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  • Both HR & IT Policies Required for Social Media Usage, says Dimension Data report

    7 Sep 2010 Dimension Data is warning its clients that staff usage of social media websites and applications requires internal policies from both HR and IT managers to avoid growing threats to businesses. Concerns include security (particularly malware attacks), privacy-related issues, the emergence of location applications and loss of staff productivity – and... read more

  • Commbank Security Upgrade Causes Network-wide Outage

    7 Sep 2010 The Commonwealth Bank experienced temporary outage of its national payment network due to a “critical” update to its security systems this week. The bank reported the problems came as a result of a “critical security change” – but were unable to disclose what changes had been made due to security concerns. A CBA Spokesman... read more

  • Kate Lundy: The NBN is Key to Achieving Open Government

    6 Sep 2010 Presenting at the New Zealand Labor Open Government policy consultation, Senator Kate Lundy has shared her view that the NBN is one of the things that can enable the effective delivery of open government principles. Lundy’s presentation, given via a pre-recorded video message and available to view on her website, highlighted that the National... read more

  • Regional Community View for Health Reform

    3 Sep 2010 A feature article has been written in regards to regional models of healthcare, its relationship to health reform, and key observation made by an expert panel at the CeBIT Australia eHealth Conference at Sydney earlier this year. The Conference panel explored health reform, what works, and putting the consumer / patient at the fore. The article highlights... read more

  • Industry Merges to combine eHealth Capability

    3 Sep 2010 In a formal press release this week, Allscripts-Misys-Healthcare Solutions and Eclipsys Corporation announced a merger in New York. The merger will combine the merged company’s capabilities to offer healthcare providers better options and solutions for connected healthcare communities. Press Release: -... read more

  • Government 2.0 Taskforce Head, Nicholas Gruen, Offers Impressions on Current Adoption of Gov 2.0 Principles

    1 Sep 2010 Nicholas Gruen, head of the Gov 2.0 Taskforce and co-author of the Taskforce Report, has commented on the use of Gov 2.0 principles in political debate during a discussion with Computerworld recently. Mr Gruen noted that this was not an official analysis, but rather general impressions he provided over a casual lunch to Computerworld on a selection of... read more

  • Alliance of Telco Chiefs Propose "NBN 3.0", an Alternative National Broadband Model

    1 Sep 2010 Today, a group of telco chiefs, dubbed the “Alliance for Affordable Broadband”, has issued a manifest detailing an alternative national broadband plan they are calling “NBN 3.0.” The group contains the CEOs of AAPT, Allegro Networks, BigAir Ltd, Vocus Communications, Polyfone, EFTel – along with the Founder of PIPE Networks.... read more

  • Public Sector Should Consider Cloud Computing to Balance Pressures of Cost & Performance, says IDC Report

    30 Aug 2010 According to a recently released report from IDC Government Insights, public sector agencies in the Asia Pacific region can put themselves in a better place to meet productivity and performance targets, while managing budget scrutiny, by exploring cloud computing options. The IDC report explains that the traditional data centre is no longer a sustainable... read more

  • ABS

    Australian Bureau of Statistics adopts Web 2.0 Tools for Better Internal Engagement & Productivity

    26 Aug 2010 The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has announced they are rolling out a suite of web 2.0 technologies, including blogs, wikis and collaborative documents, designed for usage across the organisation as an internal engagement tool. The tools will enable ABS employees to better connect and interact with each other and could be one of the largest... read more

  • NBN

    Broadband policy a key issue as negotiations with independents continue

    24 Aug 2010 Following the hung parliament result of the Federal Election on Saturday, crucial talks with the three independents continue – with broadband and communications policy playing a key role. Each of the three independents in the national spotlight following the weekend’s uncertain election result – Bob Katter from the far north Queensland... read more

 

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