IBM, Monash extend IT education partnership
IBM and Monash University have partnered on a new $1.2 million Future Leaders Scholarship program aimed at developing IT leaders versed in both technology and business.
Stories by Tim Lohman
CIO and CSO should take a follow the money approach to security: IBM X-Force
CIOs and CSOs could do well to consider the monetisation cost and overall profitability of security risks when considering how to safe guard their organisations, according to the findings of a new report from IBM’s Internet Security Systems X-Force research and development team.
Employee stress, workloads, insecurity up in the recession: Hudson
A new report from recruitment company Hudson has reinforced what most of us take for granted: recessions make staff nervous.
Rio Tinto spying case a wake up call to CIOs?
The arrest of Rio Tinto executive Stern Hu in China on spying charges has brought home the need for CIOs to examine data security according to the CEO of security company PGP, Phil Dunkelberger.
ANSTO doubles its IT innovation budget thanks to ITIL
Upon taking up his role as CIO at the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) in October 2006, Michael Beckett was face with a major image problem.
Telstra stifling broadband growth for the last 15 years: Austar CEO
Telstra’s stake in the Foxtel pay television network has been a major inhibitor to the growth of broadband in Australia according to John Porter, CEO at pay television provider Austar.
Reform Commission lays out e-health recommendations
There is increasing frustration and mounting cynicism with the pace of action on implementing a national e-health platform, according to a National Health and Hospitals Reform Commission report released today.
NSW puts in bid to host NBNCo
The NSW government has made its bid to be the home state of the National Broadband Network with the launch of a new promotional video.
NBNCo board, chair working under market rates: Conroy
The Federal Governemnt is expected to announced the full management team of the National Broadband Network Company (NBNCo) shortly, according to Communications minister Stephen Conroy.
PM begins blogging
In a move that may suggest greater use of Web 2.0 tools by the federal government, Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has begun blogging.
Govt calls on industry help to realise digital economy
The Federal Government has called on industry to grow its online presence and e–commerce facilities to help boost Australia’s digital economy.
NBN to accelerate botnet attacks?
The National Broadband Network (NBN) could prove to be a best friend to cyber criminals, according to the head of the Australia's National Computer Emergency Response Team (AusCERT).
Online fraud hurting e-commerce adoption: Australian Retailers Association
Merchants, not consumers, banks or credit-card providers, are the hardest hit by online fraud.
DR a growing concern for A/NZ CIOs: Symantec
CIOs in Australia and New Zealand are increasingly getting involved in the disaster recovery planning of their organisations, according to a new survey from Symantec.
Rural blackspots to get priority in NBN roll-out
The Federal Government is to spend up to $250 million on new backbone transmission links to a number of regional centres including Broken Hill, Darwin and Geraldton, as part of its Regional Backbone Blackspots Program.