CeBIT 2011 in pictures
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CeBIT 2011: ACS praises Digital Economy strategy, calls for emphasis on education
The Australian Computer Society (ACS) has called for increased emphasis on education and skills and the development of more pilot programs in response to the Federal Government’s release of its Digital Economy strategy.
Kerry O'Brien on his interview with Tony Abbott and broadband
I’m Georgina Swan, editor of CIO and tonight we’re on Fort Denison in Sydney, at a HP/CIO networking event. Earlier, I spoke to Kerry O’Brien
Internode founder joins FiRe entrepreneur ranks
Internode founder and managing director, Simon Hackett, has taken out the Future in Review (FiRe) 2011 Entrepreneur of the Year award in the US, for his work in telecommunications.
CIOs come of age as business leaders: Study
We have been talking about it for years but it looks as if it’s finally happening; CEOs and CIOs are aligned in their thinking around the future challenges and complexity and IT plays a critical role.
CIO networking night - Slideshow 3
HP treats CIOs to an evening on Fort Denison
CIO networking night - Slideshow 2
HP treats CIOs to an evening on Fort Denison
NBN Co chief issues statement on US bribery case against Alcatel-Lucent
NBN Co chief, Mike Quigley, has been forced to issue a statement regarding the bribery case by US authorities against Alcatel-Lucent, following reports of discrepancies between his public statements about his former employer and US court documents.
CIO networking night
HP treats CIOs to an evening on Fort Denison
Microsoft buys Skype for $US8.5 billion
Microsoft has agreed to buy Skype for $8.5 billion, the companies announced Tuesday.
Osama bin Laden death drives traffic spike
It may have been almost midnight in the United States of America when President Barack Obama fronted the media to pronounce the death of al Qaeda terrorist, Osama bin Laden, but it was peak viewing time in Australia — and Aussies tuned into the announcement in droves.
CBA signs outsourcing deal with HCL Technologies for payments system
HCL Technologies, a global IT services provider based in India, has posted 33.5 per cent year-on-year increase in global revenues for the third quarter of 2010-2011, with Australian operations playing a significant role thanks to a deal with the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA).
Telstra warns Queenslanders to beware of scammers
As if floods, cyclones and a tourism industry in tatters weren't enough, North Queenslanders are now having to fend off attacks of a different kind — from scammers. Telstra has issued a warning to North Queensland residents to be cautious when responding to emails or phone calls from organisations asking for personal details, following reports of emails and phone call scams.
CIO priorities reflect NBN opportunities in ANZ: Gartner
Organisations are looking to make the most of opportunities associated with the national broadband network (NBN), with Gartner Executive Program’s annual CIO agenda survey showing that networking, voice and data communications are a higher technology priority in Australia and New Zealand than globally.
Growth the new CIO buzzword for 2011: Gartner
Growth is the word on CIOs lips this year, according Gartner Executive Program’s annual CIO agenda survey, as organisations look to create new products and services and attract new customers.