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  • NSW schools cashed up in AU$772m tech bonanza

    The NSW state government handed down its 2008-09 Budget last night, with a surprise spend on video conferencing for schools, a boost to health tech outlay, and a pledge to tighten ICT capital expenditure.

  • NSW budget lets loose $694m in ICT cash

    The NSW budget has been even more lucrative to ICT than at first glance, according to a new analysis, which estimates the total tech expenditure for this year at almost AU$1.5 billion.

  • Think-tanks: Stretching the tech budget

    Tighter budgets are prompting tech leaders to re-evaluate, reprioritize, and replan how technology monies will be spent this year. It’s a familiar scenario that often involves deciding which projects get cut, which get postponed, and which need to be eliminated.

  • Mining tech gets $14m in $251m free advice scheme

    The Federal government launched its AU$251 million Enterprise Connect network last night, which it hopes will kick-start productivity for SMEs working in areas such as mining tech and clean energy.

  • Labor's first 100 days: What does it mean for tech?

    With its first 100 days behind it, Labor has given the IT industry a lot to think about: standing by election promises, centralising Federal government procurement, and instigating funding cuts.

  • Budget laptop restrictions send mixed messages

    Tuesday's budget saw the Federal government remove the tax break for workers purchasing laptops under a salary sacrifice, in a move inconsistent with a number of other policy initiatives, according to observers.

  • Tech jobs to be replaced by new tech?

    Tech workers take note: A steady stream of advances in data centre technology could make your job obsolete over the next decade or so.

  • Synergies and savings

    Politicians say they want to reduce waste and save money. Here is our modest suggestion for the tech and communications sector.

  • Aussie healthcare shy of tech spend

    The Australian healthcare industry has for a decade been loathe to get its wallet out when it comes to technology, analysts have revealed.

  • Up-and-coming Australian tech companies

    Looking for the next overnight success? We profile five upstart Australian tech companies. (OK, one of them is from New Zealand).

  • AU Defence investigates tender-rigging claim

    The Department of Defence has revealed that it is investigating allegations of tender-rigging put forward by two Western Australian technology firms early this month.

  • There are only business projects: St George CIO

    CIOs need to promote change and insist on strong project governance practices in their organisations, argues a leading CIO.

  • IT pros: A love affair with technology?

    Despite admitting that times are a bit tough, IT professionals still seem to be finding a reason for staying in the industry. What is it that keeps CIOs and IT managers interested?

  • Is that user for real?

    There are days when you're not sure whether to burst out laughing, or start tearing your hair out. How do CIOs and IT managers deal with users who just don't seem to get it?

  • Taking a team-based approach

    Determining the right business application requires an in-depth, team-oriented approach. An IT manager outlines the specific approach his organisation used.

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