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Death and technology

If the Grim Reaper had dropped in to his local Internet cafe to look in on some tech news sites over the past few weeks, he would have nodded approvingly.
PeopleSoft could topple SAP in Australia

The PeopleSoft-J.D. Edwards merger will enhance the combined entity's standing in the enterprise software space in Australia and pose a serious threat to SAP.
Purchasing Power

The decidedly unglamorous world of e-procurement is emerging as a bright star in the exploding universe that is B2B e-commerce. Automating the purchase of indirect (or MRO) goods and services is a natural, and it's all the buzz in the inner reaches of offices across the U.S. Businesses are seeing savings in money and time, but it's not a simple Webifying of the old requisition and purchase-order process. As with many things that get an e- tacked on the front, to realize the full benefits everyone expects of e-procurement you have to start from the ground up, with the right approach and the right software.

The business of document management

Two document management specialists talk about their business strategies.
PeopleSoft could topple SAP in Australia

The PeopleSoft-J.D. Edwards merger will enhance the combined entity's standing in the enterprise software space in Australia and pose a serious threat to SAP.

I'm a celebrity, don't back me up
Celebrity comes with its perks — free alcohol, better-looking partners, lots of holiday time — and disadvantages — constant media intrusions, being forced to appear in films with Eddie Murphy for the long-term good of your career, and having to do mindless radio interviews with angry men who've been awake since 4am.
Lies, damned lies and telco stupidity
Earlier this month, Telstra put out a press release trumpeting that it's come up with a new phone coaching service to help people who are "bamboozled" by their mobiles. Another excellent example of wrongheaded thinking from the mobile industry.
Dear carriers: More walking, less talking
Sometimes, a well-placed and well-timed letter can make all the difference. Other times, it can make no difference at all — and even hurt your case. This week's missive by the Competitive Carriers' Coalition, I would suggest, falls into the latter category.
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