Stories by Louise Weihart

E-study makes waves

Acceptance is accelerating for e-learning and online training services, following a slow uptake in some circles. It's a market that is expected to hit the multibillion-dollar mark globally in 2008, as the services move into mainstream of enterprise education.

First is Certification

In today's highly competitive environment, IT certifications are playing a key role in sorting the wheat from the chaff.

Borland Sets Up in Sydney, But Not for Long

US-based software giant Borland, which officially opened its new Asia-Pacific headquarters in Sydney yesterday, is making the most of the local talent pool - for now.

Phil Bullock Appointed MD of IBM Australia/NZ

Phil Bullock has been named the new managing director for IBM Australia/NZ, succeeding David Thodey, who joins Telstra as group managing director Telstra OnAir.

New CRM Player Feels Bullish

US-headquartered Art Technology Group (ATG), which officially launches in Australia this week, is not concerned that it's the Johnny come lately to the local electronic customer relationship management (e-CRM) market.

Alston Moves to E-nable Insurance Industry

The insurance industry could greatly benefit from e-commerce, ideally by tackling it as a united force, according to Senator Richard Alston, the minister for Communications, Information Technology and the Arts

Tribe scoops global TV content deal

Sydney-based entertainment and online media company Tribe Holdings Ltd. Monday clinched its first major global television content deal. In an exclusive content and syndication deal with international agency Associated Press Television News (APTN), Tribe will jointly develop youth-centric television news material.

Internet growth under threat, says IIA

Internet growth in Australia will be seriously stunted, unless fundamental issues of equity are resolved, according to Internet Industry Association (IIA) director Peter Coroneos.

Can Sol 6's New Broom Sweep Clean?

Dodging a barrage of questions from irate shareholders asking for clarity on the company's revenue and profit forecasts, new Solution 6 CEO John Gamble appealed for patience as he outlined his plans to re-invent a company that has seen its share price fall by more than 90 per cent. "Give me a couple more months," he said, while claiming the new team had already achieved much in a very short time. While the company has admitted it will not make its predicted revenue of $400 million for 2000-2001, Gamble was reluctant to make any forecasts on the true figures until he was a bit further into his "mop-up" operation.

Slower, Lower, Weaker at Olympic Games

Yahoo's Australia and New Zealand subsidiary will be taking to the streets during the Sydney Olympics in Internet-connected, wireless pedicabs to roll out its new WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) offerings.

New Age of Dot.Com Inter-Marriage Dawns

SYDNEY (09/05/2000) - An alliance struck Monday between the National Australia Bank Ltd. (NAB) and Sydney-based business-to-business (B2B) Internet company Peakhour Pty. Ltd., dubbed a "marriage made in heaven", is a sure sign of the role the clicks-and-mortar model will play in the business world of the future.

Enrichment or Spam at the Point of Sale?

Point of sale has moved into a rich new realm, following the convergence of ATMs (automatic teller machines) and Internet technology, but just how rewarding will the experience be for consumers?

Fulfilment: Size Doesn't Matter

The small end of town is showing that it can be a big player when it comes to delivering the goods.

Olympic telecommuting: worth getting worked up about

More than turning all eyes to Sydney come September, the Olympics could well hasten the birth of a whole new breed of telecommuter worker. Louise Weihart looks at some of the telecommuting options open to working people.

The right staff

Most Australian dot-coms see having the right staff as the most important factor in reaching growth targets, but it's not getting any easier to find or keep them.