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Bluetooth 3.0 to be eight times faster

Bluetooth 3.0 to be eight times faster

The new Bluetooth specification launched this week will be eight times faster than its predecessor.
Robert Munro Apr 24 2009 2:07PM Networking
ISPs line up for slice of $250m backhaul fund

ISPs line up for slice of $250m backhaul fund

Optus and iiNet have become the first ISPs to indicate their intention to bid for some of the $250 million fast-tracked by the Federal Government to build competitive backhaul links into regional broadband ‘blackspots’.
Ry Crozier Apr 24 2009 12:27PM Telco/ISP
RSA 2009: Benefits and dangers of device fingerprinting

RSA 2009: Benefits and dangers of device fingerprinting

Device fingerprinting has security experts and privacy advocates split down the middle.
Shaun Nichols Apr 24 2009 11:30AM Security
US government says securing cyberspace will take time

US government says securing cyberspace will take time

US President Barack Obama's 60-day cyberspace policy review is completed, and the report will show that co-operation is needed to meet the challenging task of securing the nation's digital infrastructure, the official in charge of the project said at the RSA Conference.
Dan Kaplan Apr 24 2009 10:53AM Security
Layer up for security, say RSA experts

Layer up for security, say RSA experts

A panel of network security experts have warned administrators to steer clear of so-called 'magic bullet' offerings.
Shaun Nichols Apr 24 2009 10:47AM Security
iPrimus dances with Telstra on ADSL2+

iPrimus dances with Telstra on ADSL2+

ISP iPrimus has all but given up on building new DSLAMs in the wake of the NBN announcement, opting instead to quadruple its coverage area for ADSL2+ via a resale deal with Telstra.
Brett Winterford Apr 24 2009 10:45AM Telco/ISP
Global recession takes toll on security budgets

Global recession takes toll on security budgets

Nearly three-quarters of security professionals think the recession has had a somewhat or significant impact on their purchasing of technology, according to new research conducted by security certifications organisation ISC2.
Phil Muncaster Apr 24 2009 10:31AM Security
TippingPoint laments access policy complexity

TippingPoint laments access policy complexity

TippingPoint chief technical officer Brian Smith has presented a new system for managing access rights, which the company hopes will greatly simplify the process of securing enterprise networks.
Shaun Nichols Apr 24 2009 6:36AM Security
Google and Pirate Bay share Friday good news

Google and Pirate Bay share Friday good news

Both Google and the Pirate Bay have achieved slight victories over their legal opponents overnight.
Rosalie Marshall Apr 24 2009 6:29AM Software
Microsoft begins refunds for Equipt customers

Microsoft begins refunds for Equipt customers

Microsoft has begun contacting customers of its ill-fated Equipt service to offer them a refund once the product is discontinued at the end of this month.
Daniel Robinson Apr 24 2009 6:29AM Software
Updated DB2 boosts analytics while cutting costs

Updated DB2 boosts analytics while cutting costs

IBM has announced new versions of its DB2 database platform and InfoSphere Warehouse package.
David Neal Apr 24 2009 6:29AM Software
Review: IBM Proventia Network MFS

Review: IBM Proventia Network MFS

This appliance offers a lot of features in an easy-to-use, inexpensive device.
Peter Stephenson, Apr 23 2009 5:10PM Security
Review: Panda GateDefender Integra

Review: Panda GateDefender Integra

While it does require the need for recurring subscription costs, this product has many excellent features and there is little learning curve overhead when it comes to managing.
Peter Stephenson, Apr 23 2009 5:01PM Security
Unisys scores five-year QLD digital drivers’ licence deal

Unisys scores five-year QLD digital drivers’ licence deal

Queensland Transport will progressively replace three million laminated drivers’ licenses with smartcards that use facial recognition technology supplied by Unisys.
Staff Writers Apr 23 2009 3:09PM Software
Analysis: Google pushes self-stimulus scheme

Analysis: Google pushes self-stimulus scheme

A free $75 search marketing campaign offer from Google Australia to SMBs could be as much about stimulating the web giant’s declining AdWords revenues as helping small business.
Ry Crozier Apr 23 2009 2:56PM Software
FBI agent discusses big cybercrime bust

FBI agent discusses big cybercrime bust

The man responsible for a recent cybercrime bust has shared his experiences at the RSA conference in San Francisco.
Shaun Nichols Apr 23 2009 2:53PM 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
Websense names John McCormack as new President

Websense names John McCormack as new President

Websense has announced that its senior vice president of product development, John McCormack, is to become the new President of the company.
SC Australia Staff Apr 23 2009 10:47AM Security
Cybercriminals keeping up with banking safeguards

Cybercriminals keeping up with banking safeguards

Threats are becoming more sophisticated, and cybercriminals are getting smarter at evading new authentication controls, according to an RSA Conference panel of security practitioners representing three major financial institutions.
Dan Kaplan Apr 23 2009 10:38AM Security
RSA: IT security budgets faring well

RSA: IT security budgets faring well

Driven by compliance demands and the threat environment, budgets for IT security have fared better than most other sectors during the economic downturn, according to a panel of analysts at the RSA Conference.
Greg Masters Apr 23 2009 10:27AM Security

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