Smarter than your average card

Article Abstract:

This article presents indications that the market for smart cards in Australia is likely to grow in the near future. Relevant points include the embedding within credit-card sized smart cards of programmable microprocessor chips that allow them to store and process information in three forms: disposable, reloadable, and multiple purpose. Despite their uses as electronic purses and for personal identification, Australian businesses have been slow to accept smart cards.

Marketing, Smart cards

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Plugged in, switched on

Article Abstract:

Information service managers have been know to be male, detail-oriented, and lacking customer service and social skills. However, they are being replaced by younger, business minded, service-driven, people-oriented, and skilled communicators. Increasingly, many are females who enjoy information service careers that is on a fast track. Most are hired because of their management or business skills.

Officials and employees, Information services, Information services industry

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Trade scales China walls

Article Abstract:

Most Australian investments in China are performing well, contrary to the widely-held view that it is not possible for foreign firms to make a profit in China. Large numbers of Australian companies now have investment projects in China.

China, Foreign investments, Chinese foreign relations, Australian foreign relations

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