Australia is ranked 7^th and 14^th in two recent reports on its effective use of information technology.

Information Professionals has been engaged by Brisbane City Council

Gartner looks into the future, or tries to define it, again. In “Traditional IT department to disappear in radical five year transition”, Gartner propose that successful IT organisations will divide into at least two parts with one focused on technology sourcing and delivery while the other will focus on architecture and change.

A new survey into the scope and frequency of legal disputes over IT-related contracts in Australia has raised some debate, with Gartner contradicting the findings and recommendations in the Australian IT of 25 September 2007.

Technology in the financial industry would normally bring about thinking of mainframe computers, large projects, Basel II and well structured governance, however that is being challanged.

Most organisations are continuously challenged, seeking to stay ahead through innovation.  In his new book, the “The future of management”, Gary Hamel says that 20th century management thinking and practices are no longer appropriate for modern day challenges.

Gartner Symposium ITxpo (Sydney 20-23 November 2007), held annually is touted as “the single most trusted source of knowledge and advice in the technology world”. Press coverage posted diverse views.