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Vodafone sees no long-term case for blocking VoIP

Vodafone sees no long-term case for blocking VoIP

Mobile phone giant Vodafone Group sees no long-term business case for trying to block new technologies such as cut-price or free internet telephone services from its handsets.
Staff Writers Sep 20 2005, 1:30PM Collaboration
Pioneer launches BTO website

Pioneer launches BTO website

Local builder Pioneer Computers has launched a new website that lets resellers build systems in real-time similar to online capabilities offered by Acer Computer and Dell.
Byron Connolly Sep 19 2005, 3:05PM Collaboration
ShadowRAM: Lenovo may fly resellers to Beijing games

ShadowRAM: Lenovo may fly resellers to Beijing games

Australian resellers may soon be competing for a special once-in-a-lifetime prize being considered by major Olympic Games sponsor Lenovo -- a trip to Beijing to enjoy the next summer Olympiad in 2008.
Staff Writers Sep 19 2005, 2:00PM Collaboration
PluggedIn: Technology that took on a hurricane

PluggedIn: Technology that took on a hurricane

While big media covered the mass destruction brought by Hurricane Katrina with helicopter images and satellite weather maps, blogs have been telling stories with similar force, but on a much more personal level.
Franklin Paul Sep 19 2005, 9:30AM Collaboration
Ebay to pay from US$3.7bln-US$4.1bln to buy Skype

Ebay to pay from US$3.7bln-US$4.1bln to buy Skype

EBay plans to pay between US$3.7 billion and US$4.1 billion to acquire Skype, depending on how fast it meets three growth targets, the online auction leader said in a US regulatory filing on Thursday.
Eric Auchard Sep 16 2005, 3:00PM Collaboration
LAN 1 signs Vegastream

LAN 1 signs Vegastream

Niche distributor LAN 1 has signed a distribution agreement with VoIP gateway provider Vegastream.
Byron Connolly Sep 16 2005, 11:58AM Collaboration
Nova iT expands support services

Nova iT expands support services

Melbourne service provider Nova iT has been expanding its wholesale IT support service coverage, signing new contractors across Australia and New Zealand on the back of rapid growth.
Fleur Doidge Sep 16 2005, 11:45AM Collaboration
Plantronics signs Roadhound for its headsets

Plantronics signs Roadhound for its headsets

Headset-maker Plantronics has appointed wholesaler Roadhound Electronics as distributor for its mobile headsets in Australia.
Staff Writers Sep 14 2005, 4:18PM Collaboration
Access Providers acquires Saise Telecom

Access Providers acquires Saise Telecom

Wireless broadband proponent Access Providers has signed a deal to acquire fellow Melbourne ISP Saise Telecom for $666,000 in cash and 19.8 million shares.
Fleur Doidge Sep 13 2005, 11:45AM Collaboration
Two Singapore bloggers charged for racist remarks

Two Singapore bloggers charged for racist remarks

Two men were charged in a Singapore court on Monday with violating the city-state's sedition laws by posting anti-Muslim comments on their internet homepages, police said.
Staff Writers Sep 13 2005, 9:30AM Collaboration
EBay paying up to US$4b for Skype

EBay paying up to US$4b for Skype

EBay has agreed to buy internet phone-calling phenomenon Skype for up to US$4.1 billion, tapping a hot source of growth and putting it into rising competition with rivals from Google to local phone company.
Eric Auchard Sep 13 2005, 9:00AM Collaboration
Firewall signs TippingPoint

Firewall signs TippingPoint

Security-focused distributor Firewall Systems has added 3Com-owned intrusion prevention product specialist TippingPoint to its vendor ranks.
Byron Connolly Sep 12 2005, 4:00PM Collaboration
Volante reports $14.1m profit after restructure

Volante reports $14.1m profit after restructure

IT services and solution provider Volante has reported a profit after tax, before amortisation, of $14.1 million on $443 million in revenue for the year to 30 June 2005.
Fleur Doidge Sep 12 2005, 11:03AM Collaboration
Google hires 'father of the internet' Vinton Cerf

Google hires 'father of the internet' Vinton Cerf

Google said on Thursday it hired internet pioneer Vinton Cerf to become its "chief Internet evangelist", the latest high-powered engineer to sign up at the web search leader.
Eric Auchard Sep 9 2005, 3:45PM Collaboration
Amadeus wins IT contract from Lufthansa, United Air

Amadeus wins IT contract from Lufthansa, United Air

Spain's Amadeus has won a deal to provide Star Alliance airlines Deutsche Lufthansa and UAL Corp's United Airlines with a new IT platform for handling passengers, Star said on Thursday.
Staff Writers Sep 9 2005, 12:30PM Collaboration
Skype hype hits Aust resellers

Skype hype hits Aust resellers

NSW reseller Integrated Wireless has signed with peer-to-peer voice service provider Skype and launched its entry-level VoIP starter packs on the Australian market.
Fleur Doidge Sep 9 2005, 11:35AM Collaboration
Ericsson wins services, HSDPA network deals

Ericsson wins services, HSDPA network deals

STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Ericsson has won a deal for the super-fast wireless network technology HSDPA from Israel's largest mobile operator Cellcom, the Swedish firm said on Wednesday.
Staff Writers Sep 8 2005, 4:16PM Collaboration
Yahoo says must abide by law in China after accusations

Yahoo says must abide by law in China after accusations

Internet giant Yahoo Inc defended itself on Thursday against accusations that it supplied data to Chinese authorities which led to the imprisonment of a journalist, saying it has to abide local laws.
John Ruwitch Sep 8 2005, 4:11PM Collaboration
SkyNetGlobal deal wheels wobble

SkyNetGlobal deal wheels wobble

A $29 million Russia-Ukraine deal for Sydney wireless and broadband provider SkyNetGlobal seems tipped to collapse while the firm flags plans to acquire a Malaysian e-payments and prepaid mobile services business for some $42.5 million.
Fleur Doidge Sep 8 2005, 1:05PM Collaboration
Microsoft, Google await China expert hire ruling

Microsoft, Google await China expert hire ruling

Lawyers for Microsoft and Google wrapped up their arguments on Wednesday over whether a senior executive familiar with the world's number one software maker's plans in China should be allowed to work at the web search provider pending a January trial.
Reed Stevenson Sep 8 2005, 12:30PM Collaboration

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