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Big W retail stores first to benefit from HP deal

Big W retail stores first to benefit from HP deal

Woolworths has completed the first phase of an enterprise data warehousing project that will streamline information collection and operational reporting in its Big W retail stores.
Staff Writers Apr 28 2009 1:35PM Software
Windows 7 to get XP Mode for compatibility

Windows 7 to get XP Mode for compatibility

Microsoft is planning a new virtualisation tool to provide better application compatibility for businesses migrating from Windows XP to the forthcoming Windows 7 operating system.
Daniel Robinson Apr 28 2009 6:08AM Software
Fujitsu acquires SAP integrator for $48 million

Fujitsu acquires SAP integrator for $48 million

Fujitsu Australia will pay $48 million to acquire the SAP business of Sydney-based Supply Chain Consulting, just one week after the Foreign Investment Review Board approved its $200 million acquisition of KAZ.
Brett Winterford Apr 27 2009 12:47PM Software
Why do Brits love open source?

Why do Brits love open source?

UK is the sixth most open-source software-friendly country in the world - behind Australia, according to research.
Martin Courtney Apr 27 2009 6:52AM Software
Windows 7 RC release date confirmed

Windows 7 RC release date confirmed

Microsoft has confirmed the release candidate of its new operating system, Windows 7, is on track for a release date of April 30.
Phil Muncaster Apr 27 2009 6:48AM Software
Apple tops 1bn App Store sales

Apple tops 1bn App Store sales

Less than one year after it was formally launched, Apple's iTunes App Store has served its one billionth download.
Shaun Nichols Apr 27 2009 6:48AM Software
Microsoft hit by first ever sales drop

Microsoft hit by first ever sales drop

Microsoft has reported its first ever year-on-year drop in sales as the decline in the global PC market hit the world’s largest software supplier.
Bryan Glick Apr 25 2009 8:08AM Software
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
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
SAP R/3 users face upgrade pain

SAP R/3 users face upgrade pain

Nine out of 10 SAP users report facing challenges to upgrade their systems over the coming years, according to new research.
Dave Bailey Apr 23 2009 6:12AM Software
Schwartz seeks to reassure staff over Oracle deal

Schwartz seeks to reassure staff over Oracle deal

Sun chief executive Jonathan Schwartz has sent an email to workers at the company to calm nerves over the recently agreed buyout by Oracle.
David Neal Apr 23 2009 6:06AM Software
Mozilla fixes critical Firefox flaws

Mozilla fixes critical Firefox flaws

Mozilla has announced a number of fixes for its Firefox browser, warning that four of the flaws are critical.
David Neal Apr 23 2009 6:06AM Software
Xstrata Technology signs $1.5m deal with DiData

Xstrata Technology signs $1.5m deal with DiData

The two year deal will see DiData take care of Xstrata Technology's managed services for its unified communications infrastructure.
Jenny Eagle Apr 22 2009 12:03PM Software
VMware takes virtualisation to the next level

VMware takes virtualisation to the next level

VMware has officially launched the next version of its virtualisation platform, adding storage and network virtualisation features designed to turn corporate data centres into a single giant resource the company dubs "the software mainframe".
Brett Winterford + VNU News Apr 21 2009 3:54PM Software
Adobe wins $20m NSW education software deal

Adobe wins $20m NSW education software deal

Over 1.8 million school and TAFE students and teachers in NSW will receive Adobe software in a $20 million deal announced today.
Staff Writers Apr 21 2009 3:15PM Software
Adobe optimises Flash for the home

Adobe optimises Flash for the home

Adobe Systems today made a major move to extend its popular Flash platform into the home with an optimised version that delivers rich applications and high definition video to internet-connected televisions, set-top boxes, Blu-ray players and other devices.
Phil Muncaster Apr 21 2009 6:37AM Software
Oracle agrees to buy Sun for US$7.4 billion

Oracle agrees to buy Sun for US$7.4 billion

Oracle has announced it will acquire server builder Sun Microsystems for US$7.4 billion, or US$5.6 billion net of Sun’s cash and debt.
Rosalie Marshall Apr 21 2009 6:37AM Software

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