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    As a few hardware and software suppliers come to increasingly dominate, companies must use caution, Gartner advises.

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    Enterprise software giant Oracle has purchased Australian-owned ISV Ruleburst, owners of the Haley suite of compliance software products, for an undisclosed sum.

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    Woolworths, the fresh mobile people

    When Coles introduced Fly Buys, Woolworths introduced Everyday Rewards. When Coles introduced petrol discount vouchers, Woolworths introduced petrol discount vouchers. It's a bold plan, but can it and Coles' inevitable copycat product change the prepaid mobile world for the better?

  • Read the blog post - David Braue

    Telstra's last-mile strategy: Broadband limbo

    Should Telstra be investing in a pre-emptive defence against the NBN? Or should it go slow and wait like everybody else?

  • Read the blog post - David Braue

    Long a PC, can Telstra become a Mac?

    Last year I opined that, even if Telstra did launch Apple's iPhone 3G, conflicting goals meant it couldn't afford to seriously back the product. This year, Telstra proved me right, and the reason is simple: Australia's biggest telco just wants to be a Mac.

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    The new era of financial responsibility forces the IT department to engage in something we are not overly good at: making a business case for what is essentially a voluntary expense. Additional reading: Asset management IT Priority

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    Budgets may be tight but there's still some room for spending. CIOs and CTOs say they're choosier about what they buy--they're looking to save money and make disparate systems work together.

  • Gartner: Consolidation to put squeeze on businesses

    As a few hardware and software suppliers come to increasingly dominate, companies must use caution, Gartner advises.

  • What's on your Christmas wishlist?

    The Christmas decorations are up around the office, and the flashing fairy lights are almost sending you over the edge. But, if the sky was the limit, what would be on your tech Christmas list?

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    With the hype about new technologies, it's easy to get caught up in new tools and applications. But quite a few issues require investigation before you introduce a new technology into the enterprise.

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    Here's what you need to know about wireless networking, from the standards and technologies to the best products for your home or office.

  • Tablet PC buying guide

    Designed for truly mobile computing, there are two types of tablet PCs -- convertible and slate. In this guide, we show you what's available in Australia and whitepapers for making a business case to purchase Tablet PCs.

  • Wireless warrior: Buying a business notebook

    The best business notebooks combine portability, performance, battery life and integrated wireless networking. We show you how to make the right purchasing decision.

  • Tech Guide: Buying for your business

    Don't make a costly mistake. Before you plunk down the big bucks on new hardware, read our expert advice on how to choose the right desktops, notebooks, displays, and printers for your business.

  • Tech Guide: Notebook buying

    We cover every aspect you need to consider in making a notebook purchase in our extensive tech guide.

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