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Global Risks 2012

The world's vulnerability to further economic shocks and social upheaval risk is undermining the progress that globalization has brought, warns the World Economic Forum in its Global Risks 2012 report.

 

Importance of Good Governance

Good governance is a synonym for 'good business', structuring the organisation to deliver high levels of achievement on an ethical and sustainable basis.

 

Changing Trends in Regional Government Enterprise Solution Requirements

Today’s regional and local governments are challenged by a number of changes that impact budget allocations, redistricting, management roles, and compliance measures.

 

Australians get new 'DisasterWatch' smartphone app

Australians can now download a free Smartphone application to get quick and easy access to information about emergencies and disasters across the country. Attorney-General, Robert McClelland, has launched an Australian Government smartphone app that will arm Australians with the latest official disaster information.

 

The 2011 Lloyd's Risk Index

Despite record unemployment levels across much of the US, American business leaders say one of the biggest risks they now face is a talent and skills shortage.

 

NIST Issues Cloud Computing Roadmap

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has issued a draft publication that defines high-priority requirements for standards, guidance and technology developments that must be met to accelerate migration of existing IT systems to the cloud.

 

Thoughts wanted on Cloud Better Practice Guides

The Australian Government Information Office (AGIMO) has been working with several lead agencies to develop Better Practice Guides on areas such as Security, Records Management, Privacy, Legal and Financial issues relating to cloud computing.

 

Cooperative Models for Effective Public Private Partnerships

Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) have evolved to protect the digital economy in many countries, to overcome fragmentation and under assist in operating under different legal frameworks.