Industry Insider

  • A TRIM by any other name ...

    What's in a name? More than it seems for HP Records Manager 8, according to David Gould, Global Product Line Lead. IDM asked Gould for a detailed briefing on this major new update to a record-keeping stalwart, the first version since HP acquired the product from Australia's Tower Software in 2008 to eliminate a reference to the product's origins.

     

  • ICAC identifies ways to minimise corruption in IT contracts

    The NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) has identified five key levers that need to be managed in order for government agencies to minimise the corruption risks involved in managing information technology (IT) contractors.

  • How not to succeed in setting an information management strategy

    This is Technology Tracey.  Today, Tracey has decided she needs a new car.  After driving to the nearest car yard (she is personal friends with one of the salespeople), she buys a nifty two-door coupe with canary yellow paint, leopard print seats, keyless entry and an eight speaker, top of the line stereo.  Tracey drives home feeling very happy.  But then her significant other asks: “How will I drive our three kids to soccer practice?”

  • Understanding and preparing for the renewed Australian Privacy Act

    Starting March 12, 2014, the renewed Australian Privacy Act 1988 will require businesses and government agencies to notify citizens when their data has been stolen or lost, or their privacy has been violated. The Act is applicable to data breaches where there is risk of serious harm. 

  • Victorian Govt opens Ariba B2B portal

    The Victorian State Government has launched an online self-service portal that all Victorian Government Departments and Agencies will use to purchase ICT services, utilising the global business-to-business trading platform run by Ariba, a SAP company.

  • AMA raises concerns about NEHTA resignation

    Australian Medical Association President, Dr Steve Hambleton, has responded to the resignation of Dr Mukesh Haikerwal, head of clinical leadership and stakeholder management, from the National Electronic Health Transition Authority (NEHTA).

  • 5 Considerations When Choosing An Archive Solution

    There are differences between backup and archive. It is clear that these are two different and complementary technologies. While most IT experts are familiar with backup, many are less comfortable with archive solutions. Here are 5 critical considerations in choosing an archive system.