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  • Cash pass as e-payments take over

    Cash faces stiff competition from electronic payment methods in the coming years as consumers realise the benefits of emerging technologies.

  • QuickTime 'evil pink box' flaw hits Second Life

    Researchers have shown how to exploit a flaw within QuickTime, allowing an attacker to make money stealing from innocent Second Life victims.

  • Westpac turns to Web 2.0 free for all

    Westpac has bucked the trend on policing Internet use in the workplace -- allowing staff to access Facebook from work, building a Web 2.0-like portal in-house and a Westpac-branded site on Second Life.

  • Do e-payments mean lower payments?

    E-payments may bring convenience to shoppers and retailers alike -- but do they also boost the wallet?

  • Amazon saves millions with Linux switch

    The e-tailer goes with the lower-cost operating system and cuts US$17 million in tech expenses. This could be bad news for Microsoft's Windows if companies take this tack to cut costs.

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    Web 2.0: Emperor's new clothes?

    Commonwealth Bank CIO Michael Harte this week publicly pondered popular Web technologies most IT managers must be looking at and asking "how can these make/save me money?"

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  • When will virtual worlds become a business tool?

    Reality has been cruel to virtual worlds, with most failing to live up to expectations, especially in business environments. Did analysts get that right or are they also guilty of second-degree Second Life hyping?

  • In cyberspace, no one can hear you scheme

    Second Life, with an alleged population of 7.979 million, is changing the way businesses think about what their customers want, and whether "virtual" is a viable way to give it to them.

  • Virtual worlds a risky bet for big business?

    The thriving community of Internet users that are opting for a 'Second Life' in virtual worlds are a tempting market for advertising. But is a virtual presence a viable option for big business?

  • Superguide: the death of 'trusted' Web sites?

    The explosion in drive-by download attacks continues to grow. How has the situation got so dangerous? Are there any "trusted" Web sites left?

  • BAE Systems: Robert Fecteau, CIO

    The CIO of Government defence contractor BAE Systems talks about moving the company to an insourcing solution.

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