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By Ry Crozier | November 04, 2008

Telstra is at the centre of a new storm amid allegations that it pulled out of tomorrow's NBN debate after a failed last-minute attempt to oust the Competitive Carriers Coalition (CCC) and Paul Budde from the Broadband World conference program.

By Staff writers | November 04, 2008

iPhone 3G subsidies could reduce Optus' EBITDA by approximately $44 million for the quarter ended 30 September 2008, according to documents filed by the SingTel Group today.

By Sylvie Barak | November 04, 2008

Lewis Hamilton wasn't the only Brit setting records for speed today as UK retailer Yoyo Tech unveiled the world's fastest desktop PC, unceremoniously shoving the two time winning 8-core SUN UltraSPARC system from its throne.

By Staff writers | November 04, 2008

Data centre customers could find themselves forking out more for their space in 2009 as supply struggles to catch up with burgeoning demand in the sector.

By Staff writers | November 04, 2008

Merit pay increases for next year may be as much as 25 percent less than previously thought as the economic crisis starts to bite, according to data released today.

By Ben Hirschler | November 04, 2008

A mechanical snake that can enter the body through natural orifices -- not an incision -- to perform operations is just one futuristic device researchers believe will transform traditional surgical techniques.

By Diane Bartz | November 04, 2008

Yahoo and Google have drastically scaled back the scope of their search advertising deal, a person close to the discussions said on Monday, in a last-ditch effort to win U.S. antitrust approval.

By Staff writers | November 04, 2008

Global infrastructure company Parsons Brinckerhoff (PB) has chosen Verizon Business to build and manage a secure Internet protocol (IP) communications network under a three-year, US$5 million agreement.

By Daniel Robinson | November 04, 2008

Solaris 10 10/08 offers enhancements in virtualisation and ZFS file system.

By Sasha Muller | November 04, 2008

A startling achievement: a highly capable mini-laptop for under $700. Only mediocre battery life mars its appeal.

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