Stories by IDG staff

IT as we knew it is down but not out

The drive to conduct more business online has engendered a new business model in which the organisation becomes the centre point of multiple transactions -- almost a broker -- as well as the producer and deliverer of goods and services. It is a model that is spawned and driven by pure e-business concerns and it is of concern to all IT professionals

Netegrity brings in boss for A/NZ startup

E-commerce infrastructure supplier Netegrity has kicked off its operations in Australia under Chris Vickers, who has loads of experience with companies around the region. Other worthies winning promotions around town may be better known on the Australian scene

ERG cracks big contracts at home and away

When you're hot you're hot, and a bunch of vibrant Australian companies that have recently been on a roll are approaching white heat with especially strong performances on the export trail.

Complexity breeds content

The increased complexity of Web projects is ensuring that smart ISPs can clean up by working in partnership with their clients. The figures indicate a five-fold increase in Internet services spending over the next four years

Bakbone Unveils Back-Up Product

"Homemade software developed and used by AT&T Corp.'s Bell Labs" might best explain Bakbone Software Inc.'s NetVault data recovery and back-up product, to be introduced this quarter.

Technology Briefs

Security hole in Network Associates' firewall, Gateway, AOL tap Transmeta for Net appliances, Hitachi eases business recovery, Big Blue releases virtual tape server

Business Briefs

ANZ, MultEmedia get strategic on Web site, CBA scores half a million online, Sinotel signs services pact with Guangtong, NSW Police take mobile data on patrol

Let old dogs do the old tricks they do best

Large enterprises are begining to appreciate the benefits of rehiring high-performing IT and business professionals to help satisfy demand, shorten recruitment time and keep the knowledge stream intact. Research indicates the trend is gaining momentum

What's New From...CheckPoint, D-Link, Cisco, Packeteer

Provider-1 is a comprehensive, carrier-class management solution for managed/Internet service providers. Unlike the management capability of other access control solutions, Provider-1 lowers service delivery costs by providing the ability to manage multiple security policies from a single point.

IDC sees online ad revenue boom

Online advertising will proliferate across the Asia-Pacific region (excluding Japan) over the next four years, growing to a value of more than $US1 billion by 2004, according to a report released last week by analyst IDC.

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