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Information Technology Update - August 2011

17/08/2011

Welcome to this issue of the Information Technology Update - August 2011

 In this edition we cover:

  • Preparing for the worst - sensible disaster recovery precautions
    Last summer’s floods in Queensland were a natural disaster on a scale rarely seen before in Australia. This time last year, few of us would have thought that the central business district of an Australian capital city could be effectively shut down by floodwaters. Yet that is exactly what happened.
  • Legal consequences of commencing work before the contract is signed
    Parties to an IT implementation project are often eager to commence work on the project as soon as possible. It is not uncommon for one of the parties to commence work on the project while a formal, written contract is still being negotiated. So what are the legal consequences of commencing work before the final contract is signed? Is there a binding contract between the parties governing the work, and, if so, on what terms?
  • Top 3 outsourcing tips - termination assistance
    Like all things, good or bad, an outsourcing relationship will inevitably have an end. In this case, it is essential that the parties are appropriately prepared and have agreed on how to handle the customer’s transition away from the supplier. In this note, we set out our top 3 tips for dealing with termination assistance issues.
Who does this affect?

Mallesons clients who are recipients or providers of IT related goods and services.

What do you need to do?

Read this publication to update yourself on case law and legal developments in information technology.

 

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