TODAY ON ITNEWS
Telecommunications
Sol Trujillo steps down as Telstra chief
By
Ry Crozier
| February 26, 2009
Telstra has ended months of speculation by confirming chief executive Sol Trujillo will leave the telco on June 30.
Linux & Open Source
Microsoft files patent case against Linux-based TomTom
By
Brett Winterford
| February 26, 2009
Microsoft has filed a patent infringement notice against the Dutch manufacturers of the popular Linux-based TomTom GPS device.
Telecommunications
Telstra targets PSTN revenue revival as usage drops
By
Ry Crozier
| February 26, 2009
Telstra said it will try to increase calls terminating on its PSTN network in an effort to counter declining volumes as people cut their usage to save money.
Internet
Bushfire victims offered broadband guarantee
By
Brett Winterford
| February 26, 2009
Victims of Victoria's devastating bushfires and recent floods in Queensland may be eligible for the Australian Broadband Guarantee, according to Senator Stephen Conroy, Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy.
Mobility
Nokia and Vodafone cut jobs
By
Rosalie Marshall
| February 26, 2009
Mobile giants Nokia and Vodafone have both announced job cuts in an effort to adapt to the challenging economy.
Hardware
HP and Sun ink Solaris deal
By
Shaun Nichols
| February 26, 2009
Sun and HP have agreed to a new deal which will see the Solaris software platform offered on HP's servers.
Internet
Microsoft fixes IE 8 for new Windows
By
Shaun Nichols
| February 26, 2009
Microsoft has issued a fix for Internet Explorer 8 contained in the Windows 7 beta.
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