Government must play bigger role in broadband takeup: IDC Market researcher IDC has called for the government to take concrete steps to grow broadband adoption in Australia, arguing that public sector efforts were a crucial spur to the market overseas. More...
Microsoft to launch IM client beta with VoIP support Microsoft is expected to announce beta availability this week for its new real-time collaboration client, codenamed Istanbul. More...
AMD unveils its fastest desktop chip Advanced Micro Devices this week introduced its fastest desktop processor, heating up competition with rival chip maker Intel for the hearts of PC enthusiasts and hard-core gamers. More...
Traditional anti-virus can't meet new threats The need to defend networked electronic gear like PDAs and smartphones will drive anti-virus defences away from the signature-based techniques of today and toward next-generation behavioural-based tactics. More...
WinServer 2003 SP RC1 Microsoft is prepping new test versions of Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 and Windows Update Services for availability this quarter, the company said. More...
Fingerprint system for border security criticised US-VISIT, the US federal government's multibillion dollar effort to create a "virtual border" monitored by computer networks, was criticised yesterday by Congressman Jim Turner. More...
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