Stories by Computerworld Staff

Microsoft Corp.'s move to release three of its drivers to Linux, however technically modest it may be, could put pressure on other closed-source vendors to follow suit.

The holidays can be stressful even in the best of times, but this year's dismal economic climate is bringing new headaches. Not only do we have to grapple with the usual questions about what to buy for whom ("Should I get an iPod case for Aunt Mabel? Wait, no, I got her one last year..."), we also have to look for ways to cut expenses.

Guido Sacchi, CIO and senior vice president at CompuCredit in the US, answers questions about dealing with "clueless" new hires, using one's advanced education to good effect and becoming the boss of your old team.

An Australian-led multinational team of archival institutions has developed a global standard for recordkeeping software.

Most IT managers would not think twice about employing recruitment consultants to get the staff they want, but how far should they take the process?

Now that Microsoft has successfully lobbied to get its Office Open XML document format approved as an international standard by the ISO, it should put just as much effort into showing IT managers that it will offer value beyond attracting the interest of government customers.

Chief information officers and IT managers say skills gaps in the IT department are hampering businesses' change management programs, research has revealed.

The prospectus for the sale of the third tranche of Telstra shares, known as T3, was released yesterday.

The Victorian government has revamped its eServices Panel allowing contractors to retain ownership of intellectual property.

Internode has inked a $2.2 million, three-year deal to provide Internet services to the South Australian government.

Multimedia Victoria has begun a complete Web site refresh project for the portal Victoria online (www.vic.gov.au), with the entire project slated to last around six months.

The Federal Government today announced a major review of the Privacy Act.

South Australian Minister for Science and Information Economy Karlene Maywald will this week launch a new broadband network worth more than $1.1 million.

Telstra has agreed to split into three parts prior to the government selling its remaining 51.8 percent share in the telco.

Improved service delivery to citizens is the aim of a new federal directory service announced today by Special Minister of State, Senator Eric Abetz.