Symantec today released the findings of its global 2010 State of Enterprise Security study, with a staggering 89 percent of companies in Australia and New Zealand the target of a cyber attack in the past 12 months. The study found that 42 percent of organisations globally and 43 percent in Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) […]
Australia’s economy is predicted to continue on its upswing over the coming years, leading to a boom later this decade. With the BIS Shrapnel Long Term Forecasts update reporting Australia is in the recovery phase after what has been a relatively modest downturn. Unfortunately though, as a result of this renewed growth phase, interest rates […]
As unemployment figures lowered for a third consecutive month, survey results reveal that the upturn is in full swing for Australia’s privately held businesses and employee salaries are on the up. · Over three-quarters (78%) of Australian business are planning to increase salaries in the next 12 months, compared to the global average of only […]
Many professionals – salespeople, service reps and managers are constantly on the road. Their success when they are away from their desks is critical to managing and growing their business. Salesforce Mobile is a powerful wireless platform that helps your mobile teams succeed by keeping in touch with the latest information, whenever and wherever they […]
Telstra has updated the value of its pre-paid wireless broadband data allowances on Telstra Next G to bring them closer to the price points offered by competitors – Vodafone and Optus. To further satisfy the nation’s growing appetite for wireless connectivity, some of the new allowances offer customers up to three times more data at […]
Proposed changes to Australia’s bankruptcy laws have today received support from the Council of Small Business of Australia (COSBOA). One the eve of Senate debate around the Bankruptcy Legislation Amendment Bill 2009, the Council of Small Business has affirmed support for the bill which will ultimately improve the position for many small businesses that experience […]
Macrumors reports: “MacRumors has received reports from several readers noting that the download cap for iPhone applications installed via 3G has been increased to 20 MB, a change that also appears to apply to iTunes Store content. Previously, users attempting to download content over 10 MB in size were prompted to connect to a Wi-Fi […]
In a shock move, the Seven Network has announced a merger with heavy equipment group WesTrac Holdings, creating a consolidated holding company that hopes to cushion the Seven Network from continued trouble with advertiser revenues due to the GFC. Mr Stokes believed the transaction will transform Seven and improve returns for shareholders and tackle the […]
A new Sydney based startup is attempting to remove the ʻummsʼ and ʻahhsʼ from our decision-filled world. Enter Frendorsed – a web service which lets your friends either ʻendorseʼ (yae) or ʻrejectʼ (nae) any of your potential purchases. Even better, the idea piggy-backs on two current and major trends: a rise in consumer spending – […]
Standard Business Reporting (SBR) is an Australian Government initiative to reduce the business-to-government reporting burden. SBR has been co-designed by Australian, state and territory government agencies in partnership with software developers, business and their accountants, bookkeepers, tax agents and payroll professionals. SBR is simplifying business-to-government reporting by: • removing unnecessary or duplicated information from government […]
