EDITOR'S NOTE

Good Afternoon,

Today's lead story takes an in-depth look at the challenges virtualisation creates in an outsourced environment.

It is an issue the folks at the Australian Tax Office and EDS have been battling with in recent years as the ATO goes full-throttle on server virtualisation.

New pricing models are required - the most applicable may be throwbacks to the mainframe bureau era.

-- Brett Winterford

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TODAY ON ITNEWS

By Brett Winterford | July 16, 2009

ATO's virtualisation plan spurs new approaches to outsourcing.

By Staff writers | July 16, 2009

Names Tasmanian NBN company to oversee project.

By Ry Crozier | July 16, 2009

But no details on mechanics and price.

By Liz Tay | July 16, 2009

Discussions centred on accuracy of user-generated health information.

By Staff Writers | July 16, 2009

NSC rolls out new telephony smarts at Sydney-based university.

By Staff Writers | July 16, 2009

Microsoft-branded outlets in the U.S. by the third quarter.

By Gabriel Madway | July 16, 2009

New acquisitions on the horizon.

By Iain Thomson | July 16, 2009

Pack of cigarettes costs US$23,148,855,308,184,500.

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