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  • Microsoft/Yahoo Marriage Spawns Online App Offspring

    With a Microsoft acquisition of Yahoo on the cards monopolisation fears are running rife, but with the acceleration of online applications tipped to hit the big time, it may be the best chance for Microsoft to remain relevant next to the G...

  • Closing in on the DNA blueprint

    DNA is the blueprint, but what makes cells grow and divide? At the Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research, answering this question involves protein research which could one day turn invasive cancer detection procedures into simply blood test...

  • Flinders stays vocal on radiology reports

    Imaging equipment is still running hot at the Flinders Medical Imaging department but radiology transcriptionists are running out of work. A voice recognition tool built into their medical imaging systems now allows radiologists to not only...

  • HCF opts for digital cover

    In an effort to improve the processing of membership forms, medical service provider invoices and hospital claims, HCF recently introduced Straight Through Processing to its back office operations. But besides driving efficiencies by digit...

  • VicSuper says, why wait for retirement?

    VicSuper admits that most people find trawling through superannuation details a little dull and boring. But with a new web based strategy and a range of ‘net banking’ style tools on board, they’re planning to get people excited about money again.