EDITOR'S NOTE

Good morning,

A new study has urged CIOs to consider open source over proprietary software or public cloud services when replacing legacy gear. But the study's author warns that open source won't be a cure-all for some companies.

And the NSW Government has kicked into gear on its data centre reform initiative, issuing a tender for planning and migration services.

-- James Hutchinson

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Forms expert catalogue.

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Queensland ICT shared services provider latest on the block.

By Juha Saarinen | September 14, 2012

$50 million deal in payment system buy.

By James Hutchinson | September 14, 2012

Urges legislative caution on national security reforms.

By James Hutchinson | September 14, 2012

$500-700 million potential cost to implement.

By Juha Saarinen | September 17, 2012

Rations stocks.

By Staff Writer | September 17, 2012

Preliminary ruling finds no case for four patents.

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Incompatible Androids forks not allowed.

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