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Linux moves towards unified APIs

Linux moves towards unified APIs

Portland Project releases beta version of its programming interfaces to boost
development of desktop Linux apps.
Staff Writers Jul 5 2006 10:00AM Software
Virtualisation technology on the rise

Virtualisation technology on the rise

Three quarters of firms either have or are planning consolidation technology,
survey says.
Staff Writers Jul 4 2006 9:45AM Software
French legislation could end iPod lock-in

French legislation could end iPod lock-in

A French copyright reform bill designed to prevent closed digital rights management (DRM) technologies such as Apple's FairPlay has been passed in France.
Staff Writers Jul 4 2006 9:45AM Hardware
DIMA and AEC extends CSC's contract

DIMA and AEC extends CSC's contract

The Federal Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs (DIMA) and the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) have extended their contracts with Computer Sciences Corporation.
Staff Writers Jul 3 2006 2:34PM Financial Services
Unisys wins WA software rollout

Unisys wins WA software rollout

The Western Australian Department for Community Development has signed an agreement with Unysis West to replace its existing client information systems with off-the-shelf software.
Staff Writers Jul 3 2006 2:13PM Software
Unysis West assists WA department

Unysis West assists WA department

The Western Australian Department for Community Development has signed an agreement with Unysis West to replace its existing client information systems with off-the-shelf software.
Staff Writers Jul 3 2006 2:10PM Software
MTV adds new shows to iTunes

MTV adds new shows to iTunes

MTV Networks is expanding the range of shows it offers through Apple's iTunes music store.
Staff Writers Jul 3 2006 9:20AM Software
Windows Vista beta downloads end today

Windows Vista beta downloads end today

Microsoft will be closing its public beta programme for Vista today. Users who want to participate in the beta test have until 30 June to download a copy before it is withdrawn from Microsoft's website.
Staff Writers Jul 3 2006 9:20AM Software
Users vent spleen at new Netscape

Users vent spleen at new Netscape

AOL has unveiled its revamped Netscape social news site to a less than enthusiastic reception from existing users.
Staff Writers Jul 3 2006 9:20AM Software
CommBank re-signs EDS for $573m

CommBank re-signs EDS for $573m

The Commonwealth Bank has re-signed US-based EDS as its master IT&T services provider through to 2012.
Staff Writers Jun 30 2006 3:48PM Networking
Optus to launch 2nd Canberra tech facility

Optus to launch 2nd Canberra tech facility

Optus has made a bid for a greater slice of the Federal Government market with the creation of another multi-million dollar facility in Canberra.
Staff Writers Jun 30 2006 1:48PM Telco/ISP
AMP extends CSC’s US$146m contract

AMP extends CSC’s US$146m contract

AMP has extended its IT outsourcing contract with NYSE-listed Computer Sciences Corporation, for another four years.
Staff Writers Jun 30 2006 1:40PM Networking
Spammers using images to evade detection

Spammers using images to evade detection

The amount of spam email using images has increased by a factor of 12 in the past year as spammers attempt to avoid detection, a new study has found.
Staff Writers Jun 30 2006 9:58AM Security
Google pips Apple in Wired top 40

Google pips Apple in Wired top 40

Google has knocked Apple off the top spot in Wired magazine's annual top 40 companies list.
Staff Writers Jun 30 2006 9:58AM Software
Google checkout payment system goes live

Google checkout payment system goes live

Google has launched its online Google Checkout payment system, which was developed under the codename Gbuy.
Staff Writers Jun 30 2006 9:58AM Software
Utility to introduce satellite tracking

Utility to introduce satellite tracking

Severn Trent Water is to install satellite tracking technology in its 1,000-strong fleet of vehicles to tighten security and improve monitoring.
Staff Writers Jun 30 2006 9:58AM Telco/ISP
Nanotech used for wireless chips

Nanotech used for wireless chips

Scientists claim technology can boost processor speeds and reduce costs.
Staff Writers Jun 30 2006 9:58AM Software
Palm to pay $US22.5M to settle Xerox suit

Palm to pay $US22.5M to settle Xerox suit

Handheld maker Palm on Wednesday said it will pay $US22.5 million to Xerox to settle a long-standing patent dispute.
Staff Writers Jun 29 2006 2:44PM Telco/ISP
IT employment looking up

IT employment looking up

Employment in the local IT sector has increased to the highest level recorded since April 2001, according to the latest Hudson Report.
Staff Writers Jun 29 2006 9:35AM Training & Development
Intel releases dual core Xeon for server market

Intel releases dual core Xeon for server market

Intel has launched its first Core-based server processor, the Xeon 5100, to replace its existing Xeon chip line and combat the growing market share of AMD’s multicore Opteron-based servers.
Staff Writers Jun 28 2006 3:54PM Hardware

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