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MoD developing unmanned fighter-bomber

MoD developing unmanned fighter-bomber

BAE Systems has cut the first steel on its £124m project to develop Britain's first unmanned fighter-bomber for the Ministry of Defence.
Staff Writers Nov 5 2007 12:58PM Hardware
ACCC: Beware of Melbourne Cup 'betting scams'

ACCC: Beware of Melbourne Cup 'betting scams'

On the eve of the Melbourne Cup, the ACCC’s SCAMwatch service has warned punters to be aware of expensive gambling prediction software or ‘betting scams’ appearing in time for the nation’s biggest racing day.
Staff Writers Nov 5 2007 12:40PM Software
MySpace and Bebo back Google OpenSocial

MySpace and Bebo back Google OpenSocial

Google has recruited social networking sites MySpace, Xing and Bebo to its OpenSocial application programming interfaces (APIs) so that the sites can use applications similar to Facebook's.
Staff Writers Nov 5 2007 11:50AM Software
Salmat completes HPAL acquisition

Salmat completes HPAL acquisition

Direct marketer Salmat Limited has completed the acquisition of HPAL Limited, an ASX-listed mail, data imaging and communication projects provider.
Staff Writers Nov 5 2007 11:23AM Strategy
EFTel plans to rollout VDSL

EFTel plans to rollout VDSL

Australian Internet provider, EFTel Limited has announced its plans to rollout of nationwide Very High Speed Digital Subscriber Line 2 (VDSL2), the next generation in high-speed broadband delivery nationwide.
Staff Writers Nov 5 2007 6:06AM Telco/ISP
Data #3 on track for better 2007

Data #3 on track for better 2007

Local service provider Data#3 Limited is set on track to improve financial performance over the outstanding FY06/07 result.
Staff Writers Nov 5 2007 6:00AM Training & Development
Mobile payments to ring up US$11bn by 2011

Mobile payments to ring up US$11bn by 2011

Around 52 million consumers will adopt new mobile technologies such as Near Field Communication (NFC) and other physical mobile payment methods to pay for everyday goods and services by 2011, analysts predict.
Staff Writers Nov 2 2007 3:06PM Software
Guest column: Planning for privacy

Guest column: Planning for privacy

Based on his recent tour of Australian capital cities Peter Cullen, Microsoft’s chief privacy strategist, discusses the importance of privacy protection in Australia
Staff Writers Nov 2 2007 1:53PM Security
Telcos under global pressure

Telcos under global pressure

Independent telecommunication researcher BuddeComm has found incumbent telecom players face renewed pressure to restructure their organisations.
Staff Writers Nov 2 2007 1:46PM Telco/ISP
ACCC issues fixed line service discussion papers

ACCC issues fixed line service discussion papers

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has issued two discussion papers in relation to fixed line service exemption applications from Telstra.
Staff Writers Nov 2 2007 1:42PM Telco/ISP
Tassie Council keeps track of customers

Tassie Council keeps track of customers

Meander Valley Council hires Merit Technology to manage customer contact.
Staff Writers Nov 2 2007 10:41AM Software
Asus $499 laptop to hit Australian shores

Asus $499 laptop to hit Australian shores

Asus has confirmed that its highly anticipated Eee PC will hit Australian shores for only $499 next month.
Staff Writers Nov 1 2007 3:24PM Hardware
VoIP security for everyone

VoIP security for everyone

Voice over (IP) is a dream concept for companies and organisations all over the world. With voice calls being sent over the internet, money can be saved on long-distance calls and intra-office calls.
Staff Writers Nov 1 2007 2:42PM Security
Brand loyalty on the decrease

Brand loyalty on the decrease

Almost half of all shoppers display no loyalty to a favourite brand if a competitor is running a special offer, according to recent research by business intelligence developer Cognos.
Staff Writers Nov 1 2007 11:30AM Software
ACCC warns fake RAC job offer emails spike

ACCC warns fake RAC job offer emails spike

SCAMwatch is warning Australians of a phony email claiming to be from RAC Finance Limited, part of the Western Australian Royal Automobile Club (RAC).
Staff Writers Nov 1 2007 10:28AM Security
Cisco offers US$10m network innovation prize

Cisco offers US$10m network innovation prize

Provided it generates US$1bn return on investment.
Staff Writers Nov 1 2007 7:24AM Networking
Sophos boosts Queensland coverage

Sophos boosts Queensland coverage

Security vendor Sophos has appointed Brisbane-based Centra Networks as a Gold Partner.
Staff Writers Oct 31 2007 12:55PM Security
New patents for Fortinet

New patents for Fortinet

Patented technology enables Fortinet to enhance virtualised network security capabilities of FortiGate appliances.
Staff Writers Oct 31 2007 7:26AM Networking
ACCC drops investigation into Google's acquisition of DoubleClick

ACCC drops investigation into Google's acquisition of DoubleClick

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has confirmed it will not intervene in Google's US$3.1 billion acquisition of DoubleClick.
Staff Writers Oct 31 2007 7:19AM Software
Holocentric gets $1.2 million grant

Holocentric gets $1.2 million grant

Software provider, Holocentric, has announced the development of a Web 2.0 enterprise application solution following the procurement of a $1.2 million ComercialReady grant from AusIndustry.
Staff Writers Oct 30 2007 2:55PM Software

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