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3D, 1.4 GHz processor chips emerge

3D, 1.4 GHz processor chips emerge

Researchers have developed the first three-dimensional (3D) processor chip with synchronisation circuitry that runs at 1.4 gigahertz.
Staff Writers Sep 17 2008 3:10PM Hardware
Brisbane Grammar battles 'overwhelming' security attacks

Brisbane Grammar battles 'overwhelming' security attacks

Brisbane Grammar School announced today that it had engaged MessageLabs to help reduce 'overwhelming' spam and virus attacks.
Staff Writers Sep 17 2008 1:56PM Security
'Korset' antivirus technique boasts no commercial strings

'Korset' antivirus technique boasts no commercial strings

A newly released Open Source security program claims to have the potential to put antivirus software companies out of business.
Staff Writers Sep 17 2008 1:16PM Security
'Korset' antivirus technique boasts no commercial strings

'Korset' antivirus technique boasts no commercial strings

A newly released Open Source security program claims to have the potential to put antivirus software companies out of business.
Staff Writers Sep 17 2008 1:06PM Security
Opposition mounts to Google-Yahoo search tie-up

Opposition mounts to Google-Yahoo search tie-up

The controversial online search advertising deal between Google and Yahoo has received yet more opposition from a national trade body.
Staff Writers Sep 16 2008 3:31PM Financial Services
Berners-Lee opens new web foundation

Berners-Lee opens new web foundation

Web pioneer Tim Berners-Lee has announced the formation of the World Wide Web Foundation.
Staff Writers Sep 16 2008 8:55AM Software
Researchers tout 'expanding targets' for older computer users

Researchers tout 'expanding targets' for older computer users

Expanding icons, headings, and hyperlinks could help older people make better use of computers, researchers suggest.
Staff Writers Sep 15 2008 5:16PM Hardware
Spam campaign exploits 'net addiction'

Spam campaign exploits 'net addiction'

A malicious spam campaign is threatening to disconnect users from the Internet as a result of their online activities, Sophos reports.
Staff Writers Sep 15 2008 11:29AM Security
ISP disconnection trojan exploits 'net addiction'

ISP disconnection trojan exploits 'net addiction'

A malicious spam campaign is threatening to disconnect users from the Internet as a result of their online activities, Sophos reports.
Staff Writers Sep 15 2008 11:21AM Security
Analysis: The 'naked' laptop

Analysis: The 'naked' laptop

Naked home workers may be the stuff of fantasy but flexible working is now a corporate reality, according to Tim Dickinson country manager A/NZ Kaseya.
Staff Writers Sep 13 2008 12:24PM Training & Development
Vendor to roll out Google browser

Vendor to roll out Google browser

NetSuite has announced its support for the Google Chrome browser, which it will roll out in phases to customers.
Staff Writers Sep 11 2008 4:16PM Software
Researchers find racial bias in virtual worlds

Researchers find racial bias in virtual worlds

Real-world behaviours and racial biases could carry forward into virtual worlds such as Second Life, social psychologists say.
Staff Writers Sep 11 2008 4:05PM Software
Di-Data makes tracks on IT training

Di-Data makes tracks on IT training

Dimension Data Learning Solutions (DDLS), has launched its Microsoft training packages.
Staff Writers Sep 11 2008 7:47AM Training & Development
Gartner: IT security spending on the rise

Gartner: IT security spending on the rise

Security software revenue is expected to grow 13.5 percent this year, according to market forecasts for Australia.
Staff Writers Sep 11 2008 7:46AM Security
New gadget thrills blind purchasers

New gadget thrills blind purchasers

People who don’t consider how the initial thrill of purchasing a new gadget will wear off over time are more likely to buy expensive models with extra features, researchers say.
Staff Writers Sep 10 2008 11:06AM Hardware
McAfee boosts momentum of updates

McAfee boosts momentum of updates

Overnight, McAfee released its new internet-based security service which it claims is an industry first technology that shields PCs on the fly.
Staff Writers Sep 9 2008 5:14PM Security
NICTA to design global Internet testbed

NICTA to design global Internet testbed

NICTA has joined a €8.9 million (AUD$15.4m) project that will address the design of testbeds to evaluate new technologies for large networks such as the Internet.
Staff Writers Sep 9 2008 5:11PM Networking
Lion Nathan rolls out new human resources software

Lion Nathan rolls out new human resources software

Lion Nathan has gone live with new people management software to implement the company’s human resources and learning policies.
Staff Writers Sep 9 2008 12:43PM Software
ACCC exempts Telstra from wholesale voice obligations

ACCC exempts Telstra from wholesale voice obligations

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is exempting Telstra from its obligations to supply two ‘declared’ services in parts of metropolitan Australia.
Staff Writers Sep 9 2008 11:37AM Telco/ISP
Unwired boasts 10 GB limit, but splits usage

Unwired boasts 10 GB limit, but splits usage

Unwired has jumped on the 10 GB wireless broadband bandwagon, but its confusing peak and off-peak pricing scheme could turn off customers.
Staff Writers Sep 8 2008 3:09PM Telco/ISP

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