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BREAKING IT NEWS FOR AUSTRALIAN BUSINESS Wednesday March 4, 2009
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EDITOR'S NOTE

Good morning,

As expected, yesterday's Senate committee hearings on the NBN resulted in some interesting discussions taking place - and it's fair to say few sessions were more highly anticipated than Telstra's.

Seems it's also fair to say some Senators were a bit surprised when Telstra distributed reports to them on their remaining options for an NBN build.

Essentially there are two viable models remaining, according to Telstra. Have a read and let us know what you think.

-- Ry Crozier

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TODAY ON ITNEWS

Telecommunications
Telstra offers handy NBN tips to the Government

By Brett Winterford | March 04, 2009

The Federal Government has very few remaining viable options left to meet its requirements for a national broadband network, according to Telstra's head of public policy, David Quilty.

 
 
Operating Systems
Developers largely behind Windows 7

By Iain Thomson | March 04, 2009

Microsoft has released details of its plans for Windows 7 and developers commenting on the announcement have proved largely supportive.

 
 
Business
Business and IT goals remain disconnected

By Tom Young | March 04, 2009

Half of chief executives think there are still significant barriers that prevent IT projects adding to the value of a business, according to a study by the IT Governance Institute (ITGI).

 
 
Telecommunications
iiNet disconnect out of Telstra's hands

By Brett Winterford | March 04, 2009

Telstra is not deliberately yanking the copper from under iiNet's Naked DSL customers in Canberra, as reported in the Australian Financial Review yesterday.

 
 
Security
Symantec outlines Project Guru service

By David Neal | March 04, 2009

Symantec has used the Demo 09 conference in California to preview a new web-based service that lets technology experts work as problem fixers for friends and family without having to travel to their physical location.

 
 
Networking
Nortel reports loss of US$5.8bn for 2008

By Phil Muncaster | March 04, 2009

Communications giant Nortel had more bad news for its shareholders today, after announcing a loss of US$5.8 billion for 2008.

 
 

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