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Indigenous software gets Microsoft support

Indigenous software gets Microsoft support

Microsoft has signed on a Darwin-based software developer, part of the Indigenous community engagement program, as one of its Partners in Learning (PiL) alliance.
Staff Writers Nov 14 2007, 9:59AM Software
BitDefender to defend Linux operating systems

BitDefender to defend Linux operating systems

BitDefender’s anti-virus software products have received approval for compliance with Red Hat and Novell Linux operating systems, the vendor announced today.
Staff Writers Nov 13 2007, 1:33PM Security
Telstra to cough up $5 million in class action settlement

Telstra to cough up $5 million in class action settlement

Telstra has sought approval from the Federal Court to pay shareholders up to $5 million as a settlement for a class action lawsuit brought against the telco.
Staff Writers Nov 12 2007, 12:50PM Collaboration
Cisco accredits NetStar

Cisco accredits NetStar

NetStar Australia has been recognised and certified under Cisco's new Cisco Managed Services Channel Program.
Staff Writers Nov 12 2007, 6:56AM Collaboration
IT companies flag $50M of IT opportunities and $250,000 of scholarships for Aussies

IT companies flag $50M of IT opportunities and $250,000 of scholarships for Aussies

$50 million worth of Australian IT jobs and $250,000 worth of scholarships are on offer in the next twelve months, a consortium of ICT vendors including IBM, Microsoft, CSC and KPMG announced at the ACS Foundation’s ‘Great IT Jobs Debate’, this week.

Staff Writers Nov 9 2007, 3:32PM Training & Development
Online businesses booming thanks to Web 2.0

Online businesses booming thanks to Web 2.0

Independent Australian telecommunications researcher BuddeComm has released a new study which finds solid new business models, backed by spectacular growth in online advertising, are quickly laying the foundations of the new internet economy.
Staff Writers Nov 9 2007, 2:03PM Collaboration
Optus network owner grows revenues by 11 percent

Optus network owner grows revenues by 11 percent

Singapore Telecommunications Limited (SingTel), owners of the Optus network has released its unaudited results for the second quarter and half year ended 30 September
Staff Writers Nov 8 2007, 2:06PM Collaboration
Tumbleweed launches SME data security appliance

Tumbleweed launches SME data security appliance

Tumbleweed has announced the launch of a new content security appliance geared towards the Small Medium Enterprise (SME) sector across the Asia-Pacific region.
Staff Writers Nov 7 2007, 2:47PM Software
Optus D2 Satellite blasts off

Optus D2 Satellite blasts off

Paul Sheridan, head of Optus Satellite, said that this second addition to the Optus D-series satellite family is another example of Optus leading the market in the Australian satellite industry, using state-of-the-art rocket technology, with one of the youngest satellite fleets in operation.
Staff Writers Nov 7 2007, 2:18PM Collaboration
Commander wins TransGrid tender

Commander wins TransGrid tender

TransGrid has selected IT&T service provider Commander to develop an electronic outage system that can manage planned outages and maintenance across the state.
Staff Writers Nov 7 2007, 11:57AM Collaboration
2 million child porn images seized in QLD, nine arrested

2 million child porn images seized in QLD, nine arrested

Law enforcement agencies expect to make several more child porn exploitation arrests in the coming weeks despite announcing the arrest of nine men in Queensland on 188 charges yesterday.
Staff Writers Nov 7 2007, 11:19AM Security
Symantec to buy DLP firm Vontu for US$350M

Symantec to buy DLP firm Vontu for US$350M

Symantec has announced plans to acquire information security vendor Vontu for US$350 million in cash and options after a long standing partnership with the firm.
Staff Writers Nov 6 2007, 1:54PM Security
IDT introduces Praxino rear projection screens to Australia

IDT introduces Praxino rear projection screens to Australia

Audio, video and data distribution and display technology distributor, Image Design Technology (IDT) has released Praxino’s manual pull down and motorised rear projection screen, designed and manufactured by Australian company Novix Systems.
Staff Writers Nov 6 2007, 12:53PM Hardware
ACCC: Beware of Melbourne Cup 'betting scams'

ACCC: Beware of Melbourne Cup 'betting scams'

On the eve of the Melbourne Cup, the ACCC’s SCAMwatch service has warned punters to be aware of expensive gambling prediction software or ‘betting scams’ appearing in time for the nation’s biggest racing day.
Staff Writers Nov 5 2007, 12:40PM Software
EFTel plans to rollout VDSL

EFTel plans to rollout VDSL

Australian Internet provider, EFTel Limited has announced its plans to rollout of nationwide Very High Speed Digital Subscriber Line 2 (VDSL2), the next generation in high-speed broadband delivery nationwide.
Staff Writers Nov 5 2007, 6:06AM Collaboration
Data #3 on track for better 2007

Data #3 on track for better 2007

Local service provider Data#3 Limited is set on track to improve financial performance over the outstanding FY06/07 result.
Staff Writers Nov 5 2007, 6:00AM Finance
Telcos under global pressure

Telcos under global pressure

Independent telecommunication researcher BuddeComm has found incumbent telecom players face renewed pressure to restructure their organisations.
Staff Writers Nov 2 2007, 1:46PM Collaboration
ACCC issues fixed line service discussion papers

ACCC issues fixed line service discussion papers

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has issued two discussion papers in relation to fixed line service exemption applications from Telstra.
Staff Writers Nov 2 2007, 1:42PM Collaboration
Tripwire opens Australian office, forecasts $2m for 2008

Tripwire opens Australian office, forecasts $2m for 2008

US-based configuration and audit control application provider Tripwire
has expanded its Australian presence launching a new office in Melbourne and appointing new staff and marketing initiatives.
Staff Writers Nov 2 2007, 11:00AM Security
Tassie Council keeps track of customers

Tassie Council keeps track of customers

Meander Valley Council hires Merit Technology to manage customer contact.
Staff Writers Nov 2 2007, 10:41AM Software

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