad thing for CIOs.

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    A UK government-sponsored security survey reports that security breaches have fallen by a third in the past two years but spending on security has increased significantly.

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    Although Myer has cut its spending estimates for this year, the company yesterday indicated it will continue to focus on IT and separate out the last of its systems from parent Coles.

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    Although 3G phones have been around for years, it appears the iPhone 3G has successfully rewritten the rules of competition in Australia's mobile sector whetting the nation's appetite for data.

  • Read the blog post - Angus Kidman

    Secrets of starting a data warehouse from scratch

    Being able to build a data warehouse right from the beginning of a company's life can eliminate some of the pitfalls typically associated with the project, but doesn't necessarily eliminate the most obvious one: uncontrolled data from multiple sources.

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    Telco revenues: part two

    Great to see so many constructive comments on here definitely a case of the facts speaking for themselves.

  • Read the blog post - Sheryle Moon

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    By allowing people both in and outside of companies to connect with each other, and share information over the network, the pace of business operations will escalate.

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    Bean counters and CEOs are scrutinising IT spending more than ever these days, but that's not a bad thing for CIOs.

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    Although many companies spent less on technology this year than originally budgeted, spending could increase modestly next year, according to a new survey from Morgan Stanley.

  • IT spending: Slow to recover or ready for revival?

    Most IT analysts have been predicting gloom and doom for the IT industry for the last couple of years. One firm now sees a few rays of light. Read these contrasting views to help make up your own mind.

  • IT consultants: barometer of IT spending?

    Is it possible that consulting services would be among the first to see spending as confidence returns among business leaders?

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    In the last two years, the bean counters have taken control of technology spending, but is this just part of a much bigger cycle?

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  • Contact management packages reviewed

    We look at which product can help improve customer satisfaction.

  • Tech Guide: Ultralight notebooks for your business

    Expert advice on choosing the perfect business notebook -- from size and weight to the right processor for your needs.

  • Citrix GoToMeeting

    GoToMeeting is a first-rate basic Web conferencing program that's priced right for small to large businesses hoping to minimise travel costs.

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