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IBM sets aside US$15bn for stock repurchase

IBM sets aside US$15bn for stock repurchase

IBM's board of directors has authorised $15bn in additional funds for use in the company's stock repurchase programme.

a Staff Writer Mar 3 2008, 7:13AM Finance
NewSat has no further opportunities for an ABG license

NewSat has no further opportunities for an ABG license

Australian satellite and Internet service provider, NewSat Limited’s reapplication for an Australian Broadband Guarantee (ABG) license will not be considered in two months time by the Department of Broadband Communications and the Digital Economy.
Lilia Guan Feb 29 2008, 4:02PM Collaboration
Novell buys PlateSpin for US$205M

Novell buys PlateSpin for US$205M

Novell has announced plans to acquire PlateSpin for $205m in cash.

Lilia Guan Feb 28 2008, 7:14AM Collaboration
Linux mobile devices open new market for Australian resellers

Linux mobile devices open new market for Australian resellers

A new IDC report predicts that over the long term and certainly in next-generation devices, Linux will be a player and it won't have to capture market share from incumbents to be successful. These Linux-based products can create a new market for Australian resellers.
Lilia Guan Feb 27 2008, 2:48PM Mobility
NewSat's satellite access for rural areas put on hold

NewSat's satellite access for rural areas put on hold

Australian satellite and Internet service provider, NewSat Limited, has had its application for an Australian Broadband Guarantee (ABG) license put on hold by the Department of Broadband Communications and the Digital Economy.

Lilia Guan Feb 27 2008, 6:56AM Collaboration
Australian IT firm develops software application for iPhone

Australian IT firm develops software application for iPhone

Despite Apple not bringing the iPhone to Australia for another 18 months, one Australian software developer is determined to cash in on the iPhone phenomenon as early as possible.
Lilia Guan Feb 27 2008, 6:56AM Mobility
Gartner’s outlook for IT organisations and users

Gartner’s outlook for IT organisations and users

Predictions highlight areas where executives and IT professionals need to take action in 2008
Staff Writers Feb 25 2008, 9:14AM Strategy
Death knell tolls for Toshiba’s HD DVD

Death knell tolls for Toshiba’s HD DVD

It’s game over for Toshiba’s HD DVD format in Australia. Toshiba Australia held a press conference on the 19 February to confirm what was already in the back of everyone’s mind - Sony is now the format king.
Lilia Guan Feb 20 2008, 1:11PM Finance
IntraPower buys IPsX for $2.3M

IntraPower buys IPsX for $2.3M

Australian Internet protocol communications products and services provider IntraPower has acquired, IPsX (IP Services Xchange), for the sum of $2.3 million, being $1.725 million cash plus approximately 575,000 shares.
Lilia Guan Feb 18 2008, 8:19AM Collaboration
Liberal party claims Labor has raided communications fund for the bush

Liberal party claims Labor has raided communications fund for the bush

Shadow Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy Bruce Billson, has come out all guns blazing at the Government, claiming it has made its first moves to raid rural Australia’s 'future proofing' Communications Fund.
a Staff Writer Feb 16 2008, 9:00AM Collaboration
Ovum: Microsoft’s vision for IT service providers and software developers

Ovum: Microsoft’s vision for IT service providers and software developers

Microsoft provided an update on everything that it sells to service providers including software and services that operators use to run their internal businesses, which account for an overwhelming portion of the revenue.
Lilia Guan Feb 15 2008, 7:01AM Software
Netscape launches business grade channel program for ISP resellers

Netscape launches business grade channel program for ISP resellers

As part of Australian Internet Service Provider (ISP), Netscape, launch of its BusinessOne package for end-users, Netscape has also renewed its focus on SMB ISP resellers.
Lilia Guan Feb 14 2008, 2:57PM Mobility
Is time running out for traditional storage?

Is time running out for traditional storage?

With the continuing rise of virtualisation, we assess if traditional storage means are moribund
Trevor Treharne Feb 7 2008, 11:49AM Data centre
LCD sales drive profits for Sharp

LCD sales drive profits for Sharp

Sharp continues to earn healthy profits from LCD panels despite tough competition, according to the company's latest quarterly earnings report.

Simon Burns Feb 6 2008, 5:33AM Finance
Skype for the PSP goes live

Skype for the PSP goes live

Sony has released the latest firmware update for European PlayStation Portable users, enabling them to make and receive VoIP calls over
Skype.
a Staff Writer Feb 1 2008, 6:44AM Mobility
IBM tones down Power6 for small firms

IBM tones down Power6 for small firms

IBM plans to use its Power6 processors to underpin a line of virtualisations systems targeted at small and medium-sized businesses.
Shaun Nichols Jan 31 2008, 7:35AM Hardware
Demand for more IT services in WA

Demand for more IT services in WA

To cash in on the high demand for IT services and products in Western Australia, IT provider Westway Nominees has gone on the acquisition trail, netting its first buy with another WA IT service provider, Reynolds Technology.
Lilia Guan Jan 23 2008, 1:48PM Services
Ikea rapped for flat-pack spam

Ikea rapped for flat-pack spam

Security firm Tier-3 has warned companies to review IT security arrangements following a potentially serious spam incident that affected the email servers of furniture giant Ikea.
Clement James Jan 23 2008, 7:31AM Security
Oz company to manage privacy information for New Zealand citizens

Oz company to manage privacy information for New Zealand citizens

The Office of the Privacy Commissioner (OPC) New Zealand has selected an enterprise content management (ECM) solution from Objective Corporation to support its role in promoting and protecting the privacy of New Zealand citizens.
Staff Writers Jan 22 2008, 1:13PM Software
Microsoft teams with Barcelona for supercomputing research

Microsoft teams with Barcelona for supercomputing research

The Barcelona Supercomputing Centre (BSC) has joined forces with Microsoft to research the interaction of microprocessors and software over the next 10 years.
a Staff Writer Jan 22 2008, 7:40AM Hardware

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