EDITOR'S NOTE

Good afternoon,

We lead with the first happenings out of Oracle OpenWorld in the US where iTnews editor Brett Winterford is bringing us the latest updates.

Also today, APNIC chief scientist Geoff Huston shares the results of research into "dark traffic" on internet networks.

And we explore what it might take to foster innovation in Australia through often asked-for (but rarely given) tax benefits...

-- Ry Crozier

MOST READ NBN obsoletes a million security systems: ASIAL Widespread problems with Telstra BigPond ACCC to call 64 Kbps expert in Optus case NBN Co reveals IT rollout progress Turnbull blasts NBN waste, internet filter FEATURED COMMENT "How long will they try and bang the drum for. Will it not be a waste of Millions of dollars to undo what the Current government is going, or is this just to try and prove a point. " Willtry commenting on Coalition promises "refined" broadband policy

TODAY ON ITNEWS

By Brett Winterford | September 20, 2010

Introduces the "Exalogic Elastic Compute Cloud".

By Ry Crozier | September 20, 2010

Dark traffic experiment results show next-generation IP safer than today's.

By Liz Tay | September 20, 2010

Governments could balance profits, social benefits.

By Staff Writer | September 20, 2010

Christopher Pyne says it's a long way to the next election.

By Staff Writer | September 20, 2010

New four-year IT services deal.

By Staff Writer | September 20, 2010

Handset can't touch body part; drivers urged to pull over

By Staff Writer | September 20, 2010

Dragons and Tigers followers clash with public for Saturday's best seats.

EVENTS