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Au Domain calls for internet projects

Au Domain calls for internet projects

National domain administrator, au Domain Administration (auDA), has established the auDA Foundation calling for submissions from eligible internet-related projects for grants.
Staff Writers May 15 2006 12:39PM Networking
IT skills market gets tougher

IT skills market gets tougher

The current tight IT skills market is set to get even tougher, according to Accenture’s IT recruitment arm Diversiti.
Staff Writers May 15 2006 11:37AM Training & Development
Jail sentence for Malware writer not enough

Jail sentence for Malware writer not enough

A web poll of 275 PC users found 60 percent of respondents think the jail sentence dished out to Jeanson James Ancheta wasn’t long enough.
Staff Writers May 12 2006 3:09PM Security
Sophos discovers hooting virus

Sophos discovers hooting virus

Anti-virus vendor Sophos has discovered a worm that attempts to send a photograph of an owl to attached network printers.
Staff Writers May 12 2006 10:49AM Hardware
Coonan welcomes stop to .XXX

Coonan welcomes stop to .XXX

The Minister for Communications, Information Technology and the Arts, Senator Helen Coonan has welcomed the decision by Internet domain name body, ICANN, to stop the .xxx domain for adult content.
Staff Writers May 12 2006 9:50AM Telco/ISP
Primus Telecom offers Mobile Nation

Primus Telecom offers Mobile Nation

Primus Telecom has launched Mobile Nation, a mobile phone download service providing ringtones, graphics, wallpapers and games for mobile users.
Staff Writers May 11 2006 2:33PM Telco/ISP
AuDA stops Beaconsfield exploit

AuDA stops Beaconsfield exploit

The Australian domain name administrator, auDA, has claimed a win for itself following the deletion of two sites aimed at exploiting the Beaconsfield rescue.
Staff Writers May 11 2006 1:50PM Telco/ISP
ISPs keeping compliant

ISPs keeping compliant

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has reported that local ISPs are doing their part for online consumer safety.
Staff Writers May 11 2006 1:33PM Telco/ISP
SPL mobilises through acquisition of Sidewinder

SPL mobilises through acquisition of Sidewinder

Business software vendor, SPL has purchased the Sidewinder business from Sidewinder Holdings, a provider of mobile software for field personnel, for an undisclosed sum.
Staff Writers May 11 2006 12:24PM Software
ACS chuffed over budget ICT gains

ACS chuffed over budget ICT gains

The Australian Computer Society (ACS) has acknowledged the gains for the ICT sector in the this year's Federal Budget and called on the Government to continue making technology a national priority.
Staff Writers May 11 2006 9:58AM Strategy
News briefs

News briefs

The uproar over foreign control over American interests was blamed for the break-up of one nearly successful IT security merger. Check Point Software Technologies Ltd., which is based in Israel, and Maryland-based Sourcefire broke off a $225 million merger that came under intense scrutiny by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS). “Basically we agreed to withdraw applications based on a couple of things,” said Michelle Perry, chief marketing officer for Sourcefire. “First the complexities of the overall CFIUS process, the lengthy ongoing delays and the current climate for international acquisitions.
Staff Writers May 10 2006 8:09PM Security
Company news

Company news

Kevin Prince has joined Perimeter Internetworking as chief security officer. Prince will help formulate the managed network security firm’s strategic and product development plans and oversee its strategic relationships. Prince previously founded Red Cliff Solutions and he currently trains federal examiners on security topics such as firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention, and remote access. www.perimeterusa.com
Staff Writers May 10 2006 8:07PM Security
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Staff Writers May 10 2006 8:04PM Security
SC Forum: It's almost here

SC Forum: It's almost here

Gain insight and contacts to help achieve your goals as an IT security professional, but act fast.
Staff Writers May 10 2006 8:01PM Security
Simon Heron, director, Network Box

Simon Heron, director, Network Box

It was almost inevitable that I got into security. I started off as a developer before moving into managing people. There I realised I had an interest in network security.
Staff Writers May 9 2006 4:23PM Security
Privacy Foundation: Put ID card 'on hold immediately'

Privacy Foundation: Put ID card 'on hold immediately'

The Australian Privacy Foundation (APF) has expressed concerns over the Federal Government’s plans for the introduction of a national ID ‘smart’ card.
Staff Writers May 8 2006 3:50PM Security
Internet jobs ads rise again

Internet jobs ads rise again

Jobs advertised online rose 3.3 percent in April, according to the recruitment services group Oliver.
Staff Writers May 8 2006 1:59PM Training & Development
World Cup virus goal: The PC

World Cup virus goal: The PC

World Cup fever is on, however the event could be marred by a new trojan horse that poses as a match chart for the soccer event.
Staff Writers May 8 2006 10:21AM Security
ACS: Employers need to embrace comms tech

ACS: Employers need to embrace comms tech

Employers need to pay greater attention to the impact of communication technology on employees or face losing tech savvy staff, the Australian Computer Society (ACS) claims.
Staff Writers May 8 2006 9:48AM Strategy
Yahoo! 7 launches beta products to Aussie users

Yahoo! 7 launches beta products to Aussie users

Yahoo!7 Search has released Yahoo!7 My Web version 2.0 beta which provides users with a way to save, recall, and share online information with others.
Staff Writers May 5 2006 3:47PM Software

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