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  • CeBIT 2012: Will NBN speed up freight delivery times?

    The National Broadband Network (NBN) is vital for the Australian logistics industry as it will cut delays in business to business data exchange and speed up freight delivery times, according to DB Schenker Australia and New Zealand chief executive, Ron Koehler.

    Written by Hamish Barwick • 24 May 12 16:11

  • Woolies to fund $1m for QUT retail research

    Supermarket chain Woolworths will invest about $1 million over three years for research into retail innovation.

    Written by Diana Nguyen • 03 May 12 14:44

  • Super A-Mart revamps IT systems for retail growth

    Queensland-based furniture retailer, Super A-Mart, has some aggressive growth plans for 2012 as it rolls out a new private IP network and upgrades its e-commerce capabilities.

    Written by Hamish Barwick • 05 April 12 11:18

  • In pictures: Harvey Norman rolls out Fujivision digital signage

    Retailer, Harvey Norman, has installed Fujifilm’s Fujivision networked digital signage in over 100 stores across Australia to help promote products instore.

    Written by Hamish Barwick • 13 March 12 16:10

  • NFC to kill keys, wallets: Telstra CTO

    Mobile devices will become the all-in-one item of choice for consumers within a decade thanks to the expectant growth in near field communications (NFC), said Telstra’s chief technology officer.

    Written by Diana Nguyen • 23 Feb. 12 08:30

  • Woolworths opens virtual supermarket

    Supermarket operator, Woolworths, has unveiled a virtual supermarket on the walls of Town Hall station in Sydney.

    Written by Hamish Barwick • 20 Feb. 12 16:50

  • David Jones overhauls online shopping infrastructure

    After resurrecting its online shopping website in 2010, Australian retailer David Jones has responded to customer demand for improved e-commerce with a new website to be unveiled in September this year.

    Written by Hamish Barwick • 13 Feb. 12 15:22

  • Hoyts serves up food, drink via mobile payment app

    Sydney Hoyts customers will be the first in the world to pilot a mobile payment application developed by MasterCard called QkR which allows them to order food and drinks without leaving their seat.

    Written by Hamish Barwick • 24 Jan. 12 09:34
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    Should you consider a generic top level domain?

    Chief information officers understand the importance of domain name registrations in maintaining the integrity of their organisation’s brand. Now a study estimates the .au domain contributed $475 million to the Australian economy in 2011 and created more than 4300 full-time jobs.

    Written by Georgina Swan • 20 Jan. 12 10:08

  • Payless Shoes lifts its sales with improved EFTPOS system

    Australian retailer, Payless Shoes, has seen a lift in sales following the implementation of a network-based EFTPOS system provided by Primus Telecom.

    Written by Hamish Barwick • 18 Jan. 12 11:34

  • JB Hi-Fi warns customers about fake voucher giveaway

    A Bahamas-based travel website called ‘myholidayvouchers.info’ is understood to be behind a Facebook scam that targeted Australians with the offer of a $200 JB Hi-Fi (ASX: JBH) gift voucher.

    Written by Hamish Barwick • 12 Dec. 11 15:52

  • Smart robot picks up three logistics awards for Nestlé Australia

    Smart robotic technology has helped Nestlé overcome the occupational health and safety issues of manually handing about four million cases of products in its consumer food and beverage, food service and pet food businesses.

    Written by Georgina Swan • 06 Dec. 11 14:03

  • CIO Summit Brisbane pictures

    The CIO Summit is a unique opportunity for CIOs and IT professionals to acquire knowledge and insight from industry pundits as well as real–world experience on a variety of important topics concerning IT.

    Written by Georgina Swan • 09 Nov. 11 14:28

  • SLIDESHOW: CIO Roundtable - mobile devices and BYOT

    Photos from the lunch, sponsored by Motorola Mobility

    Written by Georgina Swan • 12 Oct. 11 13:31

  • Online retail boosts Aust Post profit

    Australia Post has increased annual pre-tax profit by 31 per cent, thanks to continued growth in online shopping.

    Written by AAP • 12 Oct. 11 11:58

  • Market remains challenging, JB says

    Consumer electronics chain JB Hi-Fi says it expects solid earnings growth and sales for the year ahead even though the challenging market for retailers led to its first fall in profit in more than 10 years.

    Written by AAP • 08 Aug. 11 15:52

  • Fake Chinese Apple store looks convincing

    China's passion for iPads and iPhones has triggered widespread cloning and even brawls.

    Written by AAP • 21 July 11 15:26

  • Just Group unleashes Bluetooth for digital stocktaking

    Melbourne-based retailer The Just Group has implemented a Bluetooth wireless stocktaking solution for its network of clothing stores Australia-wide.

    Written by Rodney Gedda • 11 July 11 12:39

  • FoodWorks moves from web conferencing to UC

    Exorbitant fees for third-party web conferencing led Foodworks to deploying collaborative unified communications across its business.

    Written by Lisa Banks • 02 June 11 13:26

  • MasterCard exec says Google Wallet boosts choice

    The Google Wallet service announced by Google, MasterCard, Citi and several US retailers represents a bold move by Google to enter the world of brick-and-mortar commerce.

    Written by Stephen Lawson • 27 May 11 10:32
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