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Yahoo cuts data retention times

Yahoo cuts data retention times

In an attempt to bolster trust with its users, Yahoo has revamped its global data retention policy, promising to anonymise user log data within 90 days, half the period stipulated by the EU.
Staff Writers Dec 20 2008, 6:57AM Mobility
Di-Data creates the Steve Ross Scholarship

Di-Data creates the Steve Ross Scholarship

Dimension Data Australia has established the Steve Ross Scholarship program in memory of Steve ‘Chipper’ Ross, who died in December 2007 while serving as the general manager of Dimension Data Learning Solutions.
Staff Writers Dec 19 2008, 12:41PM Collaboration
Telstra welcomes DDSO removal

Telstra welcomes DDSO removal

Telstra claims the Federal Government's revocation of the Digital Data Service Provider Declaration (DDSO) was a sensible first step in reducing the unnecessary regulation, red tape and reporting that plagues the sector.
Staff Writers Dec 19 2008, 11:43AM Collaboration
Toshiba unveils 512GB solid state drive

Toshiba unveils 512GB solid state drive

New range of drives coming in 2009.
Staff Writers Dec 19 2008, 7:21AM Hardware
Spam to hit record levels in 2009

Spam to hit record levels in 2009

Growing botnet armies will push levels over 95 per cent.
Staff Writers Dec 19 2008, 7:18AM Security
Internode unveils pricing for new ADSL2+ plans

Internode unveils pricing for new ADSL2+ plans

Internode has claimed it is offering ‘far better value’ reselling ADSL2+ services on Telstra’s DSLAMs than BigPond does ‘at all price points’.
Staff Writers Dec 18 2008, 12:01PM Collaboration
Don’t use other browsers, says Microsoft

Don’t use other browsers, says Microsoft

Microsoft Australia has issued a plea to customers not to switch browsers in the wake of the Internet Explorer zero-day exploit, claiming it will have a fix ‘roughly’ within 24 hours.
Staff Writers Dec 18 2008, 11:22AM Security
Kimberly-Clark staying in front with CRM Solution

Kimberly-Clark staying in front with CRM Solution

Customer Relationship Management vendor, StayinFront, has secured the contract to develop, implement and support a CRM solution for Kimberly-Clark.
Staff Writers Dec 18 2008, 11:13AM Software
DiData transitions Blue Care's ICT

DiData transitions Blue Care's ICT

IT service providers Dimension Data and Blue Care has commenced the transition of the management of Blue Care’s current ICT environment to DiData.
Staff Writers Dec 18 2008, 11:05AM Collaboration
Intermec releases Computer and RFID Reader deployment kit

Intermec releases Computer and RFID Reader deployment kit

Intermec has released a Device Deployment Kit to support Microsoft BizTalk RFID Mobile.
Staff Writers Dec 18 2008, 6:00AM Mobility
Australians welcome biometrics for security

Australians welcome biometrics for security

Australians support the introduction of new technologies such as biometrics as a means of providing greater security for their personal data and finances, according to the November Unisys Security Index conducted by Newspoll.
Staff Writers Dec 17 2008, 12:23PM Security
Channel gazing 2009

Channel gazing 2009

The world isn’t farewelling 2008 on a happy financial note, that’s for sure.
CRN takes out its crystal ball to see what the channel holds for 2009.
Staff Writers Dec 17 2008, 12:15PM Software
Meru brings virtualisation to wireless LANs

Meru brings virtualisation to wireless LANs

Wavelink has introduced new virtualisation techniques from WLAN vendor Meru Networks for Meru’s enterprise wireless LAN products.
Staff Writers Dec 17 2008, 12:11PM Mobility
What market opportunities are in store for security resellers in 2009?

What market opportunities are in store for security resellers in 2009?

Industry insiders talk up reseller opportunities despite next year’s predicted spending downturn.
Staff Writers Dec 17 2008, 11:28AM Security
Microsoft looks towards 2009 and beyond for the channel

Microsoft looks towards 2009 and beyond for the channel

CRN speaks to Tracey Fellows about discontinuing OneCare, the ‘death’ of Vista, Windows 7 and Microsoft’s alliance with Telstra to offer a SaaS suite of products.
Staff Writers Dec 17 2008, 11:17AM Software
Mobilising the Australian channel

Mobilising the Australian channel

Kathy Paladino spoke to CRN about the future of Motorola’s EMB channel, the best verticals to cover and how the acquisition of AirDefense will benefit resellers on the local front.
Staff Writers Dec 17 2008, 11:13AM Mobility
How to succeed in e-commerce

How to succeed in e-commerce

Gary O’Sullivan of Vasco talks up market opportunities
in the password and authentication security space.
Staff Writers Dec 17 2008, 11:05AM Security
We’re all beta testers for new product releases

We’re all beta testers for new product releases

Matthew JC. Powell looks forward to next year’s gadgets.
Staff Writers Dec 17 2008, 10:49AM Hardware
Big brother coming to a job near you

Big brother coming to a job near you

Staff productivity levels are increasingly questioned and employers are looking for solutions that monitor their activities.
Staff Writers Dec 17 2008, 10:42AM Security
IT vendors team up to address Gershon findings

IT vendors team up to address Gershon findings

Compuware and Fujitsu claim they can help federal government agencies address the Gershon Report requirements of cutting contractor numbers and reducing IT budgets – by selling them more software and services.
Staff Writers Dec 17 2008, 8:02AM Software

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