EDITOR'S NOTE
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Good morning,
We begin today with a revealing analysis of which Federal departments and agencies spent the most on direct contracts with IT companies last year without going to open tender.
We then explore why the $80,000 threshold - over which all contracts are meant to be put out to tender - is unlikely to be raised any time soon.
Also today, inside NBN Co's "specialist tiger team" and what to expect from Patch Tuesday...
-- Ry Crozier
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TODAY ON ITNEWS
Finance
Revealed: Direct ICT procurement, by agency, 2010
By
John Hilvert
| February 07, 2011
Health, Climate Change, Customs and Medicare top the list.
Finance
Comment: Why agencies skirt tender guidelines
By
John Hilvert
| February 07, 2011
Blame it on Uncle Sam.
Telco/ISP
NBN Co to open 24x7 network surveillance centre
By
Ry Crozier
| February 07, 2011
Houses "specialist tiger" tactical response unit.
Security
Microsoft to patch 22 issues in 12 bulletins
By
Jennifer Scott
| February 07, 2011
IE and Graphics Engine fixes included.
Security
IIA chief slams Cyber Challenge Report
By
John Hilvert
| February 04, 2011
Coroneos argues against ratifying icode in law.
Strategy
VMware chief Maritz vacates company president role
By
Liam Tung
| February 07, 2011
Stays on as chief executive.
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EVENTS
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| CeBIT Global Conferences presents Future Proofing Your Data Centre: Designing and Managing a Future Ready Data Centre |
Dockside, Cockle Bay Wharf, Sydney |
February 14, 2011 |
| The 2nd Annual National Records and Information Officers' Forum 2011 |
Rendezvous Hotel, Melbourne |
February 21, 2011 |
| Effective People Management Skills For Maintenance |
Different Dates in Sydney / Melbourne / Brisbane / Perth |
February 22, 2011 |
| Gartner Business Intelligence & Information Management Summit 2011 |
Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre |
February 22, 2011 |
| Visual Business Intelligence Workshop |
Bayview on the Park Hotel, Melbourne |
February 23, 2011 |
| IDC's Cloud for Business Conference, Eliminating Technology from IT |
Shangri-La Hotel, 176 Cumberland Street, The Rocks, Sydney |
March 03, 2011 |
| Funding Connect NSW 2011 |
Aerial UTS Function Centre |
March 10, 2011 |
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