TODAY ON ITNEWS
Internet
Optus joins ISP net filter trials
By
Staff writers
| April 22, 2009
Optus has won a place in the second round of the Federal Government's controversial internet filtering trials, whilst Telstra will now also conduct non consumer-facing technical tests of filtering technology.
Mobility
CSIRO patent case closes with secret deals
By
Brett Winterford
| April 22, 2009
A patent battle between Australia's CSIRO and 14 of the world's largest technology companies has settled out of court with a series of secret deals.
Telecommunications
CCC hopes Concept Economics' NBN costs 'are their last'
By
Ry Crozier
| April 22, 2009
The Competitive Carriers Coalition has slammed a report by Concept Economics released today that claims the NBN could cost up to $70 billion to build while offering little benefit to consumers.
Telecommunications
Telstra scoops $1bn CBA telco services deal
By
Staff writers
| April 22, 2009
The Commonwealth Bank of Australia has awarded a $1 billion managed services contract to Telstra as part of a planned network upgrade.
Internet
Bottle claims upper hand in auDA case
By
Ry Crozier
| April 22, 2009
Bottle Domains has reportedly received another "favourable" outcome in its case against the Australian domain name regulator over .AU accreditation.
Software
Xstrata Technology signs $1.5m deal with DiData
By
Jenny Eagle
| April 22, 2009
The two year deal will see DiData take care of Xstrata Technology's managed services for its unified communications infrastructure.
Security
Concern as Microsoft fails to patch PowerPoint flaw
By
Iain Thomson
| April 22, 2009
Security experts are expressing concern at Microsoft's failure to patch a flaw in PowerPoint that is already being exploited by malware writers.
Business
IceTV wins High Court battle against Nine
By
Staff writers
| April 22, 2009
Electronic program guide (EPG) provider IceTV has won a three-year battle with the Nine Network over allegations of copyright infringement.
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