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Smart handhelds flourish: IDC

Smart handhelds flourish: IDC

Australia’s smart handheld market grew strongly in the final quarter of 2004, which industry analyst IDC attributes to consumer spending over Christmas.
Staff Writers Mar 15 2005 12:05PM Hardware
Vodafone extends global partnerships

Vodafone extends global partnerships

Vodafone has extended its global distribution agreements with channel behemoths Ingram Micro and Tech Data to pursue sales opportunities in business mobility.
David Binning Mar 10 2005 12:00PM Telco/ISP
Mobile virus epidemic imminent

Mobile virus epidemic imminent

Mobile phones will be hit by a new outbreak of crippling viruses, according to a consultancy firm. Deloitte today added flames to the mobile-insecurity fire by reasserting the threat posed by the ever-increasing number of mobile devices.
David Quainton Mar 7 2005 11:43AM Security
Targeting mobile phone growth

Targeting mobile phone growth

Mobile phone operators and handset manufacturers to target emerging countries for the next phase of mobile phone growth, according to Forrester Research.
Staff Writers Feb 24 2005 12:09PM Telco/ISP
Mobile virus developer denies doing any harm

Mobile virus developer denies doing any harm

David Quainton reports on the Brazilian virus writer responsible for Lasco
David Quainton Feb 22 2005 1:15PM Security
Mobile phones are soft targets for virus writers

Mobile phones are soft targets for virus writers

Malware targeting mobile devices is evolving too fast for security technology to keep up.
Jon Tullett Feb 18 2005 8:13PM Security
Channel heat on in Cambodia

Channel heat on in Cambodia

Small IT resellers in Cambodia are facing increasing competition in a freer market as the developing Asian nation enters its seventh peaceful year after Pol Pot’s death in 1998.
Fleur Doidge Feb 17 2005 3:20PM Telco/ISP
Mobile Skullduggery Afoot

Mobile Skullduggery Afoot

Like a moth emerging from its cocoon, the original mobile phone worm Cabir has evolved from proof-of-concept program to an altogether more harmful and fast-spreading variant in just six months. The most recent step is the posting of the original source code on the internet by the virus authoring group 29a, which could lead to a host of other harmful versions being developed and unleashed.
Patrik Runald Feb 14 2005 1:37PM Security
New rules for adult mobile phone content?

New rules for adult mobile phone content?

The Australian Communications Authority is looking at the possibility of new rules for premium services accessed from mobile phones.
Vivienne Fisher Feb 1 2005 2:06PM Telco/ISP
New virus renders mobile phones useless

New virus renders mobile phones useless

Mobile phone virus sophistication continues apace as the first virus that actually disables a phone completely is reported.
David Quainton Jan 26 2005 11:05AM Security
Mobile virus infects Lexus cars

Mobile virus infects Lexus cars

Lexus cars may be vulnerable to viruses that infect them via mobile phones. Landcruiser 100 models LX470 and LS430 have been discovered with infected operating systems that transfer within a range of 15 feet.
David Quainton Jan 25 2005 11:49AM Security
Thousands of mobile devices left behind in taxis

Thousands of mobile devices left behind in taxis

Thousands of mobile phones, PDAs, laptops, and Pocket PCs are inadvertently left behind in the back of taxis, according to a survey of 900 taxi drivers around the world.
Marcia Savage Jan 24 2005 8:03PM Security
Mobile content initiative underway

Mobile content initiative underway

A series of national seminars is underway exploring the potential for mobile content.
Damien Virulhapen Jan 20 2005 1:36PM Telco/ISP
Mobile virus hits Britain

Mobile virus hits Britain

Mobile phone viruses have finally hit the UK. Cabir, first reported in June last year, has finally wormed its way onto British shores after six months of trying.
David Quainton Jan 18 2005 4:51PM Security
Brightpoint doubles Sydney capacity

Brightpoint doubles Sydney capacity

Specialist distributor and service provider Brightpoint is trading its Sydney office up for a location twice the size to take advantage of continuing strong growth in its mobile distribution and third-party logistics services.
Fleur Doidge Jan 7 2005 1:50PM Networking
Tallest building goes wireless

Tallest building goes wireless

The world's tallest building, set for launch in Taiwanese capital city Taipei this week, will boast mobile phone coverage throughout all 106 stories, including the lifts.

Staff Writers Dec 30 2004 9:46AM Telco/ISP
Phone worm code goes public

Phone worm code goes public

Source code for the most prevalent worm targeting mobile phones has been made public -- potentially encouraging worse attacks.

Gregg Keizer , Gregg Keizer Dec 30 2004 8:41AM Telco/ISP
Telstra to aid tsunami victims

Telstra to aid tsunami victims

Telstra has offered help to its customers – including aid agencies -- in the nations worst affected by the devastating tsunami that struck South-East Asia on 26 December.
Staff Writers Dec 29 2004 1:42PM Telco/ISP
Mobile phone service growth

Mobile phone service growth

A 15.4 percent growth in mobile services and the emergence of wireless broadband access are the highlights of the past financial year in telecommunications, according to the ACA Telecommunications Performance Report 2003-2004.
Staff Writers Dec 10 2004 3:22PM Telco/ISP
Enterprises give mobile solutions a walk through

Enterprises give mobile solutions a walk through

Australian businesses are trialling mobile solutions in a bid to streamline processes and gain a competitive edge, according to a survey.
Emily Kerry Nov 29 2004 12:00AM Telco/ISP

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