TODAY ON ITNEWS
Security
Westpac online customers get free security software
By
Ry Crozier
| December 16, 2008
Westpac has extended a deal to give its online banking customers 12 months' free access to PC Tools' Internet Security suite for a second year.
Telecommunications
Conroy cans Telstra wireless broadband threats
By
Staff writers
| December 16, 2008
Broadband Minister Stephen Conroy has dismissed the threat of a wireless broadband network from Telstra competing with the NBN on level speed terms because 'the laws of physics say that's not right'.
Hardware
China experts devise cheaper electricity cells
By
Staff Writers
| December 16, 2008
Scientists in China have devised a fuel cell using alkaline membranes, which can potentially bring down the cost of manufacturing because less expensive metals would be needed.
Software
IT vendors team up to address Gershon findings
By
Staff writers
| December 16, 2008
Compuware and Fujitsu claim they can help federal government agencies address the Gershon Report requirements of cutting contractor numbers and reducing IT budgets - by selling them more software and services.
Internet
WIPO bumps Aussie domain name dispute panel numbers
By
Staff writers
| December 16, 2008
The name principal of a Melbourne law firm is the latest admission to the World Intellectual Property Organisation's (WIPO) domain name panel, which examines domain name disputes globally.
Internet
Yahoo unveils new toolbar for Web browsing
By
Staff Writers
| December 16, 2008
Yahoo unveiled a new toolbar on Monday that will give Web users access to their e-mail as they surf the Web, the latest step in its strategy to make its products more open to users and third parties.
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