A recent report has absolutely slammed the uptake of new technology by Australian businesses.
Low use of mobile phones and computers are targetted in the report based on some research by Telstra, Australia's largest phone company.
The figures are quite stunning, [ full news report here - http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/news/small-business-lagging-behind-in-technology-study/story-e6frg90f-1226047835735 ]
Data for a sample of small businesses are that nearly one-quarter did not use a standard mobile phone, while 45 per cent did not have smart phones. One in ten did not have a computer associated with the business. Around half of the businesses surveyed did not have a website or use online transactions in their business.
I can understand the lack of a website - they can be a bit daunting and expensive at times for a decent website, but no online transactions is bit odd. How do they do their banking transactions or employee payments??
While I have no data for the Northern Territory, national figures do seem a bit odd based on what I see in local NT small business, or maybe it reflects the younger population here.
However..........Telstra thinks they may be on a winner in being able to provide services.
Most people just wish they would improve their telephone performance around the country.
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