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    Cases highlighted in recent times prove that Big Brother is well and truly entering the workplace, opening up a whole new can of worms.

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    Most Australian mangers believe e-mail increase worker productivity but their workers are less enthusiastic about the proposal

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    A quick scan of almost any ICT department, ICT conference or vendor environment confirms that women who embrace technology as a lifelong career remain a rare breed.

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    So, it seems the WOW -- for Microsoft's Windows Vista -- is not now, but sometime in the future, maybe.

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    The more I think about the issues surrounding the under-representation of women in IT, the further I get from finding a solution. Overanalysis is a real drag. And that's why this year I'm going to be blogging direct from the FITT lunch.

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    Many Web 2.0 technologies and functions fall under the umbrella of KM: wikis for collaboration; tagging and "folksonomy", which is known to the fuddy-duddies as taxonomy; and blogging, which behind the firewall would otherwise be known as intranet publishing.

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    New technologies have changed just about every aspect of workplace culture. But how long can we go on with these changes without close examination of their overall effect?

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    Do you regularly inspect and maintain your IT facility? Here are tips to ensure your infrastructure is in top shape.

  • Ruling with open eyes and iron fist

    Cases highlighted in recent times prove that Big Brother is well and truly entering the workplace, opening up a whole new can of worms.

  • How best to manage the 'babies' on a team

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    The Fujitsu S6510 is a light business laptop with HSDPA built in -- meaning it's perfect for those who are always on the move.

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    We pit veteran on-demand player RightNow Technologies versus Microsoft's latest CRM offering.

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    With so many browsers on offer we are spoilt for choice. But what should you look for, and what are the security misconceptions?

  • Paint it black: 6 mono printers tested

    Who needs colour? Sometimes all you need is a black-and-white printer that can churn out the pages fast. We test your options.

  • Microsoft brings Office to business IM

    Microsoft has added the Office moniker to its upcoming enterprise instant-messaging software in a branding move intended to heighten the product's appeal to potential business buyers.

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