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  • Industry dept outlines MS CRM plans

    The federal Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources (DITR) has detailed plans to implement at least three new customer relationship management (CRM) systems based on Microsoft software.

  • Vista's PC-rating tool gets a revamp

    Microsoft has reworked the PC assessment tool in Windows Vista after fielding complaints from hardware makers -- but the changes may not be enough to completely quell concerns.

  • Microsoft posts Tablet PC fix

    Microsoft has created a fix for a glitch in its Tablet PC operating system that has been causing some laptops to lose performance over time.

  • Microsoft goes on hiring spree

    Microsoft expects to hire roughly 6,000 to 7,000 workers over the next 12 months, the company said Saturday, though it is unclear how many of those hires will be filling new posts.

  • Protect system resources with code access security

    In this article Builder.com writer Tim Landgrave talks about security and the .NET Framework.

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  • Read the blog post - Angus Kidman

    Microsoft's Robocopy compromise

    Trying to understand the logic behind Microsoft's development decisions is a bit like S&M: it's a painful activity probably best left to others. But a recent example from the storage world does suggest something about Microsoft's "people will beat up on us regardless" dilemma.

  • Read the blog post - Munir Kotadia

    Ballmer's green comments make me sick

    At the CeBIT exhibition in Germany this week, Steve Ballmer got on stage and told the world that Microsoft takes "green" issues seriously.

  • Read the blog post - Munir Kotadia

    Don't bother upgrading to Entourage 2008

    If you're considering an upgrade to Entourage 2008, think again -- for some reason, Microsoft hasn't bothered to add some vital functions that are critical to making Apple Mac systems welcome on any Exchange network.

  • Read the blog post - Chris Duckett

    Adobe's rich JavaScript bankrupts security

    In the past week, the security environment around Adobe's Reader and Acrobat products has imploded, with yet more JavaScript vulnerabilities appearing. Adobe needs to look no further than Microsoft for a lesson in how to deal with these situations.

  • Read the blog post - Angus Kidman

    Google's green data plans a hypocrisy?

    Google's plans for greener datacentres are being promoted with great fervour, but its calls for greater environmental accountability have some definite limitations.

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  • Docs exchange a great find for AGR Upstream

    Necessity truly was the mother of invention at AGR Upstream Petroleum, a natural resource exploration firm that last year found itself needing a way to co-ordinate a AU$100 million ship refit involving nearly 40 subcontractors in three countries.

  • Managing human capital

    Managing people is hard enough, but when your people are split across many projects it can be downright impossible without the right approach. David Braue finds out why proactive human capital management has become critical to future business success.

  • People power: Three HR packages tested

    Does your company's human resource management functions need to be automated? ZDNet Australia looks at what you need to consider, and three packages to help you do it.

  • Protect system resources with code access security

    In this article Builder.com writer Tim Landgrave talks about security and the .NET Framework.

  • Consider these options for Web certifications

    In a tight job market, a certification can distinguish you from other job applicants. The question is, which certifications are the most advantageous to hold?

Reviews (276)

  • Vista's PC-rating tool gets a revamp

    Microsoft has reworked the PC assessment tool in Windows Vista after fielding complaints from hardware makers -- but the changes may not be enough to completely quell concerns.

  • People are the problem: 3 HR management packages tested

    Does your company's human resource management functions need to be automated? We look at what you need to consider, and three packages to help you do it.

  • Microsoft System Center Essentials 2010 Beta 1

    If you spend more time fighting fires than adding business value through IT, it's time to look at this comprehensive management solution for medium businesses.

  • Microsoft Security Essentials

    Microsoft Security Essentials is recommended for those who want something to set and ignore, but users who want more robust configuration choices or don't want to contribute to the cloud should look elsewhere.

  • Microsoft Virtual Machine Manager 2008 R2

    SCVMM 2008 R2 is a very competent product, neatly bringing Microsoft's virtualisation management offering in line with the competition at the same time as offering management of disparate platforms in the one product. The integration with the rest of the Systems Center suite makes the overall management and monitoring experience better than its rivals.

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