Beam me up, Ziggy

Article Abstract:

Telstra Corp. and its chief executive officer Ziggy Switkowski plan to develop several new business areas and diversify geographically. By December 1999, Telstra will have taken shares in Internet, electronic commerce, and software companies, as it attempts to expand from telecommunications into Internet-based communications. Since June 1999, Telstra has been spent more than $300 million in Internet development, with stakes in Computershare, Solution 6 Holdings Ltd., and Sausage Software Ltd. Telstra also wants to form more alliances with overseas businesses, through equity or joint ventures.

Prepackaged software, Computer Software, Software Publishers, On-Line Information Services, Telecommunications, Telegraph & other communications, Cable and other pay TV services, Videotex & Teletext Svcs NEC, Cable and Other Program Distribution, Security and Commodity Services, Securities & Commodities Services, Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities, Interactive CATV Services NEC, Statistical Data Included, Computer software industry, Software industry, Software, Internet software, Online services, Internet services, Cable television broadcasting industry, Securities industry, Online information services, Electronic commerce, E-commerce, Securities, Solution 6 Holdings Ltd., Sausage Software Ltd., Interactive television, Computershare

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Ziggy's last chance

Article Abstract:

The decline in market share and profits of the Australian telecommunications company, Telstra is a growing concern for the investors, which is reflected in the low share prices. Investors are looking at the chief executive, Ziggy Switkowski, to provide constructive plans for company's growth. His business plan involves company acquisitions, overseas expansion, and upgrading the network.

Australia, Strategy & planning, Communications, Broadcasting and Telecommunications, Market share, Management dynamics, Executive changes & profiles, Management, Officials and employees, Communications industry, Company business management, Company market share, Company business planning

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Telstra's Asian mess

Article Abstract:

Australian telecom company Telstra's plan to become a major player in the Asian market is under threat because of a number of costly deals that have been criticised by industry analysts.

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