The fact that the spectacular expansion of internet activity has continued, and even accelerated through the financial crisis shows that the global exchange of information does not depend, in any important way, on the global financial sector.
Online auction giant eBay announced Tuesday it has agreed to sell 65 per cent of its stake in Skype to a group of investors in a deal that values the web communications service at US$2.75 billion.
The grim economic outlook has caused CIOs to withhold budgets, ditch new projects and cut back on contractors, according to technology analyst firm Longhaus' Australian Technology Index for the first quarter of 2009.
ASX-listed IT services firm UXC last week laid off around a dozen employees due to fears that current contracts would be deferred.
If you believe the US credit crisis has little to do with the technology industry, think again.
Eighteen months after the Federal Government severed an important lifeline for innovative Australian start-ups, a new $196 million program has been announced to help fill the Australian funding void. But will it really help?
Two entrepreneurs flying the flag for Australia at the prestigious DemoFall 09 showcase in Silicon Valley last week made their presence known in the best possible way: by beating 70 other attendees to be named the best enterprise product.
The fact that Australia won't be represented at either of the globe's pre-eminent showcases for emerging tech companies should be considered a national disgrace.
The global financial crisis might have tarnished some of Silicon Valley's lustre, but for many Australian technology entrepreneurs who have migrated to the US, it hasn't lost its bright shiny status.
The funding picture for Australian tech start-ups remains as bleak as ever.
Ten years ago they were the young turks of Australia's business community; radical free-thinkers on the path to fame and riches. Shortly after, all those dreams came crashing down. But where are Australia's first dotcom moguls today, and what are they up to?
Stephen Conroy's opus on the future direction of Australia's Digital Economy mainly curates existing success stories and government policies, and does little to demonstrate any form of roadmap to take the nation out of the Dark Ages.
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?
BMC Software chief executive Bob Beauchamp on the revenge of the CFO and unravelling business' "ugliest ball of yarn."
Motorola CIO Patricia Morrison is focused on improving visibility of the supply chain as the company expands. In this CIO Vision Series interview, Morrison discusses the IT challenges of acquiring large companies, such as Good Technology and Symbol Technologies.
Kleiner Perkins VC John Doerr discusses his views on clean tech at the Web 2.0 Summit in San Francisco.
The Fusion-io ioDrive is in a performance field of its own. Home users are much better off RAIDing a few SSDs together; however, for those running servers that need extra throughput now, the Fusion-io represents an expensive, but justifiable saviour.
Blogging is an increasingly important element of business communication and collaboration. But different types of blog suit different kinds of business. Here's a classification.
To be a networking player in 2003, Wi-Fi is not just a good idea. It is not an option. It is an absolute essential. But don't let the whiff of industry fashion fool you. Despite the best efforts of the hype-meisters, this revolution is showing signs of keeping its feet on the ground.
One sure way to stop pirates is to make music free. Distributors could pick up the tab and get their investment back from marketers and advertisers.
Five years from now the notebook will likely be smaller and lighter, capable of making mobile phone calls on its own and running on methanol.
Telstra shareholders fear break up
What do Telstra shareholders think of the telco's new CEO David Thodey? And would they support the government'… Watch it now
The Change Program changes its Agenda
What happens when you change the agenda of the ATO's Change Program, or program in some changes to the Agenda?… Watch it now
Microsoft's Tracey Fellows on Windows 7
After the launch of Windows 7 last week, ZDNet.com.au spoke briefly with Microsoft Australia and New Zealand M… Watch it now
Having problems with complex data center? Simplify your data center now.
Has New Zealand's smiling assassin delivered?
The long-awaited separation of Telstra
Google open-sources JavaScript tools
What makes you click?
Tell us for a chance to win a $1,000 GAME gift voucher.
Click here for more.
Win an iPhone 3GS!
Sign up as a ZDNet Australia member during November and you'll go in a draw to win an iPhone 3GS!
Click here to sign up!
Best Laptops
Check out the best laptops here!
Click here for more.
