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Fortify pushes code audits as XP support ends

Fortify pushes code audits as XP support ends

Fortify has warned that the end of mainstream support for Windows XP means that anyone working on XP-based applications should strengthen their code auditing procedures.
Ian Williams May 26 2009 9:39AM Software
Analyst blasts software support costs

Analyst blasts software support costs

Forrester Research is advising companies to pressure their software suppliers to lower their maintenance charges, accusing vendors of persisting with "customer-unfriendly practices that wouldn't be accepted in other spheres".
Gareth Morgan May 14 2009 6:23AM Software
OpenOffice 3.1 promises major improvements

OpenOffice 3.1 promises major improvements

The OpenOffice.org community has released an updated version of its office suite, adding changes such as improved graphics and better file-locking support for multi-user environments.
Daniel Robinson May 8 2009 6:01AM Software
Sophos Australia on recruitment drive

Sophos Australia on recruitment drive

The security firm is increasing its head-count over the next 12 months in response to a growth in mid-tier to enterprise markets.
Staff Writers May 7 2009 2:55PM Security
CBA support workers could move to Telstra: Gen-i

CBA support workers could move to Telstra: Gen-i

Gen-i staff that supported its expired telecommunications services contract with the Commonwealth Bank may move to the bank’s new supplier, Telstra.
Ry Crozier Apr 23 2009 1:14PM Telco/ISP
Windows XP support runs out next week

Windows XP support runs out next week

Windows XP will pass another milestone on the road to retirement next week when Microsoft withdraws mainstream support for the operating system.
Daniel Robinson Apr 8 2009 6:02AM Software
IT managers planning to freeze headcounts

IT managers planning to freeze headcounts

Nearly half of IT directors plan to freeze staff headcounts during the next year, according to new research by an IT recruitment firm.
Phil Muncaster Apr 4 2009 9:35AM Training & Development
NSW netbook scheme creates 400 technical support positions

NSW netbook scheme creates 400 technical support positions

Over 400 technical support roles will be created in high schools statewide to manage and maintain netbooks and IT systems rolled out under the digital education revolution, the NSW Department of Education and Training (DET) has revealed.
Ry Crozier Apr 2 2009 11:58AM Training & Development
Freshtel cuts off customer phone support

Freshtel cuts off customer phone support

VoIP provider Freshtel has announced it is moving to an email support-only model, days before opening its Firefly softphone to Mac users for the first time.
Staff Writers Mar 27 2009 3:32PM Telco/ISP
New Linux kernel released without penguin

New Linux kernel released without penguin

The latest version of the Linux kernel has been released by Linus Torvalds with one instantly recognisable change – no Tux the Penguin.
Iain Thomson Mar 25 2009 9:56AM Software
Sybase updates iAnywhere Mobile Office with native iPhone client

Sybase updates iAnywhere Mobile Office with native iPhone client

Sybase has announced a new version of its iAnywhere Mobile Office which includes business process integration and better support for Apple's iPhone.
Daniel Robinson Mar 25 2009 6:04AM Software
Opinion: Age is withering the mainframe's support

Opinion: Age is withering the mainframe's support

To the surprise of many, mainframes are still going strong. But can the same be said for that breed of IT worker who specialises in supporting them?
Dave Bailey Mar 20 2009 6:33AM Hardware
Apple to unveil iPhone 3.0 software upgrade

Apple to unveil iPhone 3.0 software upgrade

Apple has said that it plans to preview the new version of its operating system, iPhone 3.0, at a special event on March 17.
Iain Thomson Mar 13 2009 11:29AM Software
Top 10 most recession-proof technologies

Top 10 most recession-proof technologies

Times may have been tough before, but few economic slumps have been on the level of the global recession currently gripping the planet.
Iain Thomson Mar 9 2009 9:03AM Software
Symantec outlines Project Guru service

Symantec outlines Project Guru service

Symantec has used the Demo 09 conference in California to preview a new web-based service that lets technology experts work as problem fixers for friends and family without having to travel to their physical location.
David Neal Mar 4 2009 6:14AM Security
IT service providers giving support away for free

IT service providers giving support away for free

IT service providers are giving away an average of 28 per cent of their business service and support each year through a lack of insight into what customers are entitled to receive, according to research by Accenture.
Dave Bailey Mar 3 2009 6:03AM Strategy
Citrix brings remote support service to SMBs

Citrix brings remote support service to SMBs

Citrix is expanding its GoToAssist remote support service to SMBs.
Shaun Nichols Feb 18 2009 3:22PM Software
Veeam adds ESXi support to virtual backup tool

Veeam adds ESXi support to virtual backup tool

Veeam Software has released version 3.0 of its Veeam Backup for VMware-based infrastructure, adding a number of features including full support for VMware's ESXi bare-metal hypervisor and file-level recovery for Linux virtual machines.
Daniel Robinson Feb 17 2009 2:43PM Software
Opinion: Support your IT ideas with action

Opinion: Support your IT ideas with action

Innovation has become one of the most over-used words in technology, but it remains perhaps the most important one in IT leaders’ vocabulary.
Computing staff Feb 9 2009 6:51AM Strategy
Google promises offline Calendar support

Google promises offline Calendar support

After announcing much requested offline support for Gmail, Google has now revealed that it will roll out an 'offline enable' tool for Google Calendar within a few weeks.
Sylvie Barak Jan 31 2009 1:28PM Software

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