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Has big ERP had its day?
It’s good for big business, but large-scale ERP can be an unwieldy and expensive beast for smaller businesses to handle. Many have opted for a modular upgrade approach, but getting the various modules to ‘talk’ to each other is a challenge… read more...
Fujitsu: mobile biometrics can combat ID fraud
Fujitsu UK’s Head of Biometrics, Dr Alex Bazin, says biometrics built into mobile devices could help combat both drug and people smuggling, as well as immigration fraud… read more...
There’s sales in them thar blogs
Once upon a time, those with a sharp commercial eye might have mined the hills, with pickaxes, for gold, now they mine the web with software tools for the golden sales opportunities out there… read more...
Kiwi project software heads for Silicon Valley
A New Zealander whose rapidly growing online business includes NASA and Volvo as clients is about to open offices in the US… read more...
Wirelessly yours: Mobico wins double award
It was a double act for Mobico at the recent Motorola ANZ Awards – it picked up two major awards… read more...
Local software market tipped to continue recovery
Ovum says major vendors are well-placed as the economy improves… read more...
West Australian Public Trustee hands five-year contract to Unisys
Five year support deal follows modernisation of trustee’s client management system… read more...
Fast-paced data centre growth continues
Energy-guzzling business shows no signs of slowing down, says Frost & Sullivan… read more...
Objective claims local government wasting $500m a year
Councils losing out on an average of $3 million a year in savings through inefficient document management, says the content solutions vendor… read more...
National Transport Commission deploys online mapping solution from MapData Science
New interactive portal allows heavy vehicles drivers and operators to plan their journey across the country… read more...
Campbelltown City Council picks TechnologyOne
Adelaide council deploys software solution to realise its climate change strategy… read more...
Social media ‘key to increasing customer engagement’
Survey finds New Zealand businesses believe social media builds customer relationships, but few are prepared to invest in it significantly… read more...
Malware and spam rise 70% on social networks
Report finds three out of four businesses fear corporate security risks from staff use of social networking sites… read more...
Microsoft secures benchmark agreement with Queensland Government
New ‘whole of government’ enterprise agreement lays the foundation for future ICT projects and supports Queensland’s ICT businesses… read more...
RailCorp extends managed services contract with Fujitsu
Three-year deal to run company’s ICT operations, and achieve maximum efficiencies, is extended for a further two years… read more...
TelstraClear enhances printing efficiency with Canon
Tailor-made in-house solution expected to save $200,000 a year in reduced paper and toner use, meaning a return on investment in nine months… read more...
Ovum forecasts modest recovery for local IT services market
Research firm expects 2010 to “an optimistic year, sprinkled with a healthy dose of cautiousness”. Project-led consulting and systems integration work also tipped to rebound… read more...
NetSafe launches Cybersafety resource for businesses
Whatsit business security resource website simplifies IT security policy implementation, especially for smaller businesses read more...
Avoiding data loss and digital footprints
Mobiu USB data key targets mobile staff who need access to sensitive files while out of the office… read more...
Mining and resources companies lagging on carbon reporting
New research commissioned by IFS shows less than half have implemented an energy efficiency improvement system… read more...
