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Yahoo enhances search tools 
Software
Yahoo enhances search tools
May 16, 2008 | Comment Now 
Yahoo has launched a new search tools for developers that will enable businesses to control aspects of their search listing.
 
Fujitsu boffins outline the future of IT 
Hardware
Fujitsu boffins outline the future of IT
May 16, 2008 | Comment Now 
Technologists at Fujitsu Siemens Computers are predicting that the computing power within a PC will have increased a million-fold in 25 years time.
 
IBM introduces next generation blade server  
Networking
IBM introduces next generation blade server
May 15, 2008 | Comment Now 
IBM has introduced a new blade server called the BladeCenter QS22.
 
IT greenhouse emissions to quadruple by 2020 
Hardware
IT greenhouse emissions to quadruple by 2020
May 2, 2008 | Comment Now 
Greenhouse gas emissions from datacentre operations are set to quadruple by 2020, reports management consultancy McKinsey.
 
Apple updates iMac range 
Hardware
Apple updates iMac range
Apr 29, 2008 | Comment Now 
Apple has updated its iMac range with the addition of Intel Core 2 Duo processors and NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GS graphics cards – although the latter is an additional option.
 
Yahoo unveils social platform strategy 
Software
Yahoo unveils social platform strategy
Apr 28, 2008 | Comment Now 
Yahoo has announced a bold new initiative which sees the company aiming to recast itself as a major online developer platform, much like Facebook.
 
Cisco closes in on the datacentre 
Networking
Cisco closes in on the datacentre
Apr 11, 2008 | Comment Now 
Network infrastructure giant Cisco has renewed its commitment to the datacentre with the launch of a new series of switches, a new channel strategy and the announcement it will ...
 
Symantec acquires app streaming vendor 
Security
Symantec acquires app streaming vendor
Apr 11, 2008 | Comment Now 
Symantec has announced its intention to acquire AppStream, a company specialising in application virtualisation technology. The deal is expected to close in June, according to ...
 
ISO approval is mixed blessing 
Software
ISO approval is mixed blessing
Apr 8, 2008 | Comment Now 
Microsoft’s success in gaining ISO standard status for its Office Open XML file format is either good or bad news, depending on your point of view.
 
Firms fail to secure wireless networks 
Security
Firms fail to secure wireless networks
Apr 7, 2008 | Comment Now 
Wireless security vendor AirDefense has released new research which suggests that even the most cautious organisations are leaving their networks unprotected.
 
Oracle bolsters acquisition war chest 
Software
Oracle bolsters acquisition war chest
Apr 7, 2008 | Comment Now 
Software giant Oracle is readying a US$5 billion bond-funded war-chest in order to pay for its acquisition of middleware maker BEA Systems, as well as funding further acquisitio...
 
VMware tools provide virtual lifecycle controls 
Networking
VMware tools provide virtual lifecycle controls
Apr 2, 2008 | Comment Now 
VMware today announced the general availability of its Lifecycle Manager tool, which provides users with cradle-to-grave control over the deployment of virtual machines.
 
Hardware failure chief cause of disruption 
Hardware
Hardware failure chief cause of disruption
Apr 1, 2008 | Comment Now 
Hardware failures remain the most common cause of IT service disruptions, according to business continuity firm Sungard Availability Services, accounting for more than a third ...
 
Oracle augments Linux with clustering 
Software
Oracle augments Linux with clustering
Mar 31, 2008 | Comment Now 
Oracle is to offer a version of its highly praised clustering technology specifically for Linux users at no additional cost.
 
Atempo updates archiving tools 
Storage
Atempo updates archiving tools
Mar 31, 2008 | Comment Now 
Archiving company Atempo is readying the next version of its file archiving software, which it promises will simplify the process of long-term data retention.
 
Wireless watchers eye CTIA for Windows Mobile clues 
Software
Wireless watchers eye CTIA for Windows Mobile clues
Mar 31, 2008 | Comment Now 
Wireless symposium CTIA kicks off in Las Vegas this week, with industry leaders poised to debate the business impact that next-generation communications. But Microsoft looks ...
 
Microsoft groups together social contacts 
Software
Microsoft groups together social contacts
Mar 26, 2008 | Comment Now 
Windows Live, Microsoft's online application arm has partnered with a number of social networking sites to ease the portability of address books.
 
Xerox releases green calculator for businesses 
Hardware
Xerox releases green calculator for businesses
Mar 26, 2008 | Comment Now 
Xerox has released a 'Sustainability Calculator' for eco-aware businesses that want to limit their carbon footprint and energy consumption.
 
SAS upgrades BI platform 
Software
SAS upgrades BI platform
Mar 19, 2008 | Comment Now 
SAS has updated its business intelligence platform, strengthening its analytics, data visualisation and data management capabilities. It has also agreed to acquire natural ...
 
Novell's antitrust suit against Microsoft get go-ahead 
Software
Novell's antitrust suit against Microsoft get go-ahead
Mar 19, 2008 | Comment Now 
The US Supreme Court has cleared the way for Novell to proceed with its multi-billion antitrust case against Microsoft, which it accuses of unfairly undermining its WordPerfect ...
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Leigh Berrell - Utilities CIO of the Year
Leigh Berrell - Utilities CIO of the Year
Yarra Valley Water CIO Leigh Berrell accepts his Benchmark Award for Utilities CIO of the Year.
Wayne McMahon - Retail CIO of the Year
Wayne McMahon - Retail CIO of the Year
Domino's Pizza CIO Wayne McMahon accepts his Benchmark Award for Retail CIO of the Year.
Inside Perpetual's ongoing IT transformation
Inside Perpetual's ongoing IT transformation
CIO Jenny Levy discusses how outsourcing will help the firm "simplify, refocus and grow".
Managing Complexity - Defence's Daniel McCabe
Managing Complexity - Defence's Daniel McCabe
Daniel McCabe, Assistant Secretary of Australia's Department of Defence, provides the audience at the iTnews Data Centre Strategy Summit with a deep dive into the organisation's data centre consolidation program.
How Facebook designed the data centre from scratch - Marco Magarelli
How Facebook designed the data centre from scratch - Marco Magarelli
The full keynote by Facebook data centre architect Marco Magarelli at the Australian Data Centre Strategy Summit. Magarelli details the design considerations behind the social network's Prineville, Oregon; North Carolina and Luleå, Sweden data centres.
Modernising Legacy Data Centres - Telstra's Jon Curry
Modernising Legacy Data Centres - Telstra's Jon Curry
Telstra general manager of managed data centres Jon Curry guides the audience at the iTnews Australian Data Centre Summit through the build of the telco's Clayton, Victoria data centre.
NSW Government launches NABERS data centre rating tools
NSW Government launches NABERS data centre rating tools
Matthew Clark from the NSW Department of Environment guides facilties managers through the details of the new NABERS data centre energy rating tool at the Australian Data Centre Strategy Summit.
NABERS launch panel: Australian Data Centre Strategy Summit
NABERS launch panel: Australian Data Centre Strategy Summit
Matthew Clark (NSW Dept of Environment), Greg Boorer (Canberra Data Centres), Glenn Allan (National Australia Bank), Mike Andrea (Strategic Directions) and Bob Sharon (Green Global Consulting) discuss the impact of the NABERS data centre rating.
Judges notes: Fortescue Metals [The Benchmark Awards]
Judges notes: Fortescue Metals [The Benchmark Awards]
iTnews' panel of judges discuss Fortescue Metals 'New World of Work" project, one of three shortlisted finalists for the Industrials category of the CIO Benchmark Awards.
Judges notes: Retail [The Benchmark Awards]
Judges notes: Retail [The Benchmark Awards]
iTnews' panel of judges discuss the shortlisted finalists for the Retail category of the CIO Benchmark Awards.
Judges notes: Pacific Aluminium [The Benchmark Awards]
Judges notes: Pacific Aluminium [The Benchmark Awards]
iTnews' panel of judges discuss Pacific Aluminium's lightning fast service desk refresh, one of three shortlisted finalists for the Industrials category of the CIO Benchmark Awards.
Judges notes: Domino's Pizza [The Benchmark Awards]
Judges notes: Domino's Pizza [The Benchmark Awards]
iTnews' panel of judges discuss Domino's Pizza's shift to hosted services, one of three shortlisted finalists for the Retail category of the CIO Benchmark Awards.
Judges notes: McDonald's Australia [The Benchmark Awards]
Judges notes: McDonald's Australia [The Benchmark Awards]
iTnews' panel of judges discuss McDonald's Australia's new self-service portal for employees, one of three shortlisted finalists for the Retail category of the CIO Benchmark Awards.
Judges notes: ING Direct [The Benchmark Awards]
Judges notes: ING Direct [The Benchmark Awards]
iTnews' panel of judges discuss ING Direct's 'Bank in a Box', one of three shortlisted finalists for the banking and finance category of the CIO Benchmark Awards.
Judges notes: Yarra Valley Water [The Benchmark Awards]
Judges notes: Yarra Valley Water [The Benchmark Awards]
iTnews' panel of judges discuss Yarra Valley Water's insourcing project, one of three shortlisted finalists for the Utilities category of the CIO Benchmark Awards.
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