Insurance Council targets online risks
The Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) released its 'E-commerce Crime And Vandalism Defence Plan' today to identify online legal risks.
Stories by Sandra Van Dijk
Report shows Government ignored hack attack warnings
A Cabinet report prepared for the Carr Government two years ago warned hacking incidents would occur at Parliament House unless IT security was drastically improved.
CIOs grouping to tackle tough IT climate
Under increasing pressure to tighten corporate budgets a new trend has emerged: CIOs are grouping together in private executive forums to tackle tough business decisions in a bid to survive the current economic downturn.
Travel agency crosses new frontiers
One of Australia's largest travel agencies, Traveland, has replaced its legacy Unix-based systems and selected Intel Architecture-based servers as the foundation for a total redevelopment of its computing environment.
Telstra remains network agnostic
Telstra has described its market approach as "network agnostic", not favouring one solution over another including GPRS (General Packet Radio Service).
Echelon protests planned
Internet activists will attempt to jam the infamous computer surveillance network Echelon as part of a protest on October 21.
BEA unfurls expanded e-biz platform
BEA Systems this week announced the expansion of its WebLogic e-business platform, combining an application server, Web services integration and portal technologies.
Privacy compliance creates CRM price hike
The cost of CRM implementation is set to increase as Australian enterprises move to comply with the new privacy act, which comes into effect in December.
Local MPs want Badgerys Creek turned into hi-tech park
Members of Parliament in Western Sydney are lobbying to turn the Badgerys Creek airport site into an information technology city in a bid to create more than 100,000 jobs.
AIIA, law firm launch online legal guide
The Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA) and law firm Gilbert & Tobin have launched Software Legal Guide, a legal toolkit for software developers and suppliers.
NRMA shifts services online to meet 24x7 demand
NRMA Insurance has moved its motor vehicle insurance services online to complement its branch network and telephone service centres to meet 24x7 demand.
Spooks forced to account for use of Carnivore
The US House of Representatives has approved legislation requiring the FBI to annually report to the US Congress detailed information about its use of Carnivore, opening the door for Australia to apply similar standards of accountability.
Chip-enabled smart card debuts in Australia
American Express launched Australia's first smart credit card using chip technology Tuesday, while ANZ and Visa also unveiled their plans in this space.
Internet connections slowed by ancient wire network
Australia is lagging behind the rest of the world in access to the Internet via phone lines, relying on a copper wire network part of which is more than 30 years old.
User groups join lobbying forces
Recognising the impact of broadband rollout on Internet growth, the Australian Telecommunications Users Group (ATUG) and the Internet Society of Australia (ISOC) have announced an agreement to draw on each other's resources when lobbying government for a better deal.