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Software vendors name channel champions

Software vendors name channel champions

Australian software provider Professional Advantage has won a worldwide partner of the year prize from US vendor Epicor for the second year running.
Staff Writers Nov 11 2004 12:00AM Software
Telstra launches NTT DoCoMo i-mode

Telstra launches NTT DoCoMo i-mode

Telstra has launched NTT DoCoMo's mobile phone service i-mode in Australia, a multimedia service proving popular with consumers overseas.
Staff Writers Nov 10 2004 12:00AM Telco/ISP
Intel hires fresh local staff

Intel hires fresh local staff

Intel Australia has hired several new staff in its Intel Solutions Services and Reseller Channel Organisation.
Staff Writers Nov 8 2004 12:00AM Hardware
Police uncover ID crime ring

Police uncover ID crime ring

An ID crime ring has been cracked, in a move NSW Police have described as a major operation targeting organised identity crime syndicates.
Vivienne Fisher , Staff Writers Nov 5 2004 12:00AM Security
Netsky-P tops October virus list

Netsky-P tops October virus list

Netsky-P topped the list of most prevalent viruses and hoaxes during October, according to a report.
Staff Writers Nov 5 2004 12:00AM Security
ACCC demands honest product claims

ACCC demands honest product claims

The federal court has issued orders to a company for allegedly misrepresenting that a mobile phone accessory reduced radiation.
Staff Writers Nov 4 2004 12:00AM Hardware
Phishers recruiting money mules

Phishers recruiting money mules

Phishers are recruiting money laundering "mules" in the UK with "make-money-at-home" offers tendered via email, said a security firm this week.
Staff Writers Nov 4 2004 12:00AM Security
VoIP moving to the desktop: survey

VoIP moving to the desktop: survey

Two thirds of global businesses will deploy VoIP to the desktop by 2006, according to a survey.
Staff Writers Nov 3 2004 12:00AM Telco/ISP
Spyware and the law

Spyware and the law

I spy with my little eye, a legal problem beginning with "S".
Staff Writers Nov 2 2004 6:12PM Security
New AIIA board announced

New AIIA board announced

A new 15 director board has been announced to lead the Australian Information Industries Association (AIIA) for the next 12 months.
Staff Writers Nov 2 2004 12:00AM Software
Macromedia goes after eBay sellers with Contribute 3

Macromedia goes after eBay sellers with Contribute 3

Macromedia made a play for eBay sellers this week by debuting a custom version of its Contribute 3 web content publishing application that's designed to speed the creation and upkeep of eBay stores.
Staff Writers Nov 2 2004 12:00AM Software
India's Tata Group acquires Tyco Network at bargain price

India's Tata Group acquires Tyco Network at bargain price

In a new indication that the sale of US-built telecommunications infrastructure to foreign interests at fire-sale prices is continuing, Tyco International announced this week that it is selling its Tyco Global Network to India's Tata Group.
Staff Writers Nov 2 2004 12:00AM Networking
Intuit updates QuickBase with spreadsheet-style skills

Intuit updates QuickBase with spreadsheet-style skills

Intuit this week rolled out the newest version of its QuickBase web-based database development tool with features aimed at business users trying to wrestle spreadsheets into database-like chores.
Staff Writers Nov 2 2004 12:00AM Software
SPT buys Comindico

SPT buys Comindico

Regional wholesale telecoms provider SP Telemedia announced Monday it had reached an agreement to acquire the assets and business of Comindico from receiver McGrath Nicol.
Staff Writers Nov 1 2004 12:00AM Telco/ISP
Microsoft updates WS-Discovery specification

Microsoft updates WS-Discovery specification

Microsoft has updated its Web Services Dynamic Discovery (WS-Discovery) specification. First released in February 2004, the specification was revised based on feedback received from the WS-Discovery Feedback Workshop held in May.
Staff Writers Nov 1 2004 12:00AM Security
Google shares neared US$200

Google shares neared US$200

Google's shares nearly reached US$200 last Friday before dropping below the opening price.
Staff Writers Nov 1 2004 12:00AM Financial Services
IT auctioneer calls in administrators

IT auctioneer calls in administrators

Second-hand IT equipment auctioneer IT Asset Management Pty Ltd has called in voluntary administrators, in a move it attributes to massive reductions in the price of new computer equipment over the past few years.
Staff Writers Oct 29 2004 12:00AM Hardware
SCO developer marketplace goes live

SCO developer marketplace goes live

SCO Group has launched a "marketplace" website promoting upcoming projects, the first of three initiatives targeting resellers and third party UNIX developers.
Staff Writers Oct 29 2004 12:00AM Software
ASIC warns about investment email scams

ASIC warns about investment email scams

People need to be cautious of "out of the blue" emails offering shares or other investments, according to the Australian Securities and Investments Commission.
Staff Writers Oct 27 2004 12:00AM Security
Petty best of British for DiData services

Petty best of British for DiData services

Dimension Data has promoted Scott Petty to a UK-based global executive for services role, appointing Ken Westwood as chief Australian operating officer in his place.
Staff Writers Oct 27 2004 12:00AM Networking

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