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Salesforce goes à la carte

Salesforce goes à la carte

Salesforce.com is planning to offer a new per-use billing option allowing users to buy individual connections to its service rather than pay a monthly fee.
Shaun Nichols Jan 21 2008, 7:05AM Software
Microsoft ditches Mobile and Embedded DevCon

Microsoft ditches Mobile and Embedded DevCon

Microsoft has cancelled its Mobile and Embedded DevCon events in 2008, despite attracting more than 8,500 people last year.
Matt Chapman Jan 21 2008, 7:00AM Software
Online music companies thrive as old firms struggle

Online music companies thrive as old firms struggle

As major recording labels like EMI slash staff and revise revenue forecasts, the online music business is reporting strong growth and sees 2008 as a bumper year.
Iain Thomson Jan 18 2008, 3:57PM Software
Microsoft warns of Excel flaw

Microsoft warns of Excel flaw

Microsoft is warning users of a flaw in Excel which is already being targeted by hackers.

Shaun Nichols Jan 18 2008, 7:55AM Software
Mac users 'more open minded'

Mac users 'more open minded'

Mac users are more likely to be open minded and liberal than the rest of the population, according to research conducted at the Macworld Expo in San Francisco this week.
Clement James Jan 18 2008, 7:49AM Software
The great divide: Is market consolidation creating super-corporations?

The great divide: Is market consolidation creating super-corporations?

It’s no secret that Oracle is a fast-growing entity following a record number of acquisitions, including the recent US$8.5 million deal with BEA Systems. Many in the channel predict the vendor will continue to expand and instigate a shift in Australia’s IT landscape.
Leanne Mezrani Jan 17 2008, 3:40PM Software
Oracle acquires BEA systems

Oracle acquires BEA systems

Oracle Corporation has announced it will acquire all outstanding shares of BEA for US$19.375 per share. This equates to a cash offer of approximately US$8.5 million.
Staff Writers Jan 17 2008, 10:55AM Software
SMEs offered 'business-class' email

SMEs offered 'business-class' email

UK Online has teamed up with Microsoft to give small businesses access to enterprise-level email by bundling Microsoft Hosted Exchange 2007 with its broadband service.
Staff Writers Jan 17 2008, 7:29AM Software
Microsoft Office 2008 upcoming release in Oz

Microsoft Office 2008 upcoming release in Oz

On January 31, Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac will be launched in Australia. The announcement was made at the recent Macworld Conference & Expo in San Francisco.
Staff Writers Jan 16 2008, 1:54PM Software
EU opens new cases against Microsoft

EU opens new cases against Microsoft

The European Commission has announced further investigations in its antitrust crusade against Microsoft.
Shaun Nichols Jan 16 2008, 7:19AM Software
Microsoft business chief to step down

Microsoft business chief to step down

The president of Microsoft's Business Division has announced plans to retire from the company in September.
Shaun Nichols Jan 14 2008, 7:28AM Software
Guest opinion: Inese Kingsmill, SMB Director, Microsoft Australia

Guest opinion: Inese Kingsmill, SMB Director, Microsoft Australia

Integrated CRM Solution improves business productivity at a low total cost of ownership for Australian business.
Staff Writers Jan 9 2008, 5:08PM Software
Microsoft offers US$1.2 billion for Fast search

Microsoft offers US$1.2 billion for Fast search

Microsoft is to make a cash offer to acquire Fast Search & Transfer, a Norway-based provider of enterprise search technology.
Robert Jaques Jan 9 2008, 3:12PM Software
Google signs local reseller

Google signs local reseller

ReachLocal, online marketing solutions provider for SMBs, has signed an agreement with Google to become an authorised reseller of Google AdWords.
Leanne Mezrani Jan 9 2008, 12:37PM Software
Commonwealth Bank trials Australia's first contactless payment system

Commonwealth Bank trials Australia's first contactless payment system

In an Australian first, the Commonwealth Bank of Australia is piloting a contactless payment solution that supports both credit card and prepaid mobile phone payments at the MasterCard Masters Golf Tournament.
Staff Writers Jan 9 2008, 7:21AM Software
Mitchell Baker steps down as Mozilla appoints new boss

Mitchell Baker steps down as Mozilla appoints new boss

Mozilla has announced that the current chief executive Mitchell Baker is stepping down in favour of the chief operating officer John Lilly.
Iain Thomson Jan 8 2008, 1:57PM Software
Future bright for Oracle

Future bright for Oracle

Following an unprecedented number of acquisitions, Oracle looks set to be a key player in shaping the Australian IT landscape in 2008.
Leanne Mezrani Jan 8 2008, 1:30PM Software
Software AG on the acquisition trail

Software AG on the acquisition trail

German firm Software AG has acquired application modernisation business Jacanda for $26 million in cash.
Leanne Mezrani Jan 7 2008, 3:12PM Software
Netregistry recruits local software company

Netregistry recruits local software company

Freeway eCommerce is the latest offering from Aussie firm ZacWare and has been picked up by service provider, Netregistry.
Staff Writers Dec 21 2007, 12:45PM Software
Citrix creates online virtualisation training for A/NZ channel

Citrix creates online virtualisation training for A/NZ channel

Application delivery infrastructure vendor aims to ramp up channel virtualisation business with web-based technical training program for its XenServer family of virtual server platforms.
Staff Writers Dec 21 2007, 12:43PM Software

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