Author Archives: Elliot Barbour

NSW govt opposes mandatory data breach reporting

The NSW government will oppose a bill that would force state government agencies to report data breaches, arguing more consideration is needed before such a scheme is introduced. The Privacy and Personal Information Protection Amendment (Notification of Serious Violations of Privacy by Public Sector Agencies) Bill was introduced by NSW Labor last November to bring about model […]

Plane wi-fi gold rush

          Plane wi-fi “gold rush” underway worldwide Consolidation of providers predicted. Satellite technology to provide wi-fi on board planes has matured to a point where more and more airlines are looking to use it, triggering a “gold rush” among suppliers. That brings opportunities for a vast array of companies, from satellite […]

The importance of IT planning

The Importance of IT Planning There is never a good excuse for IT management not having a formally documented IT Plan or Strategic Roadmap. We often find that organizations operating without an appropriate IT plan are unable to engage in sufficient levels of proactive management. Instead they take on a fire fighting mentality which leads […]