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Windows 7 fuels internet traffic, slows Tassie links

Windows 7 fuels internet traffic, slows Tassie links

Australian ISPs have reported Akamai server traffic spikes of up to 50 percent as Windows 7 RC was released to the public, while Internode has blamed it for congestion on fibre links into Tasmania.
Ry Crozier May 7 2009, 4:05PM Software
Microsoft outlines apps banned from MarketPlace

Microsoft outlines apps banned from MarketPlace

Microsoft has published a list of applications that it will not allow to be sold in its applications MarketPlace, announced earlier this year.
Iain Thomson May 7 2009, 2:56PM Software
IBM snaps up Exeros

IBM snaps up Exeros

IBM has agreed to acquire data discovery software vendor Exeros.
Shaun Nichols May 7 2009, 9:22AM Software
Open Text to aquire Vignette for $418m

Open Text to aquire Vignette for $418m

Open Text has announced plans to acquire Vignette in a US$310m (A$418 million) move to broaden its offerings in the web content management (WCM) space.
Phil Muncaster May 7 2009, 9:21AM Software
Aussies ‘tempted’ by pirated software

Aussies ‘tempted’ by pirated software

Aussie consumers say they are more tempted to buy or “obtain” pirated products such as software due to the flailing economy.
Staff Writers May 7 2009, 8:57AM Software
Microsoft moves forward with job cuts

Microsoft moves forward with job cuts

New crop of employees notified of layoffs.
Shaun Nichols May 6 2009, 12:20PM Software
Oracle set to release seven SaaS offerings

Oracle set to release seven SaaS offerings

Oracle is poised to announce seven software-as-a-service offerings, including applications for sales and marketing and HR professionals, according to a Wall Street Journal report, which cited sources briefed on the plans and a company document.
Rosalie Marshall May 4 2009, 9:25AM Software
Sun Microsystems issues Solaris 10 5/09 update

Sun Microsystems issues Solaris 10 5/09 update

Sun Microsystems has issued the 10 5/09 update for its Solaris operating system, offering several new components designed to improve the energy efficiency of servers.
Shaun Nichols May 4 2009, 9:25AM Software
Adobe admits to flaw in all forms of Reader

Adobe admits to flaw in all forms of Reader

Adobe has warned that a serious flaw has been discovered in all shipping versions of its Reader software, affecting PCs, Apple and Unix versions.
Iain Thomson May 1 2009, 9:28AM Software
New app promises longer battery life for smartphones

New app promises longer battery life for smartphones

A UK mobile developer has launched a new application which promises to boost the battery life of Nokia smartphones by as much as 30 per cent.
Ian Williams May 1 2009, 9:27AM Software
Apple rumoured to launch chip arm

Apple rumoured to launch chip arm

Rumours are surfacing that Apple is handpicking a team of engineers and semiconductor specialists, as it seeks to create its own computer chip business.
David Neal May 1 2009, 9:26AM Software
Microsoft unveils Windows 7 Release Candidate

Microsoft unveils Windows 7 Release Candidate

Microsoft has made available the Release Candidate (RC) of Windows 7, marking another milestone on the way to the final availability of its latest operating system.
Daniel Robinson May 1 2009, 9:26AM Software
Autodesk launches Australia Channel Advisory Board

Autodesk launches Australia Channel Advisory Board

About 400 partners attended the company's first Solution Day in Sydney, Australia.
Jenny Eagle Apr 30 2009, 2:06PM Software
Microsoft to switch off AutoPlay in Windows 7

Microsoft to switch off AutoPlay in Windows 7

Microsoft has announced that it will close off a component in Windows which is notorious for allowing covert malware attacks.
Shaun Nichols Apr 30 2009, 10:07AM Software
F5: Build agile IT infrastructure to adapt to business changes

F5: Build agile IT infrastructure to adapt to business changes

Kurt Hansen made the comments as he takes over as managing director of F5 Networks A/NZ.
Staff Writers Apr 29 2009, 10:00AM Software
Panasonic Australia to expand into social media

Panasonic Australia to expand into social media

The vendor has released its biggest ever launch in Australia with more than 20 products and will revamp its website to make it simpler for consumers.
Jenny Eagle Apr 29 2009, 9:00AM Software
Vista played part in Microsoft sales slump, say local resellers

Vista played part in Microsoft sales slump, say local resellers

Australian resellers speculate on Microsoft's first ever downturn in sales, which they put down to anti-Vista sentiment, the global recession and savvy IT customers.
Lilia Guan Apr 28 2009, 3:20PM Software
Fujitsu acquires SAP integrator for $48 million

Fujitsu acquires SAP integrator for $48 million

Fujitsu Australia will pay $48 million to acquire the SAP business of Sydney-based Supply Chain Consulting, just one week after the Foreign Investment Review Board approved its $200 million acquisition of KAZ.
Brett Winterford Apr 27 2009, 12:52PM Software
Apple tops 1bn App Store sales

Apple tops 1bn App Store sales

Less than one year after it was formally launched, Apple's iTunes App Store has served its one billionth download.
Shaun Nichols Apr 27 2009, 9:16AM Software
Google puts the shine back into Chrome

Google puts the shine back into Chrome

Security update fixes browser issue.
Staff Writers Apr 25 2009, 7:59AM Software

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