Dollars and sense

Russell Jones, head of group technology at the Commonwealth Bank' New Zealand subsidiary ASB, talks about working in a new industry, and why ASB's first-mover advantage in internet banking is no excuse for complacency.

Big business's latest friend

Friendster chief executive Richard Kimber wants the 75 million-member website to do business with Australia's biggest retailers, telcos and banks.

Blend, not bulldozer

The integration of technology following the merger of mining heavyweights Zinifex and Oxiana in July will take two years, according to the executive who has been appointed to run the new company's IT strategy.

Reckon's niche defies sector troubles

Local mid-market accounting and professional services software maker Reckon has maintained its conservative but solid growth, posting earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) of $9.4 million for the half year ended June 30, 2008, a 15 per cent rise from the previous corresponding period.

Executive revamp boosts DWS

Shares in DWS Advanced Business Solutions jumped 10 per cent yesterday after the company announced the completion of a management restructure that followed an earnings downgrade it issued in June.

Benefits of remote devices hit home

It claims to be one of Australia's largest environmental practices, and law firm Baker & McKenzie is keen to put its green credentials where its silk is.

Friendster's Kimber surprise

Former Google South Asia boss Richard Kimber has re-surfaced as the chief executive of social networking player Friendster following his abrupt departure from Google.