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CBA system glitch takes out money twice

CBA system glitch takes out money twice

The Commonwealth Bank has blamed an unknown overnight processing system glitch for causing some Netbank and ATM transations to be processed twice.
Staff Writers Nov 25 2008 3:20PM Software
BMC’s new local chief targets new local markets

BMC’s new local chief targets new local markets

BMC is bucking the trend among IT vendors, taking on new staff in Canberra to push into the government sector and embarking on a new customer acquisition strategy under the watch of new A/NZ chief, Gary Mitchell.
Ry Crozier Nov 25 2008 3:20PM Software
Infrastructure funding to drive IT jobs

Infrastructure funding to drive IT jobs

It could be February or March next year before the Canberra job market recovers from the Gershon Review, but it will likely be on the back of resurgent spending on large infrastructure projects, according to one of Australia’s largest IT recruiters.
Ry Crozier Nov 18 2008 3:07PM Training & Development
Internode launches chumby in Australia

Internode launches chumby in Australia

Cult Internet access device the chumby is finally available in Australia with ISP Internode announcing it will sell the cute little critter for under $300.
Staff Writers Nov 12 2008 12:05AM Hardware
Ballmer encourages broadband development to speed Azure

Ballmer encourages broadband development to speed Azure

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer has given his ’encouragement’ to the Australian government and telcos to come together and ’get on with’ making high-speed broadband in Australia a reality.
Ry Crozier Nov 7 2008 12:04PM Software
Telstra pumps $20m into West Oz networks

Telstra pumps $20m into West Oz networks

Telstra has been conspicuously absent from the NBN saga this week, instead announcing a $20 million injection of dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) systems on fibre routes in regional Western Australia.
Staff Writers Oct 28 2008 4:36PM Telco/ISP
Fujitsu to ‘free cool’ new Perth data centre

Fujitsu to ‘free cool’ new Perth data centre

Fujitsu has revealed further details of a new multi-million dollar data centre to open in Perth in ‘late 2010’, including the free cooling system it will use.
Staff Writers Oct 28 2008 10:50AM Networking
Inside Fujitsu's new tier-3 green data centre

Inside Fujitsu's new tier-3 green data centre

Fujitsu is nearing completion of a new tier-3 multi-floor data centre in Sydney, which will complement its existing facility at North Ryde.
Ry Crozier Oct 22 2008 12:23AM Networking
New Zealander allegedly responsible for masterminding major spam network

New Zealander allegedly responsible for masterminding major spam network

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has shut down what it claims was the world's largest network of spammers.
Iain Thomson Oct 16 2008 9:56AM Security
Auctioneers turn to real life ID checks

Auctioneers turn to real life ID checks

Online traders in Australia should use better ID verification systems so that consumers can tell the difference between fraudulent and honest sellers, says OZtion MD Philip Druce. iTnews looks at the security surrounding auction house accounts.
Kathryn Small Oct 10 2008 2:49PM Security
eBay cuts Australian jobs as part of global downsizing

eBay cuts Australian jobs as part of global downsizing

eBay Australia has cut 18 jobs as part of plans to reduce its workforce by 10 per cent, which will see over 1000 people out of work.
Staff Writers Oct 8 2008 12:22PM Training & Development
Federal Government appoints new, full-time Chief Scientist

Federal Government appoints new, full-time Chief Scientist

Astronomy professor Penny Sackett has been appointed Australia’s new, full-time Chief Scientist.
Staff Writers Sep 30 2008 4:16PM Strategy
Aussie web retailer shamed as spammer

Aussie web retailer shamed as spammer

Best Buy Australia has been fined $4,400 for sending emails to people after they had requested to be removed from the mailing list.
Staff Writers Sep 5 2008 12:08AM Security
PHOTO GALLERY: Microsoft Surface table demos in Sydney

PHOTO GALLERY: Microsoft Surface table demos in Sydney

Digital agency Amnesia is showing off one of its Microsoft Surface tables to attendees of Tech Ed in Sydney, following delivery of two units late last month.
Ry Crozier Sep 3 2008 12:01AM Hardware
PHOTO GALLERY: First glimpses of Aussie Tech Ed revealed

PHOTO GALLERY: First glimpses of Aussie Tech Ed revealed

Pinball machines, arcade games, a Guitar Hero competition, and a pseudo game show on core infrastructure. Microsoft's Tech Ed is clearly not just about getting a technical education.
Ry Crozier Sep 3 2008 12:01AM Hardware
Software graduates get hands dirty at boot camp

Software graduates get hands dirty at boot camp

Test firm Planit has taken the skills shortage into its own hands with a graduate boot camp they claim has a 90 percent pass rate.
Ry Crozier Sep 2 2008 1:08PM Software
GlobalConnect Australia to support telephony-based health care

GlobalConnect Australia to support telephony-based health care

GlobalConnect Australia has been selected to provide network support for McKesson's telephony-based health care service.
Staff Writers Sep 1 2008 5:07PM Telco/ISP
Symantec to acquire Aussie security vendor PC Tools

Symantec to acquire Aussie security vendor PC Tools

Symantec has announced that it will acquire Sydney-based security vendor PC Tools.
Negar Salek Aug 19 2008 11:34AM Security
A/NZ women in Open Source gain momentum

A/NZ women in Open Source gain momentum

With increasing interest and influence in the open source movement, women in Australia and New Zealand are pushing their way into a normally male-dominated arena.
Ashley Clark Aug 18 2008 1:41PM Software
Mandatory data breach disclosure recommended in privacy law reforms

Mandatory data breach disclosure recommended in privacy law reforms

The introduction of mandatory data breach disclosure laws in Australia has been set in motion.
Negar Salek Aug 11 2008 4:49PM Security

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