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Laptop sales slump in Australia

Laptop sales slump in Australia

When the Rudd Government decided to remove tax breaks on laptops bought for home use, and sales seemed to dry up overnight.
Nick Farrell Jul 31 2008 1:52PM Hardware
Australia has broadband vision, but Telstra in the way

Australia has broadband vision, but Telstra in the way

Local telecommunications analyst Paul Budde claims, Australia is one of the leading countries to recognise the social and economic benefits of broadband infrastructure, however without a genuine participation from Telstra investment would be wasted.
Lilia Guan Jul 22 2008 3:09PM Telco/ISP
Can Australia lead global R&D?

Can Australia lead global R&D?

The Australian technology industry needs the support of the Government to secure an innovative advantage for the country, according to the Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA).
Liz Tay Jun 23 2008 12:00PM Strategy
Australia’s IT banking revolution is here

Australia’s IT banking revolution is here

The antiquated systems of our banks are in need of an IT makeover and the pressure is starting to come to a head for the majors.
Mitchell Bingemann May 21 2008 11:12AM Hardware
CeBIT 08: Red Hat says Australia missed OOXML opportunity

CeBIT 08: Red Hat says Australia missed OOXML opportunity

Australia may have missed an opportunity to promote open technology by abstaining from the recent OOXML vote, according to Linux distribution vendor Red Hat.
Liz Tay May 20 2008 3:59PM Software
Optus becomes number two telco to offer iPhone in Australia

Optus becomes number two telco to offer iPhone in Australia

Optus has ended industry speculation about its plans to stock Apple’s iPhone by officially confirming it will carry the popular handheld device when it launches in Australia later this year.
Mitchell Bingemann May 13 2008 7:43AM Telco/ISP
OLPC group sets up shop in Australia

OLPC group sets up shop in Australia

The One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) project is gearing up to launch an Australian branch in the coming months and working to lobby the Government to fund programs in local communities.
Ashley Clark May 7 2008 3:34PM Software
Vodafone confirmed as Australia’s first iPhone seller

Vodafone confirmed as Australia’s first iPhone seller

Vodafone Australia has officially confirmed it will be Australia’s first mobile service provider to stock Apple’s much lauded iPhone.
Mitchell Bingemann May 6 2008 4:41PM Telco/ISP
CeBIT Australia ‘08: Open Source for business gets show underway

CeBIT Australia ‘08: Open Source for business gets show underway

With around three weeks to go, organisers of CeBIT Australia 2008 - Hanover Fairs - has confirmed global experts from technology giants Oracle, Red Hat, Google and Varien will join local specialists like Atlassian and Solutions First at Open CeBIT.
Lilia Guan Apr 29 2008 2:49PM Software
Microsoft Australia touts start-up innovation

Microsoft Australia touts start-up innovation

Software behemoth Microsoft has plans to grow the Australian software industry by extending a giant hand of support to local start-up companies.
Liz Tay Apr 15 2008 12:07PM Software
CeBIT Australia confirms attendance by Telstra and Optus

CeBIT Australia confirms attendance by Telstra and Optus

With CeBIT Australia 2008 only a month away, local event organiser Hanover Fairs Australia has confirmed Optus and Telstra will join multinational technology vendors Fujitsu, Motorola, Oracle, Panasonic, Red Hat, Siemens, Sony and Yahoo at the event.
Lilia Guan Apr 4 2008 3:53PM Networking
Australia to get its own IT NASDAQ

Australia to get its own IT NASDAQ

In late 2008, Australia will have its own specialist exchange for technology companies, similar to NASDAQ in the United States and AIM in the United Kingdom. It will be dubbed the Asia Pacific Technology Exchange (APTEX), with an expected 20 companies to be listed when it opens.
Lilia Guan Mar 27 2008 10:12AM Financial Services
Broadcast Australia completes $68.9M Hostworks purchase

Broadcast Australia completes $68.9M Hostworks purchase

Broadcast Australia has completed its $68.9 million purchase of managed
service provider Hostworks Group Limited.
Staff Writers Mar 12 2008 7:11AM Strategy
Intel, Deloitte, ABC to boost Australia-born digital ideas

Intel, Deloitte, ABC to boost Australia-born digital ideas

In an effort to promote innovation and keep Australian talent in the country, Intel, Deloitte, ABC and the Australian Interactive Media Industry Association (AIMIA) jointly have launched a scheme to support fledgling digital content developers.
Liz Tay Mar 6 2008 4:40PM Strategy
Former TEAC Australia CFO guilty of financial dishonesty

Former TEAC Australia CFO guilty of financial dishonesty

Kenneth David Evans, the former chief financial officer and director of TEAC Australia Pty Ltd, has been sentenced to two years and six months imprisonment, wholly suspended for three years, in the County Court of Victoria following an investigation by ASIC.
Lilia Guan Mar 3 2008 2:51PM Financial Services
Australia to US trans-Pacific 1Gbps link boosts research

Australia to US trans-Pacific 1Gbps link boosts research

Universities in the US and Australia have created a dedicated fibre-optic link to allow video-conferencing with no interference from other traffic..
Matt Chapman Jan 21 2008 6:58AM Networking
Southern Cross reaping benefits of parent company's undersea cable

Southern Cross reaping benefits of parent company's undersea cable

Verizon Business has obtained final approval from the Federal Communications Commission to activate and operate the Trans-Pacific Express submarine cable system in the US that will link to Asia Pacific.
Lilia Guan Jan 15 2008 2:36PM Telco/ISP
ASIC wipes out Virtual Money ATM cards in Australia

ASIC wipes out Virtual Money ATM cards in Australia

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has ended the sale of Virtual Money ATM cards in Australia.
Staff Writers Dec 20 2007 2:09PM Security
Senator Stephen Conroy to see Australia into new digital era

Senator Stephen Conroy to see Australia into new digital era

Prime minister-elect Kevin Rudd has chosen Senator Stephen Conroy, to enter cabinet as Minister for Communications, Broadband and the Digital Economy.
Lilia Guan Nov 29 2007 2:39PM Telco/ISP
CCC calls for reform of Aussie telecommunications

CCC calls for reform of Aussie telecommunications

According to CCC, the first item on the Rudd government’s agenda should be addressing the inflationary pressure that is causing Australian telecommunications prices to skyrocket.
Staff Writers Nov 29 2007 6:53AM Telco/ISP

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