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EFTel buys Instant Communication

EFTel buys Instant Communication

ASX-listed EFTel has acquired Queensland-based ISP Instant Communication, its third in a month.
Staff Writers Aug 14 2006 12:06PM Telco/ISP
Gigabyte, ASUS in joint venture

Gigabyte, ASUS in joint venture

Component giants Gigabyte Technology and ASUSTek Computer have established a joint venture that would see a newly established subsidiary produce Gigabyte-branded motherboards and graphics cards.
Staff Writers Aug 10 2006 2:13PM Hardware
MobileActive heads into real estate

MobileActive heads into real estate

ASX-listed mobile phone content provider, MobileActive has signed a heads of agreement to acquire the assets and intellectual property of mapShed’s ‘Mobile Real Estate’ technology.
Staff Writers Aug 9 2006 11:59AM Telco/ISP
Chariot retrenches 48 staff, closes offices

Chariot retrenches 48 staff, closes offices

Adelaide-based ISP Chariot has closed nine offices in NSW and Queensland and retrenched 48 full time and casual staff following a company restructure announced Tuesday by new CEO Garry Hersey.
Staff Writers Aug 8 2006 4:05PM Telco/ISP
Clarity wins Indonesia telco deal

Clarity wins Indonesia telco deal

Software developer Clarity won a contract to rollout its operational support systems (OSS) at 3G network operator Indonesia PT Hutchison CP Telecommunications (HCPT).
Staff Writers Aug 8 2006 2:36PM Telco/ISP
News briefs

News briefs

More military woes The personal information of about 28,000 U.S. Navy sailors and their family members was posted on a public website, a month after the personal data of 26.5 million veterans and active duty military personnel was compromised. Chief of Navy Personnel J.C. Harvey Jr. was told that an unnamed website hosted five data spreadsheets containing personal information on several Navy members and dependents. All of the affected personnel were stationed in areas devastated by Hurricane Katrina in 2005, according to the Navy's website.
Staff Writers Aug 7 2006 9:48PM Security
Company news

Company news

Louis Turpen, former CEO of San Francisco International Airport, has joined Vidient Systems' Board of Advisors. Turpen will lend his counterterrorism experience while on the board at Vidient, a developer of behavior recognition software used to detect breaches. Turpen joins other notable figures on the board, including Richard Clarke, former White House cybersecurity adviser. www.vidient.com
Staff Writers Aug 7 2006 9:05PM Security
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Staff Writers Aug 7 2006 8:22PM Security
Cellnet’s profit drops, restructure to blame

Cellnet’s profit drops, restructure to blame

Distributor, Cellnet’s net profit after tax dropped 76 per cent drop to $1.6 million for the year to 30 June, according to a preliminary end of year report.
Staff Writers Aug 3 2006 12:08PM Financial Services
Virus epidemic due to hit in August

Virus epidemic due to hit in August

Virus epidemic could hit in August, a month traditionally known for virus epidemics, according to Kaspersky Labs.
Staff Writers Aug 2 2006 3:00PM Security
Sarbox hurting US stock exchanges

Sarbox hurting US stock exchanges

The American Stock Exchange chief has come out criticising post-Enron rules, claiming the rules make it hard for smaller companies accessing US capital markets.
Staff Writers Aug 2 2006 9:29AM Strategy
Top prevalent malware threats

Top prevalent malware threats

Anti-virus vendor Sophos has revealed that the Netsky-P worm, first seen in March 2004, remains the most widespread piece of malware travelling via email around the world.
Staff Writers Aug 1 2006 9:29AM Security
PayPal, Ebay focus of phising scams

PayPal, Ebay focus of phising scams

PayPal and Ebay users are copping the brunt of the current storm of phising emails according to Sophos.
Staff Writers Jul 28 2006 11:53AM Security
Iemma Gov announces plan for ICT plan

Iemma Gov announces plan for ICT plan

The NSW Government has announced an initiative aimed at shaving off $0.5 billion off its ICT investment over the next four years.
Staff Writers Jul 27 2006 3:58PM Strategy
System simulates fault tolerance of the brain

System simulates fault tolerance of the brain

University of Manchester to build brain style computer.
Staff Writers Jul 27 2006 11:43AM Oddware
Patent changes considered to protect innovation

Patent changes considered to protect innovation

UK government office looks at role in encouraging invention.
Staff Writers Jul 21 2006 10:13AM Software
Offshoring continues to grow

Offshoring continues to grow

Outsourcing advisor says foreign market is still getting bigger.
Staff Writers Jul 21 2006 10:13AM Strategy
iVox demystifies VoIP

iVox demystifies VoIP

VoIP vendor, iVox Communications has released a white paper detailing the ins and outs of VoIP.
Staff Writers Jul 20 2006 2:03PM Telco/ISP
Optus D1 Satellite ready for lift off

Optus D1 Satellite ready for lift off

Optus has confirmed the acceptance of the D1 satellite from satellite manufacturer, Orbital Sciences Corporation in Dulles, Virginia USA.
Staff Writers Jul 20 2006 1:37PM Hardware
Eclipse wins Microsoft award

Eclipse wins Microsoft award

Local services outfit Eclipse Computing has been announced the winner of the Microsoft Business Solutions Outstanding Partner of the Year (Asia Pacific category).
Staff Writers Jul 19 2006 9:00AM Software

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