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All the latest breaking news and in-depth features about Google's channel strategy and Australian partners.

End of an era: Microsoft Encarta to shut down after 16 years

End of an era: Microsoft Encarta to shut down after 16 years

Launched in 1993, it seemed to be everywhere in those early days - from schools, universities and offices, to the bargain bins of computer retailers. And it seems just a little sad that its time may be finally up.
Daniel Long Apr 2 2009, 10:28AM Software
Google and Sherrin launch gBall

Google and Sherrin launch gBall

Google and Sherrin, the official supplier of matchballs to the AFL, have developed a football.
Staff Writers Apr 1 2009, 10:30AM Software
Google adds voice control to BlackBerry mobile app

Google adds voice control to BlackBerry mobile app

Google's My Location application for BlackBerry handsets now features voice control functions, allowing users to speak to the device when requesting information.
Staff Writers Mar 27 2009, 3:30PM Mobility
Google cuts 200 jobs from sales and marketing

Google cuts 200 jobs from sales and marketing

Recession bites deep.
Iain Thomson Mar 27 2009, 9:22AM Software
Ingram Micro Australia to distribute Google Search Appliances

Ingram Micro Australia to distribute Google Search Appliances

Ingram Micro Australia will distribute Google's search solutions to the enterprise.

Staff Writers Mar 24 2009, 10:57AM Software
Twitter not for sale, insists co-founder

Twitter not for sale, insists co-founder

Twitter has ruled out a merger or acquisition of the company but said that it would be keen to partner with other organisations, such as Google, according to a Reuters report.
Phil Muncaster Mar 13 2009, 10:16AM Software
Android-based HTC Magic due in the UK in April

Android-based HTC Magic due in the UK in April

Vodafone launches pre-sale campaign for much anticipated smartphone.
Staff Writers Mar 7 2009, 9:15AM Mobility
Google receives support for IP address stance

Google receives support for IP address stance

A Symantec expert has sided with Google in the debate over whether an IP address can be considered personal data.
Ry Crozier Mar 6 2009, 3:38PM Security
MWC: Sol faces off against Google and Skype

MWC: Sol faces off against Google and Skype

Sparks flew during Sol Trujillo’s keynote at Mobile World Congress today as the CEO was challenged over Telstra’s business model by fellow presenters Josh Silverman, CEO of Skype and Vic Gundotra, vice president of engineering at Google.
Brett Winterford Feb 20 2009, 7:25AM Mobility
Google may face monopoly probe

Google may face monopoly probe

Faces possible breakup.
Iain Thomson Feb 19 2009, 2:44PM Software
Android opens its doors to paid apps

Android opens its doors to paid apps

Google is now allowing developers to submit priced applications for the Android mobile platform.
Phil Muncaster Feb 16 2009, 7:48AM Software
Google brings books to mobile users

Google brings books to mobile users

Book Search can now be accessed from iPhone and Android devices.
Rosalie Marshall Feb 7 2009, 8:57AM Mobility
Google launches Reseller Program

Google launches Reseller Program

Google has launched a program for technology solution providers to sell Google Apps.
Staff Writers Jan 15 2009, 10:22AM Software
Google may pre-install Chrome browser

Google may pre-install Chrome browser

Search giant investigating OEM deals.
Iain Thomson Nov 22 2008, 8:43AM Software
Good green vendors are hard to find

Good green vendors are hard to find

HP, Fujitsu and IBM have topped one of the world’s first in-depth studies into the actual green credentials of ICT suppliers, as many of their counterparts were publicly named and shamed for their lack of action or refusing to even participate.
Ry Crozier Nov 13 2008, 2:18PM Hardware
Unified Comms experts talk about ROI, Google, govt and philosophy

Unified Comms experts talk about ROI, Google, govt and philosophy

At the Frost & Sullivan ICT Roundtable, representatives from five major unified communications (UC) firms talked about demonstrating ROI to potential clients, the philosophy behind product development, the use of UC in government and Google's role in the expanding market.
Kathryn Small Nov 10 2008, 3:48PM Software
Sensis concedes Australian web search to Google

Sensis concedes Australian web search to Google

Sensis and Google today announced a commercial partnership to provide local searches through Google, and place Yellow business listings on Google Maps.
Kathryn Small Nov 4 2008, 7:38AM Services
Google brings local information to iPhone

Google brings local information to iPhone

Web giant has launched a version of its Earth application for the Apple
iPhone.
Staff Writers Oct 28 2008, 7:57AM Mobility
iPhone startup brings fuel price app to Australia

iPhone startup brings fuel price app to Australia

A team of developers from Australia and the U.S. is monetising consumers’ petrol price concerns with the launch of a free-to-use iPhone application.
Liz Tay Oct 4 2008, 8:59AM Mobility
Warning: Google knows the street where you live

Warning: Google knows the street where you live

Matthew JC. Powell will never forget to bring the bins in again
Matthew JC Powell Sep 26 2008, 2:55PM Software

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