TODAY ON ITNEWS
Security
New task force to examine ISP level content filtering
By
Staff writers
| November 18, 2008
The Australian Computer Society (ACS) has formed a new e-security task force to look into the Federal government's controversial ISP filtering scheme.
Business
Yahoo's Yang to step down; search on for new CEO
By
Staff Writers
| November 18, 2008
Yahoo said Jerry Yang will step down as chief executive as soon as the board finds a replacement -- and we've got a list of likely candidates.
Business
Infrastructure funding to drive IT jobs
By
Ry Crozier
| November 18, 2008
It could be February or March next year before the Canberra job market recovers from the Gershon Review, but it will likely be on the back of resurgent spending on large infrastructure projects, according to one of Australia's largest IT recruiters.
Business
HP furious over Vista Capable campaign
By
Iain Thomson
| November 18, 2008
Emails in the ongoing class action law suit against Microsoft over its Vista Capable campaign have revealed the depth of animosity it caused with Microsoft partners.
Software
Microsoft delivers its first SaaS suite
By
Rosalie Marshall
| November 18, 2008
Microsoft has announced Exchange and Office SharePoint will be available as online subscription services for US customers from today, and for UK customers from spring time next year.
Hardware
New Intel chip faster, matches some AMD features
By
Staff Writers
| November 18, 2008
Intel began selling its new Core i7 processor on Monday, finally matching the lower power consumption and ability to handle multiple tasks offered by smaller competitor Advanced Micro Devices.
Security
Symantec gains new CEO, MessageLabs
By
Staff writers
| November 18, 2008
Global security firm Symantec announced today that it has finalised its acquisition of MessageLabs, and CEO John Thompson will retire to be replaced by Enrique Salem.
Internet
ARM, Adobe collaborate on mobile Web browsing
By
Staff Writers
| November 18, 2008
LONDON (Reuters) - Software maker Adobe Systems and chip designer ARM Holdings will collaborate to bring better Web services to ARM-powered devices including cellphones from most of the world's biggest handset makers.
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