EDITOR'S NOTE

Good afternoon,

Today John Hilvert goes into bat for the small businesses serving the IT industry - digging up a shelved report on SME participation in Government IT deals and calling for more accountability from Government in ensuring local businesses get a share of the action.

We also report VHA's decision to replace its edge network - welcome news for those willing to stick with Vodafone for the next 12-18 months - and we feature a guest column from Google's Alan Noble on developing a native digital economy.

Finally, our thoughts this afternoon are with the people of Christchurch, New Zealand. We hope your friends and family are ok.

-- Brett Winterford

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TODAY ON ITNEWS

By Ry Crozier | February 22, 2011

Huawei's major breakthrough into the Aussie market.

By John Hilvert | February 21, 2011

Shelved report card reveals whether the ALP kept its election promise.

By Ry Crozier | February 22, 2011

New earthquake strikes region.

By John Hilvert | February 21, 2011

John Hilvert goes into bat for small businesses in the ICT sector.

By Ry Crozier | February 22, 2011

Releases half-year results.

By Alan Noble | February 22, 2011

Aussie Googler ponders the possibilities of an Australian Digital Economy.

By Staff Writer | February 22, 2011

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