Recent articles by Vivienne Fisher

Aust mobile phone use tipped to rise: IDC

Aust mobile phone use tipped to rise: IDC

Short messaging service (SMS), multimedia messaging service (MMS) and wireless IP data and content will drive a growth in Australian mobile phone users by 2007, according to research firm IDC.
Vivienne Fisher , Staff Writers Nov 11 2003, 12:00AM Mobility
Want some spam for Christmas?

Want some spam for Christmas?

Spammers are using Christmas overspending to tempt unwary consumers, according to a survey released Monday.
Vivienne Fisher Nov 10 2003, 12:00AM Security
Vodafone opts to outsource

Vodafone opts to outsource

Telecommunications company Vodafone Australia has announced plans to outsource non-core technology and property operations, as part of its strategy to focus on core business.
Vivienne Fisher , Staff Writers Nov 5 2003, 12:00AM Mobility
ADSL equipment could interfere with alarms: ACA

ADSL equipment could interfere with alarms: ACA

Users are being warned that some alarm systems and ADSL equipment could interfere with each other.
Vivienne Fisher , Staff Writers Nov 4 2003, 12:00AM Hardware
It’s a tough market: Tech One

It’s a tough market: Tech One

Australian software vendor Technology One announced $47.44 million in revenue for its 2003 financial year, but warned that it expected tough market conditions to continue
Vivienne Fisher Oct 31 2003, 12:00AM Software
IT pros: cash or lifestyle?

IT pros: cash or lifestyle?

IT professionals are increasingly looking at flexible working conditions - rather than just money - when deciding on jobs, according to a recent survey.
Vivienne Fisher Oct 30 2003, 12:00AM Finance
Alleged hacker faces court action

Alleged hacker faces court action

Facing charges related to hacking into the computer system of an Australian ISP, a 17-year-old from Brisbane was expected to appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court later next month.
Vivienne Fisher Oct 29 2003, 12:00AM Security
SCO scores US$50M equity financing

SCO scores US$50M equity financing

The SCO Group has secured US$50 million in equity financing -- in part to help fund legal costs associated with the company's Linux intellectual property initiatives.
Vivienne Fisher Oct 17 2003, 12:00AM Finance
Broadband demand on the up: ACCC

Broadband demand on the up: ACCC

More than half a million connections have been hooked up to broadband, according to a report from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC).
Vivienne Fisher Oct 10 2003, 12:00AM Mobility
3Com restructures ANZA operations

3Com restructures ANZA operations

Networking vendor 3Com has restructured its ANZA operations, making the position of Australia/New Zealand country manager redundant in the process.
Vivienne Fisher Oct 8 2003, 12:00AM Hardware
Chubb scraps ERP project

Chubb scraps ERP project

Fire and security company Chubb Australasia has dumped an enterprise resource planning (ERP) project, involving software vendor PeopleSoft, which could see 97 staff and contractors lose their jobs.
Vivienne Fisher Sep 25 2003, 12:00AM Data centre
Telstra, Vodafone in mobile base station pilot

Telstra, Vodafone in mobile base station pilot

Telcos Telstra Wholesale and Vodafone Australia plan to partner on a pilot project, which will look at the possibility of sharing mobile base station infrastructure.
Vivienne Fisher Sep 24 2003, 12:00AM Mobility
Aust company tracks athletes

Aust company tracks athletes

Canberra company GPSports is tackling overseas markets, with a system that uses GPS to help athletes in their training.
Staff Writers , Vivienne Fisher Sep 22 2003, 12:00AM Collaboration
RFID: Could it breach your privacy?

RFID: Could it breach your privacy?

Consumers could have their privacy breached if Radio Frequency Identification is used in manufactured goods, such as clothes, according to some opponents.
Vivienne Fisher Sep 16 2003, 12:00AM Collaboration
Legislation slated to protect mobile phone users

Legislation slated to protect mobile phone users

The Federal Government plans to introduce legislation later this year, attempting to stop thieves from ‘rebirthing’ stolen mobile phones.
Vivienne Fisher Sep 15 2003, 12:00AM Mobility
Australia included in monitor recall

Australia included in monitor recall

Australian consumers are among those being warned about monitors that could potentially overheat and smoke, with IBM more than doubling the number it has included in its voluntary recall program.
Vivienne Fisher , Kristen Kenedy Aug 29 2003, 12:00AM Hardware
auDA launches class action

auDA launches class action

auDA has launched legal proceedings against a company it alleged has been sending out mailouts that could be considered misleading or deceptive.
Vivienne Fisher Aug 27 2003, 12:00AM Software

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