Business performance management software can help bridge the chasm that probably exists between your IT and finance departments. - 07/04/2005

special report Phishing attacks may have slowed, but their sophistication is increasing at a rapid pace. - 07/04/2005

The BIOS is one of the most closely guarded pieces of your system's software. Now some people want to set it free. - 06/04/2005

A few years ago, the uptake of biometric technology was considered a sure thing. But fast forward to present day and ZDNet Australia can reveal that companies are reluctant to use biometrics due to their negative stigma. - 06/04/2005

The New South Wales government has unveiled a panel of preferred open-source software suppliers but what does it really mean? Well, the answer depends on who's doing the asking. - 05/04/2005

The rivalry is nothing new, but Ellison's acquisition strategy is infusing it with new vigour -- and may redefine an industry. - 05/04/2005

ZDNet Australia reviews seven of the most outstanding, high-end notebooks. - 01/04/2005

After five years without a major update to Windows, Microsoft will find plenty of willing buyers for Longhorn next year. Or will it? - 31/03/2005

Microsoft Exchange might be the most popular mail server but is it the best? We test the alternatives. - 31/03/2005

Before handing over your IT requirements to a host, you had better learn to play all your cards right. - 31/03/2005

Developers of alternative office software need to place more emphasis on ease of conversion if they ever wish to dethrone Microsoft. We test six office suites in the market. - 30/03/2005

E-mail is the most widely used business communications tool and also plays a key role when complying with the ever-increasing numbers of corporate regulations. So how can you make sure it's managed properly? - 29/03/2005

The network services business in Australia is hotting up. In this report, Dimension Data's Steve Nola throws down the gauntlet to Vanco's Grant Ellison. - 29/03/2005

Malicious attacks now come cloaked in messages that appear to have been sent by a known instant messaging contact -- even more reason to be wary. - 24/03/2005

The market-leading maker of business applications is turning to smaller firms and Web services to expand its software portfolio. - 23/03/2005

Researchers think computers that "gossip" with each other are key to filtering out ads -- and piracy-fighting decoys -- on P2P networks. - 23/03/2005

Alarmist advice and unbacked claims by security software vendor Symantec has the Macintosh community up in arms. - 22/03/2005

Microsoft has removed some of the functionality from the next version of Windows to bring forward the release date, which could make the decision to upgrade even more difficult for some companies. - 22/03/2005

Mergers and buyouts are muddying the lines between security and other industries. Will purely security-focused providers be a thing of the past? - 21/03/2005

The European Commission has rejected Microsoft's proposed server interoperability licence. We dissect its contents. - 21/03/2005