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Free Telstra wireless hotspots to Nintendo Users

Free Telstra wireless hotspots to Nintendo Users

Nintendo and Telstra have joined forces to provide free wireless access to all Nintendo DS users across Australia, in an Australian first that will allow wireless gaming at over 1000 hotspots.
Staff Writers Apr 5 2007 1:08PM Telco/ISP
PlayStation 3 generates $33m of sales in Australia

PlayStation 3 generates $33m of sales in Australia

Analyst group GfK claims PS3 hardware and software retail sales have been strong across Australia.
Staff Writers Apr 5 2007 11:13AM Hardware
Google flushes out toilet ADSL

Google flushes out toilet ADSL

April Fool's joke brings a blush to the cheeks.
Staff Writers Apr 4 2007 1:57PM Telco/ISP
PC Tools joins the Google Pack

PC Tools joins the Google Pack

Spyware Doctor added to 'essential software collection'.
Staff Writers Apr 4 2007 1:38PM Software
Opinion: Avoid haphazard builds to get the most from VoIP

Opinion: Avoid haphazard builds to get the most from VoIP

Organisations are overlooking the security risks, planning considerations and business needs in the rush to capitalise on VoIP, argues ISPhone’s James Spenceley.
Staff Writers Apr 4 2007 12:54PM Telco/ISP
PSPs replace textbooks at UK school

PSPs replace textbooks at UK school

Holyhead Secondary School in Birmingham UK has launched a programme to drop text books in favour of Sony's PlayStation Portable. .
Staff Writers Apr 4 2007 11:18AM Hardware
CeBIT Australia to feature big execs

CeBIT Australia to feature big execs

Leading commentators from Google, Sun Microsystems and Mozilla will share their knowledge with Australia’s IT industry.
Staff Writers Apr 4 2007 10:58AM Strategy
Powercast unveils wireless power unit

Powercast unveils wireless power unit

Short range and low power.
Staff Writers Apr 3 2007 2:11PM Hardware
D-Link offers 11-year wireless N warranty in Europe

D-Link offers 11-year wireless N warranty in Europe

IEEE 802.11n promises top data speed of 540Mbps.
Staff Writers Apr 3 2007 11:38AM Hardware
Microsoft rushes out animated cursor security fix

Microsoft rushes out animated cursor security fix

Microsoft is to issue an out-of-cycle patch tomorrow for a flaw it revealed last week concerning how Windows treats animated cursor files.
Staff Writers Apr 3 2007 11:32AM Security
Microsoft nixes 'Big Bang' service pack for Windows Vista

Microsoft nixes 'Big Bang' service pack for Windows Vista

One reason is that new tools such as Windows Update allow Microsoft to dribble out smaller fixes to its new OS whenever necessary.
Staff Writers Apr 2 2007 3:56PM Software
Going glocal

Going glocal

Many US-based companies fail in their overseas efforts. Even worse, they perpetuate the anti-Americanism that's already pervasive around the world. The tide must be turned to benefit the country and American businesses.
Staff Writers Apr 2 2007 3:45PM Strategy
Moving beyond IT alignment

Moving beyond IT alignment

Despite the obstacles, IT must provide a flexible infrastructure to support strategic innovation. This is best accomplished through a governance framework that incorporates five requirements.
Staff Writers Apr 2 2007 3:34PM Strategy
Avoiding globalisation traps

Avoiding globalisation traps

There are traps businesses can avoid when going global.
Staff Writers Apr 2 2007 3:27PM Strategy
Apple, EMI set to announce deal, but Beatles not included

Apple, EMI set to announce deal, but Beatles not included

JupiterResearch analyst Michael Gartenberg said a tie-up between Apple and EMI could cover a range of issues, but that a Beatles distribution pact was not likely part of the deal.
Staff Writers Apr 2 2007 3:22PM Software
A model for global innovation

A model for global innovation

IBM's venture strategy pairs it with investors and entrepreneurs around the world. Can CIOs leverage the model?
Staff Writers Apr 2 2007 3:22PM Strategy
Florida targets online predators

Florida targets online predators

Pending law imposes stiffer penalties for child porn and offline sexual encounters.

Staff Writers Apr 2 2007 3:16PM Security
ZoomInfo Search Engine Makes Business Information Free

ZoomInfo Search Engine Makes Business Information Free

The business-oriented semantic search service, tailored for finding information about companies and their employees, is expanding its reach to any Internet user.
Staff Writers Apr 2 2007 3:13PM Software
NEC integrates Australian operations

NEC integrates Australian operations

Vendor combines NEC Business Solutions and NEC Australia.
Staff Writers Apr 2 2007 2:49PM Hardware
Oracle sees strong growth in Asia Pacific region

Oracle sees strong growth in Asia Pacific region

ERP giant Oracle has seen a strong customer foothold across its database, middleware and applications businesses in the Asia Pacific region.
Staff Writers Apr 2 2007 1:37PM Software

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