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Wireless LANs head for enterprise mainstream as security improves

Wireless LANs head for enterprise mainstream as security improves

Although security fears continue to hold back Wireless local area network (WLAN) deployments, the technology is slowly becoming established as a mainstream enterprise solution, according to industry analysts.
Robert Jaques Nov 5 2004 11:18AM Security
Cisco source code for sale

Cisco source code for sale

$24,000 is all you need to buy Cisco source code, according to an online hacking group. The Source Code Club (SCC) is offering Cisco Pix 6.3.1, the company's proprietary firewall software, to anyone willing to stump up the cash.
David Quainton Nov 5 2004 10:23AM Security
Sheedy opts for new security blanket

Sheedy opts for new security blanket

Distributor Channelworx's NSW/ACT branch manager Sibella Sheedy has resigned and would start work next Tuesday with Firewall Systems as channel account manager, northern region.
Byron Connolly Nov 5 2004 12:00AM Security
Malware writers out for profit

Malware writers out for profit

Virus statistics from October indicate that malware writers are shifting their goal from fame to profit, according to antivirus vendor Trend Micro.
Marcia Savage Nov 4 2004 11:54AM Security
Microsoft tweaks Axapta for life sciences

Microsoft tweaks Axapta for life sciences

Microsoft Business Solutions continues to creep up the software stack. MBS plans to ship a new version of Axapta, its higher-end ERP offering tailored for life science applications, the company said early this week.
Barbara Darrow Nov 2 2004 12:00AM Software
Oracle issues what it calls final offer for PeopleSoft

Oracle issues what it calls final offer for PeopleSoft

Enough may be enough for Oracle. Early this week, the database giant upped its cash bid for PeopleSoft for, what it says is the final time, to US$24 per share up from US$21.
Barbara Darrow Nov 2 2004 12:00AM Software
Basler Securitas dumps RSA for Kobil

Basler Securitas dumps RSA for Kobil

German insurance company Basler Securitas has ditched RSA in favour of Kobil for a one time password system to authenticate users accessing its company network remotely over Virtual Private Networks.
Robert Jaques Oct 29 2004 11:17AM Security
Cisco and Microsoft urged to provide road map for security collaboration

Cisco and Microsoft urged to provide road map for security collaboration

Cisco and Microsoft's recent partnership to make their scan-and-block network security systems interoperable, marks an important enhancement for enterprise networks, according to Gartner.
Robert Jaques Oct 29 2004 11:06AM Security
Global security group establishes cyber security advisory board for Americas

Global security group establishes cyber security advisory board for Americas

The International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC)2 has welcomed 13 senior information security executives as charter members of its Advisory Board of the Americas for Cyber Security.
Robert Jaques Oct 28 2004 2:15PM Security
Sony announces dates and prices for new gaming devices

Sony announces dates and prices for new gaming devices

Sony Computer Entertainment's next generation handheld gaming device will go on sale in Japan on 12 December.
Damien Virulhapen Oct 28 2004 12:00AM Software
Petty best of British for DiData services

Petty best of British for DiData services

Dimension Data has promoted Scott Petty to a UK-based global executive for services role, appointing Ken Westwood as chief Australian operating officer in his place.
Staff Writers Oct 27 2004 12:00AM Networking
EverQuest II set for 8 November release

EverQuest II set for 8 November release

Game industry giant Sony Computer Entertainment has confirmed 8 November as the ship date for the highly anticipated sequel to its monster online PC hit EverQuest.
Damien Virulhapen Oct 26 2004 12:00AM Software
FUD still a prime persuasive technique for IT pros

FUD still a prime persuasive technique for IT pros

Many IT professionals use the fear, uncertainty and denial (FUD) approach to persuade senior management to increase security, according to a survey conducted by WatchGuard Technologies.
Marcia Savage Oct 22 2004 11:07AM Security
Iron Mountain's take over of Connected raises concerns for customers

Iron Mountain's take over of Connected raises concerns for customers

In the wake of Iron Mountain's acquisition of backup vendor Connected both companies' customers should demand service-level guarantees, Gartner has advised.
Robert Jaques Oct 22 2004 10:56AM Security
Job board to grow for IT pros?

Job board to grow for IT pros?

IT recruiters are upbeat about what they see as a growing demand for IT professionals in Australia.
Vivienne Fisher Oct 22 2004 12:00AM Training & Development
Netgear offers wireless, VPN training for resellers

Netgear offers wireless, VPN training for resellers

Resellers will soon be able to increase their knowledge of wireless and VPN technologies with a series of one-day courses offered by Netgear in November.
DVD Editor Oct 22 2004 12:00AM Networking
ACS calls for software quality assurance

ACS calls for software quality assurance

The ACS has called on the adoption of software "quality assurance methodologies" to improve Australia's status as an offshoring destination and ensure better risk management practices.
Staff Writers Oct 18 2004 12:00AM Software
BT’s new boy is ready for action

BT’s new boy is ready for action

Ray Stanton has been set a tough goal – to turn BT into a major force in managed security services. Ron Condon finds out about how he plans to go about it
Ron Condon Oct 15 2004 4:25PM Security
SSL VPN vendor Aventail discussing new signings for 2005

SSL VPN vendor Aventail discussing new signings for 2005

US-based SSL VPN vendor Aventail has begun talking with potential new Australian partners to resell its managed service offering.
Fleur Doidge Oct 14 2004 12:00AM Security
ACIF calls for comment on draft telco code

ACIF calls for comment on draft telco code

The Australian Communications Industry Forum has called for comment on a draft code that would regulate telecommunications contracts for consumers and small businesses.
Vivienne Fisher Oct 12 2004 12:00AM Telco/ISP

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