EDITOR'S NOTE

Good afternoon,

NBN Co has made the first of several requests for network vendors to bid for providing the blinking lights that will power the national broadband network on the Australian mainland.

Also today, Ry Crozier discovers that some of Telstra's assets being eyed off by Minister Conroy for use in the NBN may not be up to standard.

Also, it's that time of the year again - the iTnews job survey is back! To find out what you're really worth, simply fill in the survey and you'll enter the draw to win $1,000!

-- Brett Winterford

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TODAY ON ITNEWS

By Brett Winterford | December 08, 2009

Experienced candidates need only apply.

By Ry Crozier | December 08, 2009

Duct damage a big unknown in negotiations.

By Gabriel Madway | December 08, 2009

Even cheaper computers on the way.

By Staff writers | December 08, 2009

Minchin moves into resources.

By Ry Crozier | December 08, 2009

No equivalent fall in wholesale costs.

By Shaun Nichols | December 08, 2009

Phishing attack aims for site credentials.

By Iain Thomson | December 08, 2009

Checks passwords using dictionary attack.

By Ry Crozier | December 08, 2009

Highlights challenge NBN Co must address.

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