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Microsoft gives away Office 2003 XML schemas

Microsoft gives away Office 2003 XML schemas

In a move to please the European Commission and governments globally, Microsoft has promised to make its Office 2003 XML reference schemas available royalty-free early December.
Paula Rooney Nov 18 2003, 12:00AM Software
Office interoperability up front in Microsoft, EU accord

Office interoperability up front in Microsoft, EU accord

Microsoft is slated to announce details of its anti-trust accord with the European Union today, 17 November, that should ease interoperability issues between its Office software suite and third-party programs.
Paula Rooney Nov 17 2003, 12:00AM Software
Xandros unveils new Linux desktop

Xandros unveils new Linux desktop

Xandros launched the newest version of its Linux-compatible desktop graphical environment on Wednesday, hoping to entice users away from the virus- and worm-plagued Windows.
Staff Writers Nov 14 2003, 12:00AM Software
Dell reports record revenue

Dell reports record revenue

Dell Thursday showed what a growing, financially strong, industry-leading company looks like when it reported record revenue and earnings for its third quarter, which ended October 31.
Joseph F. Kovar Nov 14 2003, 12:00AM Software
Microsoft bounty a start: Gordon

Microsoft bounty a start: Gordon

Microsoft's bounty money will not impact virus writing activity, and is only one step in stemming release of malicious code, says a virus writer psychology expert.
Siobhan Chapman Nov 13 2003, 12:00AM Software
HP unveils Adaptive Enterprise strategy

HP unveils Adaptive Enterprise strategy

Hewlett-Packard has announced more than 40 services and software products related to its adaptive enterprise strategy - and topped it off with an acquisition.
Joseph F. Kovar Nov 13 2003, 12:00AM Software
QAS addresses Professional Advantage

QAS addresses Professional Advantage

Melbourne ISV and system integrator Professional Advantage has signed a partnership deal with QAS to bundle the latter’s address management software with Epicor CRM for its mid-market customers.
Fleur Doidge Nov 13 2003, 12:00AM Software
More development work outsourced: META

More development work outsourced: META

IT development work is increasingly being outsourced, according to a report from a research organisation.
Vivienne Fisher , Staff Writers Nov 13 2003, 12:00AM Software
WDG rolls out advanced search firepower to Vic govt

WDG rolls out advanced search firepower to Vic govt

Victorian web development services provider WDG has won a six-figure deal with that state’s Department of Human Services to deploy advanced search engine technology for 8000 intranet-connected employees and four public websites.
Fleur Doidge Nov 11 2003, 12:00AM Software
CIOs may loosen purse-strings

CIOs may loosen purse-strings

A new report has suggested resellers may need to lift their game in a slowly improving market, with 65 percent of Australasian CIOs citing getting better value for money from vendors and service providers as a key general IT challenge.
Staff Writers Nov 11 2003, 12:00AM Software
Can Microsoft succeed with the Tablet PC?

Can Microsoft succeed with the Tablet PC?

On the first anniversary of the release of the Windows XP Tablet PC operating system, the question remains whether Microsoft's latest pen computing platform can succeed where others have failed before.
Paula Rooney Nov 10 2003, 12:00AM Software
Sun to unveil Project Rave by year’s end

Sun to unveil Project Rave by year’s end

Sun Microsystems will release a technology preview of its Project Rave rapid application development tool for Java by the end of the year, with a beta and formal beta program to follow sometime in 2004, a Sun executive said Thursday.
Elizabeth Montalbano Nov 7 2003, 12:00AM Software
Senetas more secure than ever

Senetas more secure than ever

Australian business intelligence vendor Senetas is on track for further steady growth this financial year on the back of its security portfolio sales through subsidiary CTAM.
Staff Writers Nov 5 2003, 12:00AM Software
PeopleSoft sharpens management team

PeopleSoft sharpens management team

Under the shadow of Oracle’s hostile bid, PeopleSoft has outlined its local integration strategy after its merger with JD Edwards, including a new management team, cuts to back-office staff and a product roadmap.
Siobhan Chapman Nov 4 2003, 12:00AM Software
It’s a tough market: Tech One

It’s a tough market: Tech One

Australian software vendor Technology One announced $47.44 million in revenue for its 2003 financial year, but warned that it expected tough market conditions to continue
Vivienne Fisher Oct 31 2003, 12:00AM Software
Hostway announces reseller program

Hostway announces reseller program

Web hosting company Hostway has spelt out its first multi-tier reseller program for Australian partners.
Fleur Doidge Oct 31 2003, 12:00AM Software
Blue lava flows near Gosford

Blue lava flows near Gosford

Reincarnated Sydney ISV and services provider Blue Lava Solutions opens an R&D facility on the Central Coast next month to intensify its focus on software development.
Fleur Doidge Oct 30 2003, 12:00AM Software
Australian e-health firm to sue UK rivals

Australian e-health firm to sue UK rivals

An Australian health informatics vendor is planning legal action in the UK, alleging that a recent merger between rival companies may destroy its distribution channel there.
Fleur Doidge Oct 29 2003, 12:00AM Software
MGR.eco buys Computer Gate

MGR.eco buys Computer Gate

Warranty extension and support services startup MGR.eco Solutions has bought a small Melbourne IT reseller, Computer Gate, for an undisclosed sum.
Fleur Doidge Oct 28 2003, 12:00AM Software
IBM to out-Yukon Yukon?

IBM to out-Yukon Yukon?

IBM Software may be trying to steal Microsoft thunder with upcoming features for its DB2 database.
Barbara Darrow Oct 27 2003, 12:00AM Software

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