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• Queensland's PC land grab is on

  The Queensland state government will simplify its purchasing of desktop and laptop PCs, and mid-range servers with a new two-year whole of government supply arrangement beginning in July.

• Novell in 'Windows cheaper than Linux' statement

  Linux vendor Novell has issued a joint press release with Microsoft, in which HSBC, a customer of joint technology from the two companies, claims that Windows has a lower total cost of ownership than Linux.

• BlackBerry maker must diversify to survive

  Research in Motion (RIM) still has no close rival when it comes to mobile e-mail but the Canadian company is going to face increasing competition in the near future, warn analysts.

• Flight Centre takes off with HDS

  Discount travel specialist Flight Centre has enlisted Hitachi Data Systems (HDS) to help cope with its burgeoning storage needs.

• Clustering moves into second gear

  Until now, it's been difficult to create and install clustering software, which helps defend high-end computing systems from crashes. But signs point to a gain in speed for the niche.

Features and Case Studies (2)

• Enterprise OS wars: Symbian v Windows Mobile

  Symbian is the mobile world's dominant operating system, but can it walk the walk in the business world or will it always be the poor cousin to Windows Mobile in the enterprise? David Braue finds out.

• Flight Centre takes off with HDS

  Discount travel specialist Flight Centre has enlisted Hitachi Data Systems (HDS) to help cope with its burgeoning storage needs.

Reviews (13)

• Apple Mac Mini (2009)

  Apple's newest Mac Mini is set to be a hit, being both small and powerful. We suspect that if Apple had managed to squeeze Blu-ray support in there, it would take a large chunk of the home theatre PC market.

• Sony VAIO (VGN-Z17GNB)

  Beautifully designed and reassuringly robust, the 1.5kg VAIO Z11 marries a decent-sized 13.1-inch screen with good portability. It's not flawless, but if you can afford it, you won't be disappointed.

• Dell Vostro 1310

  Dell's small-business-focused Vostro 1310 has a temptingly affordable entry-level price, but a realistic specification soon brings it into line with the competition.

• Acer Aspire 6920G

  The Aspire 6920G is a stylish machine that offers great performance for watching movies or playing the latest games. It's an excellent option if you're looking for a desktop replacement laptop that can keep you entertained.

• Dell Latitude E6500

  The Dell Latitude E is a glimpse into the future of laptops. With high expandability, configurable and a strong design, it should suit most corporate environments.

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