Can't view this message? Click here to view it online


Wednesday, 9th April 2008

Latest headlines

Queensland Uni giving schools the quickest Internet in the the land

The University of Queensland is paving a high-speed broadband revolution for school communities with a new network that allows them to connect to the internet at a speed of one gigabit a second (Gbps). ... Read More >>

	Google releases application development engine
	IBM adds to its security roster
	Data breach bosses 'should go to jail'
	EMC spends US$213 million acquiring Iomega
	VeriSign pitches one-time password tool
	Vignette goes social
	Workers call for improved search in enterprises
	Couples turn to online espionage
	Nokia 'Tube' takes on the iPhone
	Malware mimicking legitimate business
	Spam levels remain steady in March

Most read articles

Internet
Computer games make players less violent
A new study of computer gamers has found that a session in front of World of Warcraft can make players less stressed and more calm..

Software
Computer system makes best sports bets
Researchers have created a computer ranking system that consistently predicts US basketball rankings more accurately than polls of sportswriters, coaches, currently used formulas and computer models, and even the tournament seeds themselves.

Linux & Open Source
Open source the biggest potential game changer for government: Senator Lundy
Senator Kate Lundy hosted a pre-2020 Summit event in Canberra last week to generate ideas on how open source technology, open standards and open access to information might transform the way government departments and the business world operate.

Telecommunications
Telstra and Alcatel link Oz to US with submarine cable
Telstra and Alcatel-Lucent have demonstrated a new 9,000 kilometre submarine cable that - both organisations claim - will dramatically increase Internet capacity between Australia and the United States.

Operating Systems
Microsoft Windows 7 two years away
Despite ramping up efforts to improve Vista traction in the marketplace, Microsoft is already preparing for the release of its latest operating software – codename Windows 7 – following an announcement by Bill Gates.

Events

Event Name	Location	Date
Voice Leadership Forum 2008	Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel	10/04/2008
DDLS' TrainIT for Charity	Dimension Data Learning Solutions- Level 10, Thakral House, 301 George St, Sydney 2000	24/04/2008
Retail World	Sydney Convention Centre	17/06/2008
5th Annual Project Management Australia (PMOZ) Conference 2008	Sofitel Melbourne	18/08/2008
CeBIT Australia 2008	Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour	20/05/2008

General Info

Has this message been forwarded to you? To receive iTnewswire register here
Send your comments and questions about this newsletter to itnews@haymarketmedia.com.au
To signup for more free Haymarket newsletters click here
Advertise with iTnews

The email address for this subscription is #EmailAddr#. To change your email address or to receive other FREE Haymarket Media newsletters, click here.

If you no longer wish to receive this newsletter, please unsubscribe.

We respect your privacy; should you no longer wish to receive mailings from iTnews Australia, simply click on the link above. Please do not reply to this email. To view our Privacy Policy, go to the Haymarket Media Privacy Policy.
Your comments and suggestions about this email and other Haymarket Media products or services can be emailed to support@haymarketmedia.com.au

Copyright © 2008 Haymarket Media. All rights reserved.
ABN 610 8306 3914 | ACN 083 063 914