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Virtualisation loses its lustre at USQ

Virtualisation loses its lustre at USQ

If you think server virtualisation is a walk in the park, Brian Kissell, chief technology officer at the University of Southern Queensland, has a few lessons you should probably hear.
Brett Winterford May 21 2009 6:13AM Software
Charity to host the NetApp $1m storage challenge

Charity to host the NetApp $1m storage challenge

A group of IT managers that run the systems of some of Australia's largest charities will host the benchmarking of NetApp's $1 million storage challenge.
Brett Winterford May 21 2009 6:08AM Storage
Acure to use Amcom downtime to upgrade power

Acure to use Amcom downtime to upgrade power

Acure has brought forward a major power upgrade in its DC1 data centre to Sunday to coincide with a core network upgrade by Amcom that is expected to cut communications to up to 70 per cent of Acure’s customers.
Ry Crozier May 21 2009 6:00AM Telco/ISP
AAPT busts out unlimited off-peak broadband plans

AAPT busts out unlimited off-peak broadband plans

AAPT has fast-tracked the launch of its ‘unlimited’ ADSL2+ plans which offer users six hours of quota-free downloads per day.
Staff Writers May 20 2009 2:14PM Telco/ISP
The SC Magazine Awards Australia 2009 - Winners Announced!

The SC Magazine Awards Australia 2009 - Winners Announced!

Hosted by comedienne Corinne Grant, the inaugural awards were held on Tuesday 19th May during the Gala Dinner at the AusCERT 2009 Conference on the Gold Coast.
Staff Writers May 20 2009 11:38AM Security
Democrats launch anti-filtering site

Democrats launch anti-filtering site

The Democrats party has launched an anti-censorship web site in the hope of rallying the opponents of internet filtering to its cause.
Brett Winterford May 20 2009 11:14AM Telco/ISP
Netspace enters Tassie ADSL2+ market without Basslink deal

Netspace enters Tassie ADSL2+ market without Basslink deal

Netspace has indicated that it may wait several months after Basslink launches before inking a capacity deal with them, despite taking the punt early by launching ADSL2+ services in Hobart and Launceston.
Ry Crozier May 20 2009 10:46AM Telco/ISP
Microsoft validates web server vulnerability

Microsoft validates web server vulnerability

Microsoft has confirmed the presence of a privilege-escalation vulnerability in its Internet Information Services (IIS) web server.
Dan Kaplan May 20 2009 10:24AM Security
Gumblar 'botnet' continues to grow as new variants detected

Gumblar 'botnet' continues to grow as new variants detected

The Gumblar attack is continuing to hit websites with new variants detected in Japan.
Dan Raywood May 20 2009 10:20AM Security
Researcher publishes Java proof-of-concept to urge Apple action

Researcher publishes Java proof-of-concept to urge Apple action

A security researcher who is upset that Apple has yet to patch a months-old vulnerability has published a proof-of-concept to demonstrate the exploit's severity.
Dan Kaplan May 20 2009 10:13AM Security
EMC in talks to bring storage-as-a-service to Australia

EMC in talks to bring storage-as-a-service to Australia

EMC is in discussions with Australian telcos about introducing storage as a service to the local market.
Liz Tay May 20 2009 9:04AM Storage
Microsoft hooks up with HP on unified comms

Microsoft hooks up with HP on unified comms

Microsoft and HP inked a four year partnership at Interop 2009 in Las Vegas today around end-to-end unified enterprise communications.
Sylvie Barak May 20 2009 6:07AM Software
Microsoft takes Security Development Lifecycle to all developers

Microsoft takes Security Development Lifecycle to all developers

Microsoft will launch additions to its Security Development Lifecycle (SDL) programme today, designed to enable all software developers to integrate the SDL more tightly into the development process.
Phil Muncaster May 20 2009 5:56AM Software
Dell unveils educational Ubuntu netbook

Dell unveils educational Ubuntu netbook

Dell is offering a purpose-built netbook running a choice of Windows or Ubuntu for Aussie school students.
Staff Writers May 19 2009 5:39PM Hardware
NBN $43 billion cost has lots of padding

NBN $43 billion cost has lots of padding

Communications Minister Stephen Conroy has revealed the actual cost of the NBN is expected to be “significantly lower” than $43 billion, especially if industry players like Telstra trade their infrastructure for equity.
Staff Writers May 19 2009 5:30PM Telco/ISP
Minchin rebuked by Expert Panel 'whistleblowers'

Minchin rebuked by Expert Panel 'whistleblowers'

Opposition Senator Nick Minchin has dubbed members of the NBN Expert Panel 'whistleblowers', quoting controversial comments the panelists have made in public forums.
Brett Winterford , Ben Grubb May 19 2009 5:30PM Telco/ISP
Rudd to spend $16m training NBN engineers

Rudd to spend $16m training NBN engineers

The Rudd Government has announced it will invest $16.15 million in a training facility for networking engineering students at the Central Gippsland Institute of TAFE (GippsTAFE).
Jenny Eagle May 19 2009 3:37PM Networking
Microsoft and Linux team up on software licensing

Microsoft and Linux team up on software licensing

Microsoft and the Linux Foundation have joined forces over proposed changes in the law over software contracts.
Iain Thomson May 19 2009 3:20PM Software
Don’t pay for separate anti-spyware says Gartner

Don’t pay for separate anti-spyware says Gartner

Analyst group Gartner is warning companies not to be ripped off by vendors seeking to sell anti-spyware software as a standalone product.
Iain Thomson May 19 2009 3:20PM Security
EMC hungry for acquisitions

EMC hungry for acquisitions

A cashed-up EMC plans to go on an acquisition spree, according to CEO Joe Tucci.
Rosalie Marshall May 19 2009 3:20PM Storage

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