Sandra Rossi

Articles by Sandra Rossi

People not technology cause IT failures, ACS says

It is not technology failing business but information and communications technology (ICT) practitioners who fail to meet professional standards, according to Australian Computer Society (ACS) chief executive Dennis Furini.

Australian police boost high-tech crime fighting

The Australian Federal Police (AFP) is seeking to form partnerships with the private sector as part of its ambitious plans to ramp up its high-tech crime capabilities.

Low-cost e-mail encryption software gets a trial run

Two councils in Sydney, Australia are investigating e-mail encryption and signature certification software for the meagre cost of US$270 each.

VoIP makes slow inroads in Australia

Enterprise adoption of voice-over-IP (VoIP) services is growing in Australia, but at a pace much slower than expected.

Big business rates low on Australian privacy report

Airlines, banks and IT companies have failed on a report card on the impact of Australia's new Privacy Act, forcing the federal government to review the legislation and consider the introduction of tougher penalties in 2003.

Old IT systems help terrorists: Clinton

It is ironic that law enforcement agencies on the front line of the battle against terrorism are struggling with a 30-year-old computer system, former U.S. president Bill Clinton has said.

Old IT systems help terrorists: Clinton

It is ironic that law enforcement agencies on the front line of the battle against terrorism are struggling with a 30-year-old computer system, former U.S. president Bill Clinton has said.

Australia plans tough laws on IT industry standards

Penalties for insecure systems and fines for poorly performing products form the linchpin of a submission to the Australian government seeking new laws to lift IT industry standards.

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