EDITOR'S NOTE

Happy Friday!

The local internet industry has warned of "another ACTA debacle" to emerge from a secret Trans Pacific Partnership copyright treaty between the US, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Chile, and others.

We look forward to meeting many of our readers to discuss cloud computing contracts at the iTnews 'Cloud Cover' breakfast in Sydney on April 5. Head on over to our registration page to secure your spot.

-- Liz Tay

MOST READ UWA deploys refrigerator for quantum research iiTrial appeal sets "high bar" for film studios Researchers mine emails for criminal characteristics Apple cuts iPad 1 price US cable throws more mud at Huawei FEATURED COMMENT "AGIMO needs to work out what 'positive steps' (affirmative action) it will take to get SMB IT companies favourable treatment, in that this is a required 'national interest' goal. Having seen Australian entities positively 'frozen out' of government contracts over the past 30 years, I would now endorse the older Indian or newer Chinese requirement, that any foreign company wanting contracts ..." Graeme Harrison (prof at-symbol post.harvard.edu) commenting on Government's ICT Services panel due late 2011

TODAY ON ITNEWS

By John Hilvert | March 11, 2011

Local internet industry fears "another ACTA debacle".

By Liz Tay | March 11, 2011

Supercomputer algorithms too expensive to run, neuroscientist claims.

By Liam Tung | March 11, 2011

Antivirus vendors find a mobile home.

By Stephen Withers | March 11, 2011

International experience highlights effort required.

By Ry Crozier | March 11, 2011

Evidence to be filed by mid-April.

By John Hilvert | March 11, 2011

But may opt out of the deal due to coordinated procurement policies.

By Jennifer Scott | March 11, 2011

Dominance unseated slowly by rivals.

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