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Looks at wasteful technology. Charles Wang, chief executive and founder of Computer Associates' acknowledgement of a wide gap between what technology promises and what it delivers; Wang's estimation as to how much wasteful, non-productive technology revolutions are costing American businesses; American businesses as putting mission-critical applications on the wrong, unreliable platforms; How in Australia, companies have been more cautious with a phased-in approach.

Discusses the observation of Michael Dell, CEO of Dell Inc., of a change in sentiment among corporate customers for technology products and services in 2004. Shift of focus of companies from cutting costs to raising revenue; Growth of the information technology (IT) industry; Revival in the stock price of Dell; Dell's stand on speculative IT stocks; Forecast growth in IT services.

Reports on a survey by the Australian Computer Society showing that unemployment within the information and communications technology industry was 10.6 percent, almost double the national unemployment rate.

Discusses the growth of the computer industry in Australia. Information on the activities of the Australian computer industry during the 1970s; Factors that affect the growth of the industry; Expectations on the expansion efforts of the information technology sector.

Reports on Australian company, Com Tech and its owner, David Shein. Partnership with Dimension Data Holdings to buy the voice and data communications equipment specialist Datacraft; Shein's background and early career; Staff and customer retention after the merger; Interactive services division formed to provide call-centre services based on high-speed networks, computer telephony integration and other services.

The article reports on the prediction by industry research firm Gartner that the information technology (IT) services sector in Australia can still surpass a stellar 2007 in spite of election and U.S. sub-prime mortgage problems. A survey has indicated that 70 percent of IT managers believe their company will grow faster than the market. Also, IT budgets are expected to increase by about five percent in 2008.

The article reports that the unemployment rate in the information and communications technology industry in Australia is at a five-year low of 3.8 percent, according to Australian Computer Society's (ACS) employment survey for 2007. 70 percent of ACS members say that have not experienced any period of unemployment over the past five years.

The article reports that information technology (IT) companies in Australia have been employing workers from other countries on 457 visas. IT services firm Fujitsu has recruited 30 software consultants from France, Belgium, Malaysia, India, Great Britain, New Zealand and the United States. However, these companies are having a hard time holding on to their recruits because of the offers from other companies.

The article discusses various issues including family businesses, the stockmarket and women's participation in the information technology (IT) industry in Australia. Aging family businesses are struggling to survive due to the lack of qualified successors. Fluctuation in the Australian stock market is also discussed. Strong decline in the number of enrollments made by young women in IT courses has been observed. The IT industry has been viewed by them as a risky career.

Traces the root of success of Michael Dell, CEO of Dell Inc., in the information technology business. Ability to lead Dell as the world's biggest manufacturer of personal computers; Success of Dell in earning a market share for his company in servers and printers; Reputation of Dell in the computer industry more as an industrialist than a technologist; Key principles of Dell's success, including direct selling, specialization, segmentation by customer and on-site service.

Focuses on the move of the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) to extend scope of leadership over the computer industry in Australia. Standards in outsourcing contracts; Concerns over the risks in information technology outsourcing; Opposition of EDS Corp. to the plans of APRA.

Reports on key issues and developments relevant to the computer industry in Australia compiled as of September 2001. Personal computer manufacturers; Overview of the computer market; Price cutting; Decline in information technology spending.

Reports on the operations of the Australia-based computer company and database maker, Sybase Inc. Products; Development of wireless databases, web server software and internal company portals; Overview of the wireless technology industry.

Reports on Computer Sciences Corp.'s purchase the Australian operations of General Electric Capital Information Technology Solutions. Adding of 800 employees to Computer Science's workforce; Increase in the company's revenues.

Presents information on what Australian businessmen in the information technology industries think of the anti-trust case by the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) against Microsoft Corp. as of November 1998. Little interest in the case; Details on the charges against Microsoft for its dealings with Internet browser company Netscape and others; Comments from Australian businessmen.

Reports on Australian company Rosh-Tech and their practice of establishing branch offices to keep ahead in the information technology industry. Comments from Raviv Aloni, Director; Aloni's background and how the company got its start as a wholesale supplier of printers; How they chose business partners for branch offices.