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Fed Gov heeds call for No Call register

Fed Gov heeds call for No Call register

The Federal Government is to set up a national Do Not Call register by the end of 2007 and at a cost of $33 million.
Staff Writers Apr 4 2006 10:38AM Telco/ISP
Coonan: opportunities abound for niche ISVs

Coonan: opportunities abound for niche ISVs

Australia’s niche software developers are globally competitive yet domestically undervalued, according to a new government report.
Staff Writers Apr 3 2006 3:39PM Software
Top ten viruses in March: Sophos

Top ten viruses in March: Sophos

Anti-virus vendor, Sophos has revealed the top ten viruses wreaking havok for businesses and indiviuals alike in March.
Staff Writers Apr 3 2006 12:17PM Software
CipherTrust launch phishing registry

CipherTrust launch phishing registry

Security appliance vendor CipherTrust has launched a new phishing registry aimed at automatically notifying organisations of online fraud attempts.
Staff Writers Apr 3 2006 12:00PM Security
ICT executive demand eratic

ICT executive demand eratic

Demand for executives continues to grow according to executive search company E.L Consulting.
Staff Writers Apr 3 2006 9:35AM Training & Development
Commbank to invest additional $200m in ICT

Commbank to invest additional $200m in ICT

The Commonwealth Bank will redirect up to $200 million in expenditure towards ICT as it moves toward a new focus on customer service.
Staff Writers Mar 31 2006 12:53PM Software
Hicksons on IR laws

Hicksons on IR laws

Legal outfit Hicksons Lawyers on the impact of the new industrial relations laws to employers.
Staff Writers Mar 31 2006 11:53AM Training & Development
Fed Gov launches e-gov strategy

Fed Gov launches e-gov strategy

The Federal Government has launched a new strategy for the delivery of e-government services for the next five years.
Staff Writers Mar 30 2006 2:57PM Strategy
AMTA talks up phone recycling

AMTA talks up phone recycling

The Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association (AMTA) has reported that the publics’ participation in mobile phone recycling is on the rise.
Staff Writers Mar 29 2006 10:20AM Hardware
IBurst appoints CEO

IBurst appoints CEO

Personal Broadband Australia (PBA) has appointed a chief executive for its iBurst business, Jonathan Withers.
Staff Writers Mar 28 2006 1:04PM Telco/ISP
ALP slams Medicare Smartcard proposal

ALP slams Medicare Smartcard proposal

The ALP has has slammed a plans to look at introducing a Medicare Smartcard as the “introduction of an ID card by stealth”.
Staff Writers Mar 28 2006 9:18AM Security
Fed Gov to fund Indigenous telcomms

Fed Gov to fund Indigenous telcomms

The Federal Government is seeking input from the telco industry and Indigenous communities on a new proposal to improve indigenous communications.
Staff Writers Mar 27 2006 2:46PM Telco/ISP
New scam targets FIFA World Cup fans

New scam targets FIFA World Cup fans

Internet content solutions provider, SurfControl is tracking a phishing and spyware scam targeting 2006 FIFA World Cup enthusiasts.
Staff Writers Mar 27 2006 2:42PM Security
ACMA to combat TV terrorism

ACMA to combat TV terrorism

The ACMA has imposed new standards for subscription and narrowcast television services with the aim of preventing terrorist activity.
Staff Writers Mar 27 2006 2:39PM Telco/ISP
Multifunction inkjets cross the million mark

Multifunction inkjets cross the million mark

Multifunction inkjet device market in Australia crossed the million units milestone at the close of 2005, according to the results of IDC's latest hardcopy peripherals research.
Staff Writers Mar 27 2006 9:48AM Hardware
ACS' Hughes passes away

ACS' Hughes passes away

The Australian Computer Society (ACS) has reported that long-time member and figure, professor John Hughes, recently passed away. He was buried today.
Staff Writers Mar 27 2006 8:48AM Strategy
Telstra extends a hand in face of Larry

Telstra extends a hand in face of Larry

Looking to whirl up some warm sentiments, Telstra has announced an assistance package for Queenslanders affected by Cyclone Larry.
Staff Writers Mar 22 2006 12:59PM Telco/ISP
ICT to drive growth to 2026: Coonan

ICT to drive growth to 2026: Coonan

Federal ICT minister Helen Coonan has flagged ICT as the predominant productivity driver over the next 20 years.
Staff Writers Mar 22 2006 12:45PM Strategy
LinuxWorld comes to town

LinuxWorld comes to town

Penguinistas will be celebrating with the news that the LinuxWorld Conference & Expo franchise is coming to town for the first time.
Staff Writers Mar 22 2006 12:17PM Software
UXC acquires BCT

UXC acquires BCT

ASX-listed services outfit UXC has acquired Canberra-based ICT services provider BCT Group.
Staff Writers Mar 21 2006 1:17PM Networking

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