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PC Club ordered to pay $1.3 million to Microsoft

PC Club ordered to pay $1.3 million to Microsoft

The Federal Court has ordered PC Club Australia, its officeholders Mymy Lee and Kane Fang and business manager David Lee, to pay Microsoft $1.3 million in damages and costs for copyright, trade mark infringement and breaches of the Trade Practices Act.
Staff Writers Nov 4 2005, 1:30PM Software
Microsoft acquires file management software maker

Microsoft acquires file management software maker

Microsoft has acquired a company that provides file management services that allows users access to information from various devices over the web.
Staff Writers Nov 4 2005, 8:46AM Software
Microsoft to buy internet calling software company

Microsoft to buy internet calling software company

Microsoft, the world's largest software maker, has said it will acquire a privately held, Swiss-based company that develops technology to route and manage phone calls placed over the web.
Staff Writers Nov 3 2005, 3:27PM Software
Come to Hannover 2006, says CeBIT delegation

Come to Hannover 2006, says CeBIT delegation

A delegation from CeBIT Hannover has visited Australia to convince local software and service providers to take another look at the opportunities offered by the giant German trade show.
Fleur Doidge Nov 3 2005, 10:39AM Software
Microsoft makes big push on ad-based web software

Microsoft makes big push on ad-based web software

Microsoft, the world's largest software maker, on Tuesday said it is embarking on a major new way of doing business in which it offers its software as free online services, funded by advertising, while seeking to fend off rivals like Google.
Eric Auchard Nov 2 2005, 2:14PM Software
From the trenches: Time for wake-up call

From the trenches: Time for wake-up call

After at least two years of toing-and-froing from a throng of vendors pushing their own proprietary VoIP technology, we are now most certainly on the cusp of market acceptance.
Byron Connolly Nov 2 2005, 1:34PM Software
Microsoft unveils online Windows, Office services

Microsoft unveils online Windows, Office services

Microsoft, the world's largest software maker, has unveiled a new initiative to deliver more of its software's features and services over the internet.
Staff Writers Nov 2 2005, 10:00AM Software
IBM agrees to acquire software maker iPhrase

IBM agrees to acquire software maker iPhrase

International Business Machines Corp has agreed to buy privately held iPhrase Systems, which makes software that lets businesses search for words and phrases, even when misspelled, to improve customer service.
Philipp Gollner Nov 2 2005, 8:00AM Software
US high court won't review Microsoft patent case

US high court won't review Microsoft patent case

The US Supreme Court on Monday refused to consider an appeal by Microsoft in a case involving claims by a privately held California software firm and the University of California that Microsoft infringed their patents with its Internet Explorer browser.
Staff Writers Nov 1 2005, 11:30AM Software
Object Consulting opens Canberra office

Object Consulting opens Canberra office

Software developer and trainer Object Consulting has opened an office in Canberra to boost its arsenal targeting government business and projects.
Fleur Doidge Nov 1 2005, 10:30AM Software
Redmap wins Qld IT export prize for third time

Redmap wins Qld IT export prize for third time

Electronic document management software vendor Redmap has won the Premier of Queensland’s ICT Export Award for the third consecutive year.
Staff Writers Nov 1 2005, 10:00AM Software
Oracle hunts targets, investors wary

Oracle hunts targets, investors wary

As Oracle hunts for its next takeover target, some analysts warn the software maker should temper its spending spree to ease investor concern over a strategy that has held down the company's share price.
Michael Kahn Nov 1 2005, 9:30AM Software
Bill Gates pledges US$258 million to fight malaria

Bill Gates pledges US$258 million to fight malaria

Microsoft founder Bill Gates has pledged US$258.3 million for research and development to combat malaria, including new cash to test the
world's first vaccine against the mosquito-borne disease.
Staff Writers Nov 1 2005, 9:00AM Software
Securing dollars

Securing dollars

IT security risks are not going away. But in a world where new technology is instantly obsolete, how can resellers play a part in the action?
Fleur Doidge Oct 31 2005, 2:28PM Software
IBM to use Google desktop search deep inside firms

IBM to use Google desktop search deep inside firms

IBM and Google are collaborating to make it easier for office workers not only to search for local documents and personal email but to delve deep into corporate databases.
Eric Auchard Oct 31 2005, 11:00AM Software
Microsoft threatens to withdraw Windows in South Korea

Microsoft threatens to withdraw Windows in South Korea

Microsoft has threatened to withdraw its Windows software from South Korea if the country's antitrust agency orders it to unbundle its Instant Messenger and Media Player from the operating system.
Staff Writers Oct 31 2005, 10:00AM Software
Microsoft revises individual certifications

Microsoft revises individual certifications

Microsoft has announced a revised lineup of individual certifications with a sharper focus on acknowledging IT staff for their deeper skills and expertise.
Fleur Doidge Oct 28 2005, 11:11AM Software
Microsoft says profit up, ramp of Xbox sales

Microsoft says profit up, ramp of Xbox sales

Microsoft on Thursday posted a 24 percent rise in quarterly profit on robust sales of its Windows software, but tempered expectations about a spike in sales of its upcoming video game console and set a current-quarter revenue target below Wall Street expectations.
Staff Writers Oct 28 2005, 9:31AM Software
Zi licenses software to Ninetendo for game system

Zi licenses software to Ninetendo for game system

Canadian software maker Zi Corp has signed a licensing deal for its Decuma handwriting recognition technology with Japan's Nintendo.
Staff Writers Oct 27 2005, 12:30PM Software
BMC pledges broader channel focus

BMC pledges broader channel focus

Enterprise vendor BMC Software plans to include a partner in every service management implementation it sells, as it seeks to distance itself from its past reputation as a direct-sales driven operation.
Angus Kidman Oct 27 2005, 11:51AM Software

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