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Server demand fuels record CPU sales

Server demand fuels record CPU sales

Global PC microprocessor shipments grew 8.5 percent in the fourth quarter of 2007 to reach record levels, fuelled primarily by strong demand for servers, according to IDC..
Robert Jaques Jan 23 2008 7:16AM Hardware
Nortel and TAFE sign training agreement

Nortel and TAFE sign training agreement

In a bid to address the high demand for local technical skills in the Australian ICT and telecommunications industries, telecommunications vendor Nortel has announced a new training agreement with TAFE New South Wales.
Liz Tay Jan 22 2008 7:25PM Networking
Next-gen optical fibres could yield cheaper, faster tech

Next-gen optical fibres could yield cheaper, faster tech

A newly developed procedure that simplifies the manufacture of hollow-core optical fibres could pave the way for future computing and telecommunications technologies.
Liz Tay Jan 22 2008 1:15PM Networking
Dell takes balanced approach to blades

Dell takes balanced approach to blades

Dell has unveiled new servers and a blade enclosure which the firm claims are more energy efficient and easier to manage than competing offerings..
Shaun Nichols Jan 22 2008 7:05AM Networking
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
AT&T recalls exploding batteries

AT&T recalls exploding batteries

AT&T is recalling 17,000 batteries used in the equipment for its internet television service after a small number exploded.
Matt Chapman Jan 18 2008 12:05PM Networking
Huawei trumps Nokia Siemens Networks

Huawei trumps Nokia Siemens Networks

Chinese manufacturer Huawei won more orders for mobile phone base stations than any other firm in the last quarter of 2007, according to new research..
Simon Burns Jan 15 2008 7:28AM Networking
Gizmodo under fire after CES prank

Gizmodo under fire after CES prank

Gadget blog Gizmodo has landed itself in hot water after confessing to a mischievous bit of mayhem at the recent CES show in Las Vegas..
Staff Writers Jan 15 2008 7:28AM Networking
Bluetooth gaming faces 'volatile' future

Bluetooth gaming faces 'volatile' future

Most personal area networking connectivity employed in electronic games is provided by Bluetooth, but experts predict "volatile" growth for the technology over the next four years.
Robert Jaques Jan 10 2008 2:37PM Networking
'Gov 2.0' coming in 2008

'Gov 2.0' coming in 2008

Infrastructure optimisation and IT resource "repurposing" will top worldwide government agendas in 2008, new research predicts..
Robert Jaques Jan 10 2008 7:31AM Networking
Commander gets new CFO, two directors resign from board

Commander gets new CFO, two directors resign from board

As Commander brings onboard an interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO), two of its non-executive board have resigned. The management changes were initiated in December 2007 and the voice and data service provider has chosen Peter Housden as its interim CFO, effective of January 7.
Lilia Guan Jan 9 2008 2:52PM Networking
Xbox Live hits 10 million subscribers

Xbox Live hits 10 million subscribers

Microsoft has announced that its Xbox Live service now has 10 million subscribers thanks largely to a very successful sales period at the end of last year.one marred by network problems.
Staff Writers Jan 9 2008 2:51PM Networking
NETGEAR recalls 82,000 overheating Ethernet Adapters

NETGEAR recalls 82,000 overheating Ethernet Adapters

NETGEAR has issued a worldwide recall for 82,000 of its XE103 Powerline Ethernet Adapters after the company discovered the devices overheated when used on a 220-240 volt power source.
Mitchell Bingemann Jan 8 2008 12:21PM Networking
Australian telcos champion Voice over Broadband for SMBs

Australian telcos champion Voice over Broadband for SMBs

Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) is not a new term. Touted as a low cost alternative to traditional telephony, VoIP has a major role in a new wave of converged network solutions that are pervading the telecommunications market.
Liz Tay Dec 24 2007 11:53AM Telco/ISP
Experts talk up enterprise voice over Wi-Fi

Experts talk up enterprise voice over Wi-Fi

Voice over Wi-Fi has made some inroads into consumer markets, but several inhibiting factors are temporarily restraining its adoption by business, according to a new study from ABI Research..
Robert Jaques Dec 20 2007 7:39AM Networking
Facebook sues porno hackers

Facebook sues porno hackers

Social networking giant Facebook has named several defendants in a lawsuit alleging unlawful access to its servers in an attempt to steal information about its users..
Staff Writers Dec 20 2007 7:39AM Networking
NetComm goes out to Africa in deal worth over $1M

NetComm goes out to Africa in deal worth over $1M

Australian-based communications vendor, NetComm, has signed a distribution agreement with Space Television, as part of its plans for broader reach in the middle east/African region.
Lilia Guan Dec 18 2007 3:28PM Networking
Australian service providers to combine forces in $8.3M deal

Australian service providers to combine forces in $8.3M deal

Local IT service provider, DWS Advance Business Solutions has entered into an exclusive heads agreement with Strategic Data Management (SDM), for the sum of $8.3 million.
Lilia Guan Dec 18 2007 10:45AM Networking
Spiceworks releases IT Desktop 2.0

Spiceworks releases IT Desktop 2.0

Spiceworks is set to release version 2.0 of its free IT management software by the end of this week..
Dec 18 2007 7:04AM Networking
Broadband over powerlines is a 'winner'

Broadband over powerlines is a 'winner'

Broadband over powerline is emerging as "a winner" in the worldwide race for multimedia home networking, experts reported today..
Robert Jaques Dec 18 2007 7:04AM Networking

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