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  • Considering new tech purchases

    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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    Eclipse Service Management Software has what busy IT managers need: service call logging, dispatching, billing, SLA management, labour and parts management, purchasing, and more.

  • European tech acquisitions hit all-time high

    Technology mergers and acquisitions in Europe have reached their highest-ever level of activity, with the value of deals topping US$220 billion in the first half of 2006.

  • Buy or rebuild? Replacing outdated core systems

    One of the toughest decisions CIOs face is what to do when an entrenched system is no longer performing up to par. It's not an easy call to make, especially when the system is a core application.

  • Budget boosts business IT spend

    The federal government is making it more attractive for companies to buy computers -- and other assets categorised as plant and equipment -- by allowing them to depreciate faster.

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    Obsessed with obsolescence

    The fear of not being as up-to-date as possible is affecting my tech spending.

  • Read the blog post - Brad Howarth

    Start-up funding still frozen solid

    The funding picture for Australian tech start-ups remains as bleak as ever.

  • Read the blog post - Renai LeMay

    Buy a Sydney start-up for $100

    All of the start-ups created during the second Startup Camp Sydney, which was held several weeks ago, have been placed for auction on SitePoint.com.

  • What's the magic price point for SSDs?

    Ever since Anand Lal Shimpi described using SSD drives as the single most noticeable upgrade you can do to your computer, I've been looking for the right price point to follow his example and make the SSD move. But at what price?

  • Read the blog post - David Braue

    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?

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  • Here's what companies will buy in 2003

    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.

  • Considering new tech purchases

    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.

  • 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?

  • Tech Solutions' Eclipse: Try it before you buy it

    Eclipse Service Management Software has what busy IT managers need: service call logging, dispatching, billing, SLA management, labour and parts management, purchasing, and more.

  • Top 10 reasons not to buy an iPhone

    Since its release, the iPhone has had more than its share of press. Love it or hate it, everyone's been talking about it and looking at its sleek, colourful interface, it's hard not to fall in love with it. But like most decisions based on emotion, buying one may not be the smartest thing to do at least, not yet.

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  • Tech Guide: Notebook buying

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

  • 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: Monitor buying guide

    With so many monitors to choose from, before you buy, it pays to figure out which specs and features will be most important to you.

  • What you'll buy this year

    Pundits are predicting a slow tech year, but that doesn't mean that there won't be gizmos to catch your eye and snag your wallet.

  • Tech Guide: A blog by any name

    Blogging is an increasingly important element of business communication and collaboration. But different types of blog suit different kinds of business. Here's a classification.

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