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IiNet announces profit downgrade, PowerTel alliance

IiNet announces profit downgrade, PowerTel alliance

IiNet has announced a massive downgrade in its expected financial results for the year ending 30 June 2006.
Staff Writers May 29 2006 12:28PM Telco/ISP
BigAir forecasts big revenues

BigAir forecasts big revenues

ASX-listed BigAir Group has announced its revenue forecast to exceed $6.5m for the year ending 30 June 2006, a 100 percent increase on last year.
Staff Writers May 26 2006 4:06PM Telco/ISP
Do Not Call Register legislation introduced

Do Not Call Register legislation introduced

An end to nuisance calls has moved a step closer to reality with the introduction of legislation to create a $33 million national Do Not Call Register, however the initiative will still be an illusion to many.
Staff Writers May 25 2006 10:51AM Telco/ISP
Da Vinci Code spam requires leap of faith

Da Vinci Code spam requires leap of faith

Sophos is calling on the internet faithful to be wary of an unsolicited email campaign offering a free copy of the "The Da Vinci Code".
Staff Writers May 25 2006 10:36AM Security
auDA CEO heads for UN Internet Forum

auDA CEO heads for UN Internet Forum

.Au Domain Administration CEO Chris Disspain has been appointed as a member of the advisory for the UN's upcomming United Nation’s Internet Governance Forum.
Staff Writers May 24 2006 12:21PM Networking
Nike and iPod develop musical footwear

Nike and iPod develop musical footwear

Nike and Apple have combined the worlds of sports and music with a new wireless system that allows Nike footwear to communicate with an iPod nano.
Staff Writers May 24 2006 11:58AM Oddware
Job candidates to make noise with Boom

Job candidates to make noise with Boom

BOOM Recruitment System has introduced BOOM, a tool to help recruiters hear job applicants. Recruiters can request applicants to telephone and record answers to specific questions which the recruiter can listen over the internet.
Staff Writers May 23 2006 2:57PM Training & Development
Senator Coonan agrees on funding, gives the nod for Adware guidelines

Senator Coonan agrees on funding, gives the nod for Adware guidelines

ICT Minister Helen Coonan has announced the signing of a five year $249.5 million funding agreement with NICTA. She has also welcomed a proposed collaboration to develop guidelines for the use of Adware.
Staff Writers May 22 2006 4:20PM Security
Directors ignorant about IT

Directors ignorant about IT

There is a distinct lack of IT competence and knowledge within Australian company boards according to research conducted by local recruitment firm, Talent2.
Staff Writers May 22 2006 11:24AM Training & Development
Bizarre phishing scam

Bizarre phishing scam

In one of the most bizarre phishing scams to date, a fake Chase Bank email on the prowl warns users of ongoing phishing schemes.
Staff Writers May 19 2006 2:50PM Security
Telstra grows board, customer service

Telstra grows board, customer service

Telstra has announced that it has appointed two non-executive directors to help the telco transition itself into a more competitive organisation.
Staff Writers May 18 2006 1:46PM Telco/ISP
Sophos: Pokie virus still causing havoc

Sophos: Pokie virus still causing havoc

Net citizens still need to be wary of being targeted by malware, spreading via an online poker website, according to anti-virus vendor Sohpos.
Staff Writers May 18 2006 11:42AM Security
MYOB and engin partner on VOIP

MYOB and engin partner on VOIP

MYOB and engin have partnered to offer VoIP services to MYOB’s small to medium business customers.
Staff Writers May 17 2006 4:00PM Software
Microsoft to co-fund QLD R&D facility

Microsoft to co-fund QLD R&D facility

Microsoft Australia has announced a new partnership aimed at helping scientists with their research and development into sustainable resources.
Staff Writers May 17 2006 3:30PM Software
EDS to increase focus on defence sector

EDS to increase focus on defence sector

EDS has made a senior appointment aimed at building its credibility and connections in the Australian and New Zealand defence sector.
Staff Writers May 17 2006 3:10PM Strategy
Accenture through the looking glass

Accenture through the looking glass

ICT consultancy Accenture, has announced the creation of a new application which enables users to forecast the visual effects of unhealthy eating over time.
Staff Writers May 17 2006 1:40PM Networking
Sony to launch first Blu-ray notebook

Sony to launch first Blu-ray notebook

Sony said it would offer the world's first notebook PC equipped with a next-generation Blu-ray optical disk drive in Japan in June, a month behind Toshiba's launch last week of laptop PCs with a rival drive.
Staff Writers May 17 2006 12:12PM Hardware
Creative files patent suit against Apple

Creative files patent suit against Apple

Creative Technology, the distant number 2 to Apple Computer in the digital music player market, said it filed patent complaints against Apple in federal court and with a US trade agency.
Staff Writers May 17 2006 11:48AM Hardware
Lenovo partners with Vodafone for 3G capabilities

Lenovo partners with Vodafone for 3G capabilities

Notebook vendor, Lenovo has made available Vodafone's 3G mobile broadband connectivity on selected ThinkPad T60 and X60 notebooks.
Staff Writers May 16 2006 2:17PM Hardware
DiData unifies communication for Leightons

DiData unifies communication for Leightons

Dimension Data has completed the deployment of a unified communication system for Leighton Contractors' new offices in Sydney.
Staff Writers May 15 2006 2:02PM Networking

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