EDITOR'S NOTE

Good morning,

Hosted versions of Microsoft Office look like being available in Australia within two months.

Also today, the business intelligence market continues to consolidate and ISP speed claims come under the microscope.

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Contradicts claims RIM were shut out of negotiations.

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Disparate users create security holes.

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