After the hype, the hard work: internet business is still going strong but companies that use it are being much more careful

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There are 20,000 to 30,000 firms in Australia offering both online trading and an internet site. This figure is set to double by the end of 2002, according to Paul Budde, principal of Paul Budde Communication. Some 61.3% of information technology spending is now being devoted to e-business initiatives, according to a survey of 500 firms with information technology departments.

Australia, Cover Story, Electronic commerce, E-commerce

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Businesses find a handy solution for computing on the move

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Boral Energy has improved its communications and accounting practices and is saving $400,000 a year after introducing touch-screen technology called "InCab" into its fleet of delivery trucks. Other industries such as education and health care have also adopted the new technology. TouchStar Pacific worked with Boral to develop this technology.

Usage, Hand-held computers, Handheld computers

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Hype or help?

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Issues concerning the advantages and disadvantages of wireless application protocol which is designed to make internet services accessible to mobile users are presented. Reference is made to criticism over high costs and low transmission speeds.

Analysis, Innovations, Wireless communications, Online services, Internet services, Wireless communication systems

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