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Uni students all abuzz over new app
3:04AM | Thursday, 14 MarchA new app is designed to help university students manage day-to-day tasks while keeping Facebook friends and university colleagues separate.
THE NEWS WRAP: Financial markets hope for decisive victory either way in US election
3:04AM | Monday, 11 MarchVoting is underway in the US presidential election, with the race considered too close to call, although most polls point in the direction of a narrow victory for incumbent Barack Obama.
New iPhone app offers co-founders “couple counselling”
7:37AM | Thursday, 5 JulyA new iPhone app called Cofounderly offers co-founders “couple counselling” for their start-up, joining a growing list of platforms designed to help entrepreneurs match up.
Adjust your chat settings in Gmail
3:33AM | Tuesday, 13 MarchIt may have been taken over by Facebook chat but Gmail is still a pretty useful IM manager. And if you’re using it, you should be aware of how to adjust the settings.
Atlassian acquires US start-up HipChat
3:28AM | Thursday, 8 MarchAustralian software giant Atlassian has acquired US-based instant messaging network HipChat for an undisclosed sum, with plans to incorporate HipChat into its ever-increasing portfolio.
Aussie start-up Kondoot plans global assault with $10 million IPO
3:59PM | Thursday, 1 MarchAustralian-founded live video network Kondoot has unveiled an ambitious plan to raise $10 million through an initial public offering, after raising $3.2 million in a funding round led by US investors.
Cofounda launch aims to link entrepreneurs globally
2:00AM | Monday, 13 FebruaryA new smartphone app titled Cofounda aims to change the way entrepreneurs connect with each other locally and globally, inspired by the concept of co-founder speed dating events.
How can I best connect my sales force with the office?
3:42AM | Friday, 15 MarchAs a new business, if you have staff that work from home or need to go on the road, you might get them to use their own home PC or Mac, smartphones or tablets to keep initial costs down.
Microsoft launches cloud-based Office 365
6:17AM | Wednesday, 29 JuneSoftware giant Microsoft has launched its Office 365 product, claiming the new cloud-based office suite will help small firms compete with larger companies.
Top 10 ways to use the cloud
4:20PM | Saturday, 28 AprilNo doubt there were countless entrepreneurs glued to their computer screens this week when Apple chief executive Steve Jobs took to the stage to announce new software for the iPhone, iPad and Mac platforms.
Dell data breach prompts cyber crime warning
4:33AM | Friday, 8 AprilAn IT security expert says that small businesses need to be aware of five key areas to protect their data, following the revelation that hackers stole the personal information of thousands of Dell customers.
The top 10 start-up billionaires
3:53PM | Sunday, 13 MarchThe world’s major economies may have struggled to get back to pre-GFC growth levels last year, but the world’s wealthiest people appear to have been nicely insulated.
Social media usage differs by gender
2:31AM | Friday, 18 FebruaryA new survey reveals that men prefer instant messaging to communicate with colleagues and customers away from the workplace while women gravitate towards social media.
THE NEWS WRAP: Facebook launches new messaging service
12:25PM | Sunday, 5 DecemberThe value of Australian merger and acquisitions activity is due to hit heights not seen since 2007, following a series of deals worth $17 billion.
