Goodman's hand-held strategy

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Food manufacturer Goodman has equipped its merchandizers with hand-held computers. Financial and strategic aspects of the program's implementation are discussed. It is emphasized that hand-held computers will play an essential role in the future of mobile commerce.

Management, Usage, Hand-held computers, Handheld computers, Food industry, Goodman and Co.

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Corporate giants think small for a change

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Trends towards investment in smaller technology start-ups by large multi-national corporates are examined. The growth in corporate venturing in Australian internet-related firms such as Astracon and Open Software is charted.

Australia, High technology industry, Finance, Small business, Venture capital

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Westpac banks on outsourcing

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Issues are presented concerning the outsourcing of mortgage processing operations by the bank Westpac to the computer company EDS. The strategic direction which is being taken by the bank is discussed.

Banking industry, Economic policy, Contracts, Electronic Data Systems Corp., Outsourcing, Westpac Banking Corp., WBK

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