Technology
Busting the 7th Myth of Commercialisation Australia: It’s not about the money!
Both good and ill sentiments have been shared about Commercialisation Australia since its launch in early 2010. Recently, Adrian Spencer pinpointed six myths about CA. But are we overlooking the benefits of the competitive process by dwelling on the shortcomings? Andrew Weller thinks so. Here, he argues that the point of CA isn’t merely to fund good ideas but to encourage strong business models that withstand the rigours of competition.
Government project urges Internet virgins to climb aboard
Small businesses that haven’t dived into the vast sea of the World Wide Web have been tossed a life preserver, courtesy of the Australian government. A project called Winning Business Online provides an extensive — and free — online classroom that lays out the framework and possibilities of e-business.
Tear down the new walls: Gavin McGarry [PODCAST]
There’s big money in tearing down traditional barriers between media formats. Just ask Gavin McGarry, who has built a business out of trans-media storytelling. As president of New York-based company Jumpwire Media he says that no one has got it all figured out yet, and there is still plenty of money to be made.
Perfection on the internet is a fallacy. Just accept it.
Six weeks ago, David Moore commenced his expose into the secrets of computer maintenance — rules that are carefully guarded or simply too embarrassing to share. This week, he shares the hard truth about one of the most common misunderstandings between techies and their clients: Perfection doesn’t exist on the web.
The Power of Design: Part 2 — The 10 Commandments of Product Design
Developing a successful product requires a firm grasp of several issues, followed by careful planning and implementation. In this second article in his four-part series, Sergei Plishka shares his ’10 Commandments of Product Design’.
Robot built to fetch inventors beer
The selection process for our weekly Beer O’Clock newsletter (The Best and Worst of Anthill TV) involves a surprisingly complex number of considerations, such as balance, educational content, local relevance, chuckle-factor and good taste. That’s why it was pleasing to stumble across this short clip at 4:22 this afternoon (yes, only minutes ago). It’s now that special time of day. So… enjoy.
My wireless network is naff. Why wired networks are still more reliable.
Five weeks ago, David Moore commenced his expose into the secrets of computer maintenance — rules that are carefully guarded or simply too embarrassing to share. This week, he unmasks some of the preconceptions behind wireless networks and multitasking.
The Facts and Falsehoods of Commercialisation Australia: Six myths exposed
The Commercialisation Australia program, the successor to the Government’s COMET scheme, has proved a boon to many but a bane to others. Inevitably it was going to have a few teething problems. As with any new incentive program, it can involve navigating the industry-specific details to work out whether it’s right for your business. Here, Adrian Spencer explains the pros and cons that the grant can have for the technology sector.
Australian innovation lets the people of PNG pay for electricity using mobile phone credits (and what this means for all technology developers)
The rapid adoption of this service highlights the suitability of mobile payment technology in developing countries, which often do not have access to the same payment methods and services available in developed markets. It also highlights a trend that Australian software and application developers best not ignore.
Hanging loose. The youth of today could soon make yesteryear’s heroes a reality.
Hibiki Kono is a 13-year-old, self-confessed, Spiderman fan who spent five months developing the technology to climb like his idol. Using two 1,400-watt vacuum cleaners (purchased from a local supermarket), the King’s College School, Cambridge, UK student, modified a suction device that enables him to crawl up walls.
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