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CeBIT Australia ‘08: Open Source for business gets show underway
With around three weeks to go, organisers of CeBIT Australia 2008 - Hanover Fairs - has confirmed global experts from technology giants Oracle, Red Hat, Google and Varien will join local specialists like Atlassian and Solutions First at Open CeBIT.
Apr 28 2008, 2:31PM
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DiData procures Riverbed technology across 119 Austrade sites
The Australian Trade Commission (Austrade) has chosen Riverbed’s Steelhead appliances technology to be implemented across 119 sites globally to help Austrade increase productivity and collaboration - while giving remote staff mobile access with Steelhead Mobile. Riverbed products will be procured and provided by Dimension Data.
Apr 28 2008, 12:06PM
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Internode: New broadband plans maintains free uploads
Just off the back of its announcement of more naked DSL products, Australian Internet Service Provider Internode - has launched a range of new consumer and business broadband plans that maintain free data uploads.
Apr 24 2008, 2:10PM
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ACCC issues ULL draft principles and prices, access terms issued
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has released for consultation an amended pricing principles determination for the unconditioned local loop service (ULLS) and an accompanying report.
Apr 24 2008, 12:26PM
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VMware first quarter revenue up by 69 percent
Virtualisation vendor VMware has released its first quarter revenues for 2008. The strong financial results are attributed to increased adoption of server virtualisation as the technology gains momentum in the global market, claimed VMware.
Apr 23 2008, 2:13PM
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Blue Coat offers US$268M for Packeteer
WAN optimisation vendor Blue Coat Systems has signed a definitive agreement with Packeteer, under which Blue Coat will acquire the WAN application vendor for US$7.10 per share in cash, or approximately US$268 million. The acquisition is expected to combine the channel operations of both organisations.
Apr 22 2008, 2:12PM
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Polycom steps up its presence in A/NZ
Unified collaborations vendor Polycom has relocated its Australia New Zealand headquarters to larger premises in North Sydney to accommodate rapid headcount growth and establish a Customer Experience Centre showcasing its products.
Apr 22 2008, 1:50PM
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Following the European lead in regulating the footprint of IT
Despite an absence of defined regulations in Australia akin to EU standards such as the Restriction on Hazardous Substances [RoHS] or the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment [WEEE], vendors are being compelled to adopt eco-friendly practices if they are to compete in the global market.
Apr 22 2008, 7:12AM
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Opinion: CDMA shutdown FAQ
It’s come to our attention that there are lots of people using the old CDMA mobile phone network who just don’t get it when it comes to the shutdown of the service and the subsequent switch to the NextG network. To help them get it, we’ve compiled this FAQ based on the questions we’ve been sent on the subject by concerned readers along with a few comments from the local kindergarten.
Apr 21 2008, 12:26PM
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Cisco launches Nexus 5000
Revealing the next phase of the ‘data centre transformation,’ Cisco has announced it will launch the Nexus 5000 switching program. CRN's managing editor Helen Frost chats with Edison Peres, vice president Worldwide Channels, Cisco about the program at the Cisco Partner Summit.
Apr 20 2008, 9:12AM
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Emerson cools down the data centre
Resellers looking to leverage Green data centre initiatives stand to gain when Emerson Network Power launches an efficient precision air cooler for data centres and computer rooms next week. According to Emerson, the new Liebert PEX cooler features 30 percent more cooling power per square metre than other industry-standard coolers.
Apr 18 2008, 1:55PM
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Cisco enters next phase of strategy in China
The ‘Middle Kingdom’ is set to get a networking makeover from US-based networking vendor Cisco Systems. The vendor has announced the next phase of its corporate strategy for China, marked by new public-private collaborative programs within the country that delivers upon its US $16 billion multi-year innovation and sustainability initiative first announced in November 2007. The company will also expand its organisational and leadership focus for the country.
Apr 18 2008, 12:15PM
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