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Facebook celebrates 6th birthday
Facebook

Facebook celebrates 6th birthday

Facebook marks its 6th anniversary, evolving from a Havard network to a global phenomenon with 375 million monthly users.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 5th Feb 2010
2010 calling
Software-as-a-Service

2010 calling

Despite a challenging 2009, the IT sector looks to a hopeful 2010 with job market shifts, rising Windows 7 adoption, and cloud computing progress.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 1st Dec 2009
IT spending to grow
Virtualisation

IT spending to grow

Despite a dismal year for IT spending with a 5.2% global decline, Gartner predicts a rebound in 2010 with a 3.3% increase, reaching USD $3.3 trillion.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Nov 2009
Networking or not working?
Unified Communications

Networking or not working?

Amid rising popularity, businesses weigh the benefits and risks of social networking, navigating security challenges to harness its power.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 1st Oct 2009
What will our homes look like in 2020?
Unified Communications

What will our homes look like in 2020?

In 2020, expect your TV to double as an email hub, the eco wallet to track your carbon footprint, and your sofa to manage video calls, forecasts Ericsson.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Oct 2009
Over-optimised?
Customer Relationship Management

Over-optimised?

Is society becoming too connected? IT optimisation and business tools that are helping streamline operations and productivity.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 1st Sep 2009
'Tweet' your way to success
Social Media

'Tweet' your way to success

Twitter is the latest trend in online communication, with even major corporations joining in. Read on for tips on how to use it for your business.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Jul 2009
GeekGirl on silver linings
Virtualisation

GeekGirl on silver linings

In-house data centers face uncertainty as cloud computing gains traction, but have a key role to play in the next 18 months.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Jun 2009
Tiny updates
Social Media

Tiny updates

Have you ever wondered what Twitter is all about? Find out more about this social networking phenomenon in our latest article.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2009

Stories from Other Regions

If the job exists...
Marketing Technologies

If the job exists...

SEEK launches new campaign in NZ featuring profiles of people with unusual jobs to bring the largest audience of jobseekers.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 12th Oct 2009
GeekGirl on best practice and benchmarking
Unified Communications

GeekGirl on best practice and benchmarking

Companies are being encouraged to let their staff create a community of practice (CoP) to drive best practice and innovation in the workplace.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Jul 2009