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Merry Christmas from CRN

Merry Christmas from CRN

AJB Publishing would like to take this opportunity to wish you and yours a happy Christmas holiday. This website will next be updated on Wednesday 29 December.
Staff Writers Dec 24 2004, 12:00AM Software
DoCoMo invests in US Linux vendor

DoCoMo invests in US Linux vendor

Linux as a platform for mobile devices got another boost this week when Japanese wireless operator NTT DoCoMo announced it has invested in US Linux vendor MontaVista Software.
Staff Writers Dec 23 2004, 12:00AM Software
Opera shows Windows mobile browser preview

Opera shows Windows mobile browser preview

Norway's Opera Software has publicly released a technical preview of a Windows Mobile version of its Opera Browser.
Staff Writers Dec 23 2004, 12:00AM Software
AAPT signs Unwired broadband

AAPT signs Unwired broadband

AAPT has signed up to push Unwired’s wireless broadband services to its residential and wholesale customers next year.
Staff Writers Dec 23 2004, 12:00AM Collaboration
Sydney ISV wins eight foreign contracts

Sydney ISV wins eight foreign contracts

Sydney ISV Unique World Software has won eight new contracts for its InfoView product in the US and Europe.
Staff Writers Dec 22 2004, 12:00AM Collaboration
Data#3 networks Asia-Pacific law firm

Data#3 networks Asia-Pacific law firm

Brisbane reseller Data#3 has won a deal to design and deploy Cisco networking at law firm Allens Arthur Robinson for 1600 users based around the Asia-Pacific.
Staff Writers Dec 22 2004, 12:00AM Collaboration
Enterprises warned off Google Desktop

Enterprises warned off Google Desktop

A recently-disclosed -- and patched -- flaw in Google Desktop Search drew a repeated warning from research analysts about the danger of using first-generation local search tools from the likes of Google, Microsoft, and others.
Staff Writers Dec 22 2004, 12:00AM Software
EU software patents in limbo

EU software patents in limbo

A measure that could allow widespread software patenting in Europe was unexpectedly tabled this week by the European Union's Council in Brussels.
Staff Writers Dec 22 2004, 12:00AM Software
ACA targets remote broadband

ACA targets remote broadband

The Australian Communications Authority (ACA) has announced a frequency band plan that aims to ramp up broadband wireless access deployment in regional and remote areas.
Staff Writers Dec 21 2004, 12:00AM Collaboration
SkyNetGlobal reaps KL success

SkyNetGlobal reaps KL success

ASX-listed SkyNetGlobal’s plans to copy its digital home networking business model around the world has taken another step, with its Malaysian licensing partner signing contracts to give 3500 flats and offices access to broadband.
Staff Writers Dec 21 2004, 12:00AM Collaboration
Fraudsters target Christmas shoppers

Fraudsters target Christmas shoppers

Shoppers are being advised to be careful when disclosing their credit card details as fraudsters aim to take advantage of the Christmas season, the Australian Crime Commission has warned.
Staff Writers Dec 21 2004, 12:00AM Security
Motorola iTunes phone coming

Motorola iTunes phone coming

Motorola and Apple will release a phone first half 2005 that plays songs from Apple's online iTunes service, according to one executive.
Staff Writers Dec 20 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
Netgear discounts wireless for Christmas

Netgear discounts wireless for Christmas

Networking vendor Netgear has slashed prices in its wireless range, offering resellers discounts on certain Gigabit PCI adapters, Gigabit switches and small business networking products such as firewalls and routers until February.
Staff Writers Dec 15 2004, 12:00AM Collaboration
Zensonic claims DVD "breakthrough"

Zensonic claims DVD "breakthrough"

Australian outfit Zensonic Corporation has designed a DVD player with wireless networking features and the ability to connect directly to a hard drive.
Staff Writers Dec 15 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
Oracle to acquire PeopleSoft

Oracle to acquire PeopleSoft

Oracle has signed a definitive merger agreement to acquire PeopleSoft for about US$10.3 billion.
Staff Writers Dec 14 2004, 12:00AM Data centre
Cellnet signs Belkin

Cellnet signs Belkin

Cellnet Group has been appointed as Belkin's second Australian distributor, joining Ingram Micro on the company's distribution books.
Staff Writers Dec 13 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
Alphawest, Sun sponsor Monash grid effort

Alphawest, Sun sponsor Monash grid effort

Reseller Alphawest and vendor partner Sun Microsystems have given Australia’s largest university a $150,000 SunFire grid computing package as part of a grid computing promotion.
Staff Writers Dec 13 2004, 12:00AM Software
Mobile phone services growing

Mobile phone services growing

A 15.4 percent growth in mobile services and the emergence of wireless broadband access are the highlights of the past financial year in telecommunications, an Australian Communications Authority's (ACA) Telecommunications Performance Report 2003-2004 said.
Staff Writers Dec 10 2004, 12:00AM Collaboration
NSC, Stratum partner to upgrade flight services

NSC, Stratum partner to upgrade flight services

Communications integrator NSC and solution provider Stratum Communications have won a contract to deploy an advanced telecommunications interface for Airservices Australia, a government body that provides critical information to pilots passing through Australian airspace.
Staff Writers Dec 10 2004, 12:00AM Strategy
Destra buys Veritel DSL customers

Destra buys Veritel DSL customers

ASX-listed multimedia provider Destra Corporation has acquired ISP Veritel’s DSL customers through its subsidiary Techex Communications.
Staff Writers Dec 9 2004, 12:00AM Collaboration

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