Stories by Chloe Herrick

WA Government on the hunt for CIO

The Government of Western Australia is on the hunt for a new CIO for its Rottnest Island Authority to implement transformational change to business systems, infrastructure, processes and technology.

Written by Chloe Herrick16 Dec. 10 11:19

Cloud essential to R&D in Australia: NICTA

Australia’s research and development industry must look to Cloud computing technology in the future in order to successfully handle the “explosion” of data and the need for computation.

Written by Chloe Herrick10 Dec. 10 16:37

Bendigo Health jumps on e-health bandwagon

Bendigo Health is jumping on the e-health bandwagon, announcing a $100,000 upgrade of its health systems, in an effort to automate hospital practices, increase operational efficiency and patient safety levels.

Written by Chloe Herrick09 Dec. 10 16:31

Microsoft Australia MD moves to Asia Pac

Microsoft Australia managing director, Tracey Fellows, is set to leave local pastures at the end of the year for a new role as area vice president for the Asia Pacific region.

Written by Chloe Herrick03 Dec. 10 10:41

Buy Australian this year, despite soaring dollar: Retailer

Despite the ongoing dissatisfaction of local retailers around the Australian Government’s refusal to apply the Goods and Services Tax (GST) to overseas online purchases under $1000, one Aussie online retailer is urging consumers to buy locally this Christmas.

Written by Chloe Herrick01 Dec. 10 11:50

The Australian Government outlines key issues with telehealth scheme

Establishing a clear deployment model and providing financial incentives for health care providers are some of the key issues to be resolved if telehealth services are to be successfully rolled out across Australia, according to the Department of Health and Ageing.

Written by Chloe Herrick30 Nov. 10 15:39

Australian Public Service looks to improve collaboration with Web 2.0

Despite the efforts of the Gov 2.0 Taskforce to accelerate the use of social media and collaboration, the use of Web 2.0 remains in its infancy within the Australian Public Service (APS), according to the Public Service Commission.

Written by Chloe Herrick29 Nov. 10 16:25

ACTA treaty could pressure future changes for Aussie laws: EFA

Although the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA) will not require any immediate changes to Australian laws, the Electronic Frontiers Australia (EFA) has expressed concern over potential future pressures on Australian copyright control from other countries.

Written by Chloe Herrick25 Nov. 10 11:19

iiNet opens R&D facility

Internet service provider (ISP) iiNet (ASX:IIN) has announced the opening of a new in-house research and development division for the production of media devices, specifically focusing on the next generation of modems.

Written by Chloe Herrick23 Nov. 10 13:32

IBM secures Westpac deal despite doubts

IBM has secured a five-year deal with the Westpac Group for the supply of infrastructure services as the major bank continues its technology transformation.

Written by Chloe Herrick22 Nov. 10 17:02

CSIRO's supercomputer Australia's "greenest"

The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation’s (CSIRO) graphics processing unit (GPU) has been recognised internationally as Australia’s “greenest” supercomputer.

Written by Chloe Herrick19 Nov. 10 15:48

IT leaders must develop new device management strategies

IT leaders must look to new device management strategies in order to accommodate choice among employees, one analyst has warned, as the days of controlling the type of corporate device are over.

Written by Chloe Herrick18 Nov. 10 10:19
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