Economy
Does crime pay? Online crims enjoy massive boom
By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Symantec’s latest report on the “underground economy” shows that online criminals are enjoying their biggest ever boom, just as the world is experiencing economic turmoil. Never before has online crime been so big or so bad – but there definitely are things you can do to protect yourself!
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By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Symantec’s latest report on the “underground economy” shows that online criminals are enjoying their biggest ever boom, just as the world is experiencing economic turmoil. Never before has online crime been so big or so bad – but there definitely are things you can do to protect yourself!
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17,500 jobs slashed at BT, Sun and Yahoo!
By: Davey Winder
File under: this has been a bad week for technology workers. As the economy continues to squeeze technology companies, staff are set to get crunched by swathing job cuts at BT, Sun and Yahoo!
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By: Davey Winder
File under: this has been a bad week for technology workers. As the economy continues to squeeze technology companies, staff are set to get crunched by swathing job cuts at BT, Sun and Yahoo!
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Mobile phone sales struck by financial crisis
By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Mobile phone sales dropped by 0.4% over Q2 08, and despite shipping 299m handsets in Q3 08, analyst firm IDC says this result is thanks to a “dismal economy” when Q3 sales are traditionally much, much higher.
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By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Mobile phone sales dropped by 0.4% over Q2 08, and despite shipping 299m handsets in Q3 08, analyst firm IDC says this result is thanks to a “dismal economy” when Q3 sales are traditionally much, much higher.
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Apple executives get millions in bonuses as stock tumbles
By: Davey Winder
Not even Apple can escape the fallout from the global economic crisis, with it's shares tumbling this week. That hasn't stopped Apple's executive team reaping in more than 120 million dollars in bonuses though...
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By: Davey Winder
Not even Apple can escape the fallout from the global economic crisis, with it's shares tumbling this week. That hasn't stopped Apple's executive team reaping in more than 120 million dollars in bonuses though...
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US Bailout Crisis: Microsoft and McCain mouth off, House website and tech stocks bomb
By: Davey Winder
The US Stock Market has dive bombed following the failure of the proposed 700 billion dollar bailout bill at the hands of the House of Representatives. Tech stocks felt the pressure, as did the House website which appears to be crumbling under the strain. Thank goodness, here come Microsoft and Obama to save the day...
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By: Davey Winder
The US Stock Market has dive bombed following the failure of the proposed 700 billion dollar bailout bill at the hands of the House of Representatives. Tech stocks felt the pressure, as did the House website which appears to be crumbling under the strain. Thank goodness, here come Microsoft and Obama to save the day...
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President pays for Internet porn
By: Davey Winder
The Economic Stimulus Plan, which saw President Bush giving tax rebates of up to USD $600 (AUD $623) to every citizen, seems to have stimulated one part of the economy more than others: the online porn business. Research suggests that since the cash went out, subscriptions to Internet porn sites have gone up by 30 percent.
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By: Davey Winder
The Economic Stimulus Plan, which saw President Bush giving tax rebates of up to USD $600 (AUD $623) to every citizen, seems to have stimulated one part of the economy more than others: the online porn business. Research suggests that since the cash went out, subscriptions to Internet porn sites have gone up by 30 percent.
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Lost in Australia: 10,000 jobs thanks to mobile phone services
By: Stuart Corner
Have I got your attention? Good. The Australian Mobile Telecommunications Assocation has just released a report on the economic significance and contribution of the mobile phone industry to the Australian economy, but that makes for a far less attention grabbing headline.
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By: Stuart Corner
Have I got your attention? Good. The Australian Mobile Telecommunications Assocation has just released a report on the economic significance and contribution of the mobile phone industry to the Australian economy, but that makes for a far less attention grabbing headline.
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Credit crunch will not impact upon IT spending
By: Davey Winder
That is the rather surprising conclusion of a VeriSign sponsored survey, published today. In fact 63 percent of the IT professionals questioned said there will be no such cut backs in the UK next year.
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By: Davey Winder
That is the rather surprising conclusion of a VeriSign sponsored survey, published today. In fact 63 percent of the IT professionals questioned said there will be no such cut backs in the UK next year.
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Second Life announces the world's biggest virtual party
By: Davey Winder
It hardly seems possible, but the immersive 3D virtual fantasy world of Second Life is 5 years old. To celebrate, Linden Lab is staging a Virtual World's Fair which might just be the biggest birthday party never held.
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By: Davey Winder
It hardly seems possible, but the immersive 3D virtual fantasy world of Second Life is 5 years old. To celebrate, Linden Lab is staging a Virtual World's Fair which might just be the biggest birthday party never held.
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ACS calls for 200 percent R&D tax concessions
By: Stephen Withers
The Australian Computer Society has called on the Rudd Labor Government to give back what the previous Howard coalition Government slashed - R&D tax concessions. What's more, the ACS wants a boost in R&D concessions to levels similar to that of countries like Singapore.
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By: Stephen Withers
The Australian Computer Society has called on the Rudd Labor Government to give back what the previous Howard coalition Government slashed - R&D tax concessions. What's more, the ACS wants a boost in R&D concessions to levels similar to that of countries like Singapore.
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Australian 2020 Summit good for World
By: William Atkins
Some of Australia’s top experts in their fields got together to discuss ways to improve the economy, enhance health, and protect national security. They were especially interested in combating obesity, reducing illness, and promoting a healthy lifestyle by the year 2020. Its format would seem to be good for all countries of the world.
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By: William Atkins
Some of Australia’s top experts in their fields got together to discuss ways to improve the economy, enhance health, and protect national security. They were especially interested in combating obesity, reducing illness, and promoting a healthy lifestyle by the year 2020. Its format would seem to be good for all countries of the world.
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