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ACS advocates growth in teleworking

ACS advocates growth in teleworking

The Australian Computer Society (ACS) has spoken out in favour of a recent advisory addressing work/life balance and the local skills shortage.
Staff Writers Mar 2 2006, 12:11PM Collaboration
ISPs pull out of wireless access provision

ISPs pull out of wireless access provision

More than forty local ISPs have dropped out of the wireless access game according to a new report by researcher Market Clarity.
Staff Writers Mar 2 2006, 10:03AM Collaboration
Apple rolls out new Mac mini with Intel chip

Apple rolls out new Mac mini with Intel chip

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Apple Computer Inc. on Tuesday introduced a new Mac mini powered by an Intel chip that the company said was nearly five times faster than the previous version.
Staff Writers Mar 2 2006, 9:58AM Hardware
Government forces Telstra's hand on fixed line pricing

Government forces Telstra's hand on fixed line pricing

The Federal Government is trumpeting a win for rural Australia through a recent amendment to Telstra’s price controls.
Staff Writers Mar 1 2006, 1:40PM Collaboration
Sony sells five non-core units for $US470m - source

Sony sells five non-core units for $US470m - source

TOKYO - Sony will sell control of five non-core businesses to a unit of Nikko Cordial Group for $US470 million, a source familiar with the matter has said.
Staff Writers Feb 28 2006, 1:26PM Hardware
WDG buys Alfresco Design

WDG buys Alfresco Design

Web development and services group WDG has acquired Brisbane developer Alfresco Design, making it the largest web agency in Australia.
Staff Writers Feb 28 2006, 1:22PM Software
IBA in eHealth deal

IBA in eHealth deal

IBA Health has signed a new deal with the General Authority for Health Services (GAHS) in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi (UAE).
Staff Writers Feb 27 2006, 1:03PM Strategy
Viewsonic launches fresh channel program

Viewsonic launches fresh channel program

Monitor supplier Viewsonic has launched a channel program to create brand loyalty by offering points to resellers which can be redeemed for travel coupons.
Staff Writers Feb 27 2006, 12:01PM Hardware
New wholesale VoIP player lands in Australia

New wholesale VoIP player lands in Australia

Wholesale VoIP service provider ISPhone has launched into the Australian market and wants ISPs, system integrators, hardware resellers and other channels to sell its wares.
Staff Writers Feb 23 2006, 1:02PM Collaboration
Jobsharing key to retaining staff: report

Jobsharing key to retaining staff: report

Jobsharing would be key to attracting and retaining employees in the IT&T sector and was a solution to the current skills shortage, according to research released by recruitment consulting firm Hudson.
Staff Writers Feb 23 2006, 12:59PM Training & Development
People Telecom gets new data warehousing deal

People Telecom gets new data warehousing deal

People Telecom has penned a new contract with AT&T for the provision of co-location services and domestic voice telecom services.
Staff Writers Feb 22 2006, 12:51PM Collaboration
Samsung to spend US$635 mln on memory, LCD lines

Samsung to spend US$635 mln on memory, LCD lines

Samsung Electronics plans to invest 617.6 billion won (US$635.1 million) on memory chip research and flat-screen production.
Staff Writers Feb 21 2006, 8:59AM Collaboration
Fujitsu preferred tenderer for NT govt rollout

Fujitsu preferred tenderer for NT govt rollout

Fujitsu Australia has been selected as the preferred tenderer for a four-year $150 million contract to supply desktop and helpdesk services to the Northern Territory government.
Staff Writers Feb 20 2006, 11:00AM Hardware
WebCentral revenues up

WebCentral revenues up

Web and application hosting services have continued to underlie revenue growth for ASX-listed WebCentral Group.
Staff Writers Feb 14 2006, 10:17AM Software
CommSecure in $1.7m new deal

CommSecure in $1.7m new deal

CommSecure has picked up a new deal with ASX-listed Salmat for the implementation of a billing system.
Staff Writers Feb 10 2006, 12:40PM Security
Computers Now opens Education Centre

Computers Now opens Education Centre

Apple reseller Computers Now has expanded its NSW presence with a new education specialty store.
Staff Writers Feb 10 2006, 12:19PM Strategy
Freshtel signs new OEM partnership

Freshtel signs new OEM partnership

Local VoIP provider Freshtel has partnered with Hong Kong based Binatone Telecom Group on a new bundling deal.
Staff Writers Feb 8 2006, 10:45AM Collaboration
One minute with...Scott McKinnel

One minute with...Scott McKinnel

CRN chats with Scott McKinnel, country manager for Australia and New Zealand at Check Point Software.
Staff Writers Feb 7 2006, 1:07PM Security
ShadowRAM: Annihilation by nanobots ridiculous

ShadowRAM: Annihilation by nanobots ridiculous

Boffins from around Australia recently convened on Queensland resort town Noosa to hear the latest on quantum nanoscience at this year’s Sir Mark Oliphant Conference.
Staff Writers Feb 6 2006, 2:24PM Software
Volante boosts services portfolio

Volante boosts services portfolio

Volante has announced its intentions to acquire an unnamed local software company to boost its professional services credentials.
Staff Writers Feb 3 2006, 1:34PM Services

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