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    Company directors need to be wary of devious IT workers, according to the Federation Against Software Theft, whose approach doesn't convince some experts.

  • Suncorp Metway's performance testing on wings

    In competitive environments where business owners are keen to roll out new products as quickly as possible, many executives feel frustrated with the time it takes application performance testers to confirm that new applications are ready for prime time.

  • Smart planning reduces Web services security risks

    Web services have great potential, but security concerns are preventing many organisations from taking advantage of the technology. Here are several suggested policies that CIOs can follow to develop a solid Web services plan.

  • Succeeding in integration: Part two

    Nothing succeeds like other people's success if you can learn from their experiences, that is.

  • Banking on enterprise storage

    Innovation in storage technology has led to a new world of choices. Although this will eventually pay off in much higher capacity and better performance, the long learning curves, coupled with the scary consequences of betting on the wrong technology, are keeping many IT managers awake at night.

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    The question on the lips of most CIOs is no longer whether to send work offshore. It's a question of how much to send.

  • Countering retention and morale issues

    From doling out t-shirts to organising development and career planning programs, companies strive to keep their employees motivated. Here are some tips for keeping staff happy.

  • Protecting our borders: IT stands guard

    Can a national ID card protect Australians against terrorist attacks? And can citizens' details be protected by Public Key Infrastructure? We look at the types of hardware and software employed to combat terrorism, and how ports and other critical infrastructure are protected.

  • VoIP: Is it for you?

    Australian companies are showing a lot of interest in Voice over IP, yet not many projects are underway. We profile the companies that are ahead of the pack.

  • Corporate chiropractics

    We have all heard the phrase "IT needs to align with the business" but what does it actually mean, and how are businesses achieving it?

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