About

Paul WallbankPaul Wallbank is a writer, speaker and broadcaster chronicling how technology is changing business, society and the world.

As a broadcaster, Paul has two monthly radio spots discussing technology on ABC Local Radio and ABC702 Sydney. Paul has been a regular on ABC radio for over a decade where he’s charted the rise of new technologies and helped over a million listeners a month deal with computer and Internet problems.

To help listeners and clients, Paul’s written six books including the Australian Dummies guides for PCs, Internet and Laptops. He also has a regular computer column with the Australian Smart Company web site. He also speaks to corporate and community groups on how society is changing thanks to the rise of the digital industries.

Paul is experienced in the world of startups, having been involved in four start up businesses, one of which became a national IT support company, PC Rescue. The other three were a little less successful and provided a sharp lesson in the personal, financial and legal challenges in running new businesses in the technology and consumer service sectors.

Paul brings this experience into his consultancies assisting corporations selling technology to the consumer and SMB sectors. At present he’s working for the NSW Government helping attract jobs and investment to the state’s Creative Industries and Digital Media sectors.

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