Friday | 19 March, 2010
Strathfield rises out of administration
Deed of Company Arrangement includes $2.8 million in funding and $40 million wiped from balance sheet
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New copper lines all but banned under Government legislation 19 March, 2010 09:30:00
Government claims to have “broad support” from Telstra, but telco points out “significant differences” compared to the previous draftThe Federal Government has introduced legislation to ban the installation of fixed-line copper from every new house built in greenfield estates in an effort to push fibre connectivity. - +
AFACT: iiNet is appealing its ‘win’ judgment 18 March, 2010 17:36:00
The anti-piracy organisation claims iiNet is appealing its "unequivocal" victoryThe Australian Federation Against Copyright Theft (AFACT) has dismissed iiNet’s notice of contention to the Federal Court. - +
ARN Awards for 2010 announced 19 March, 2010 09:24:00
Towards a brighter future theme for this year's awards recognises the challenges of 2009 and the opportunities emerging in 2010ARN has announced the prestigious fourth annual IT Industry Awards celebration for 2010. - +
Virgin spam leads to $22,000 fine 18 March, 2010 15:56:00
Mobile carrier also forced to develop comprehensive training programsVirgin Mobile has been fined $22,000 and forced to extensively retrain staff after allegedly spamming customers who had opted out of getting marketing messages. - +
Google tests meeting rescheduling tool for Calendar 19 March, 2010 06:53:00
Smart Rescheduler is a gadget that analyzes multiple variables to suggest alternative times for a meetingGoogle is now publicly testing a new feature for its Calendar application that auto-suggests a new time and date for a meeting that needs to be rescheduled. - +
Color and video coming to Kindle? Partner shows new screens 19 March, 2010 04:31:00
The new owner of E-Ink showed color, touch-screen and flexible plastic e-reader screensColor e-reader screens that can imitate video playback were on show Thursday from the company that makes the Kindle for Amazon.com, as similar technologies move closer to debuting in finished products.
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Commodore 64 awakes from slumber with makeover 19 March, 2010 08:27:00
The Commodore 64 is being primed for a comebackThe vintage Commodore 64 personal computer is getting a makeover, with a new design and some of the latest computing technologies, as the brand gets primed for a comeback. - +
Fake MacBook Air, 'big iPhone' tablet on show in China 19 March, 2010 07:57:00
A Chinese company displayed its imitation MacBook Air and two tablet computersA knock-off MacBook Air running Windows, a tablet computer shaped like a big iPhone and another tablet meant to rival Apple's iPad were all among the devices shown off by a small Chinese gadget maker on Thursday.
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New copper lines all but banned under Government legislation 19 March, 2010 09:30:00
Government claims to have “broad support” from Telstra, but telco points out “significant differences” compared to the previous draftThe Federal Government has introduced legislation to ban the installation of fixed-line copper from every new house built in greenfield estates in an effort to push fibre connectivity. - +
AFACT: iiNet is appealing its ‘win’ judgment 18 March, 2010 17:36:00
The anti-piracy organisation claims iiNet is appealing its "unequivocal" victoryThe Australian Federation Against Copyright Theft (AFACT) has dismissed iiNet’s notice of contention to the Federal Court.
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Widespread discontent persists with ERP projects 18 March, 2010 05:22:00
A new study plays a familiar tune about delays and cost overrunsMore than half of companies that implement ERP (enterprise resource planning) systems end up garnering no more than 30 percent of the business benefits they expected, according to a new study released by systems integrator Panorama Consulting Group. - +
Updated: Avaya culls Avnet and Ingram from distributor list 16 March, 2010 11:29:00
Unified communications vendor retains Distribution Central, Westcon Group and VExpressAvaya has slashed its Australian and New Zealand distribution line-up from five to three following a review of its Avaya and Nortel channel partnerships.
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Google Maps for Android gets improved user interface 19 March, 2010 07:46:00
Users with Google's Nexus One phone can now turn the homescreen into a map that updates itselfGoogle has released version 4.1 of Google Maps for Android, adding a constantly-updated map wallpaper, tweaking the way search results are displayed and adding a new Latitude widget for tracking your friends. - +
Google tests meeting rescheduling tool for Calendar 19 March, 2010 06:53:00
Smart Rescheduler is a gadget that analyzes multiple variables to suggest alternative times for a meetingGoogle is now publicly testing a new feature for its Calendar application that auto-suggests a new time and date for a meeting that needs to be rescheduled.
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IE8, iPhone will fall first day of hacking contest, predicts organizer 19 March, 2010 06:54:00
Pwn2Own sponsor bets researchers will hack Windows 7, Microsoft's browser, Apple's phoneMicrosoft's Internet Explorer 8, not Apple's Safari, will be the first browser to fall in next week's Pwn2Own hacking challenge, the contest organizer said today. - +
Facebook users targeted in massive spam run 19 March, 2010 06:50:00
The messages try to get users to dowload a malicious attachmentFacebook's 400 million users have been targeted by a spam run that could infect their computers with malicious software designed to steals passwords and other data, according to security researchers at McAfee.
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HP, IBM, Dell launch servers with new Intel chips 17 March, 2010 06:12:00
The servers will come with Intel's Xeon 5600 servers, also introduced on Tuesday.Hewlett-Packard, Dell and IBM rolled-out new servers on Tuesday based on Intel's latest Xeon 5600 microprocessors, which promise better performance and power consumption. - +
Resellers: Microsoft EBS not given a chance 11 March, 2010 12:52:00
Several Australian SMB resellers says they are disappointed over the vendor's decision to dump Essential Business ServerMicrosoft’s decision to [[artnid:338666|can Windows Essential Business Server (EBS)]] has been met with disappointment from SMB-focused Australian resellers.
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Virgin spam leads to $22,000 fine 18 March, 2010 15:56:00
Mobile carrier also forced to develop comprehensive training programsVirgin Mobile has been fined $22,000 and forced to extensively retrain staff after allegedly spamming customers who had opted out of getting marketing messages. - +
Google Maps for Android gets improved user interface 19 March, 2010 07:46:00
Users with Google's Nexus One phone can now turn the homescreen into a map that updates itselfGoogle has released version 4.1 of Google Maps for Android, adding a constantly-updated map wallpaper, tweaking the way search results are displayed and adding a new Latitude widget for tracking your friends.
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Music download service takes aim at pirates 18 March, 2010 11:55:00
New music distribution channel to fund media downloads with advertising dollarsAn Australian music download service, Guvera Limited, will provide users with free tracks without copyright protection. - +
Harris Technology partners with engin for VoIP 17 March, 2010 09:50:00
Harris picks engin to offer bundled handset packages to SMBsMass retailer, Harris Technology, has partnered with VoIP provider, engin, to offer bundled handset packages aimed at SMBs.
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CeBIT - Red Hat champions open source market education 22 May, 2008 16:11:08
Vendor sees value in supporting the efforts of startups to have market pushOpen source vendor, Red Hat, is ramping up its education efforts to tackle a lack of understanding on how to adopt open source solutions. - +
CeBIT - In-car computer vendor seeks resellers 22 May, 2008 16:31:54
Hardware vendor, Gizmosis, is looking to build a reseller network following its launch into Australia. - +
CeBIT - DesignShop marketing tools aimed at SMEs 22 May, 2008 16:20:38
Local marketing vendor, DesignShop, has launched a solution to address some of the difficulties SMEs traditionally have with marketing and positioning.
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Music download service takes aim at pirates 18 March, 2010 11:55:00
New music distribution channel to fund media downloads with advertising dollarsAn Australian music download service, Guvera Limited, will provide users with free tracks without copyright protection. - +
Avaya's distributor rationalisation approved by partners 17 March, 2010 14:02:00
Avaya resellers have applauded the vendor’s decision to cut down distribution numbers following its acquisition of Nortel. - +
Harris Technology partners with engin for VoIP 17 March, 2010 09:50:00
Mass retailer, Harris Technology, has partnered with VoIP provider, engin, to offer bundled handset packages aimed at SMBs.
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US-based Staples to acquire Corporate Express 18 March, 2010 09:19:00
The office supplies retailer values the reseller at $1 billion.Corporate Express shareholders (ASX: CXP) have been recommended to accept a takeover bid from US-based office supplies retailer, Staples. - +
Avaya's distributor rationalisation approved by partners 17 March, 2010 14:02:00
Avaya resellers have applauded the vendor’s decision to cut down distribution numbers following its acquisition of Nortel. - +
Pipe accepts $373 million TPG takeover bid 12 March, 2010 17:19:00
Telecommunications company, Pipe Networks, will be taken over by TPG Telecom under a $373.09 million deal.
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