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Infosys Australia launches SI, consulting practice 17/04/2009 13:55:00
Will bridge the gap between IT, business and operations

Infosys Australia has launched a consulting and systems integration practice in a bid to help it weather the global financial crisis.
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Layoffs leave orphaned hardware, unused software licenses 12/03/2009 08:38:00
The fate of sensitive corporate data is also a worry

Pat Beemer, IT director for Seattle Lighting, has a lot of orphaned computer hardware and unused software licenses on his hands -- the result of what he calls "serious" layoffs at the company.
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Microsoft says economy offers opportunity for govt IT 05/03/2009 08:20:00
At its CIO Summit, Microsoft told government and education IT managers to figure out how to do "more with less" during the economic recession.

At its CIO Summit, Microsoft told government and education IT managers to figure out how to do "more with less" during the economic recession.
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Microsoft has big growth plans even as economy limps 25/02/2009 08:19:00
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer touts Win 7 for netbooks, low-cost server OS, new database versions

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer told financial analysts Monday that the weak economy and declining PC sales would continue to challenge the company but that Microsoft would focus on growing market share within its seven core businesses.
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Microsoft launches worker training program 24/02/2009 07:40:00
Microsoft launches a new tech training program.

Microsoft has launched a new program with the goal of providing technology training to up to 2 million people in the U.S.

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Features

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Five top spending priorities for hard times 20/11/2008 08:20:00
Which areas of IT spending will get funded when money is tight? We roll together projections from Forrester, Gartner, and IDC with answers from real-world CIOs

No company is immune from the economy's ebb and flow. So it's no surprise that, in the face of a fearsome downturn, IT shops are scrambling to figure out where they should cut.
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Calvin Klein meets the Eee PC 13/11/2008 12:36:00
ASUS unleashes new laptops amid Calvin Klein's latest runway creations.

ASUS unleashes new laptops amid Calvin Klein's latest runway creations.
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What tech-industry CEOs are saying about the economy 28/10/2008 09:16:00
Executives from Apple, AT&T, IBM and other tech companies comment on current and future market conditions

Until September, the US tech industry appeared insulated from the year-long economic slowdown. Most of the 20 largest US tech firms reported solid second-quarter earnings in July and August, and they were projecting continued growth in sales through the year-end. Then Wall Street crashed. Here's the latest word from tech executives about current market conditions and the outlook for the rest of this year.
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Economic downturn creates rough ride for IT on spending 23/10/2008 09:39:00
Caution signs come out on IT spending plans, as companies focus on reining in costs

With the economy struggling and financial markets in a state of chaos, this is becoming a hard time to be an IT manager.
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With market meltdown, which tech firms become predator or prey? 13/10/2008 08:39:00
Smart companies will hunt for good merger and acquisition opportunities with stocks at multi-year lows. Here are the ones to watch.

While most eyes are still on stopping the bleed on Wall Street, smart tech companies will likely take a page out of Warren Buffet's playbook by looking for merger and acquisition opportunities with stocks at multi-year lows.

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Opinions

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Elgan: Got a subnotebook? Get Ubiquity 08/09/2008 08:58:00
Cramped laptop keyboards, tiny screens are easy to use thanks to new Mozilla software

Cheap and tiny subnotebook computers have become, well, ubiquitous. Dell is the latest company to ship one, joining a list that includes ASUS, Acer, Everex, Fujitsu, Hewlett-Packard, Lenovo, LG, MSI and many others.

Buying Guides

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Smartphones Buying Guide 01/07/2008 17:00:00
A smartphone is a hybrid device that has all the features of a mobile phone and most of the features of a PDA such as calendar, e-mail, Web browsing and office applications. Here's what to look for when buying one.

As technology and communications begin to converge, the focus is increasingly placed upon multifunction devices, such as the modern smartphone.
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Notebook PCs / Laptop 15/10/2007 11:42:13

Are you one of the many thousands of people who are predicted to buy a notebook (laptop) this year? If yes, then this PC World buying guide is for you.
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LCD Monitors 02/08/2007 16:34:41

Everyone needs a good monitor to get the most out of a PC. But which monitor you need depends on several factors - what applications you use, how much room you have on your desk, how much screen space you need to comfortably view your programs, and of course how much you want to spend. From standard issue 19in to 27in monsters, here's how to sort out what you need.
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DVD Writers 18/10/2005 11:16:55

Don't know which DVD writer is right for backing-up large volumes of office data or storing digital pics? This buying guide is for you.
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Graphics cards 30/06/2005 09:23:15

The graphics card is a key performance component, especially in respect to 3D games. Read on to find out what you should look for.