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  • Linux marches on Microsoft in NSW

    IBM and Novell's inking of contracts to formally become members of the NSW government's Linux and open source panel should finally start delivering some real competition in state procurement.

  • NSW agency broadband push gains momentum

    The NSW government's push to connect its agencies to an AU$300 million statewide broadband network is gaining momentum with the Rural Fire Service, Office of State Revenue and the Department of Corrections set to join the five foundation participants.

  • NSW government Linux plan close to fruition

    A protracted NSW government project to give its agencies cheaper and quicker access to Linux and open source solutions is finally poised to reach fruition with vendors preparing to sign contracts as pre-approved suppliers.

  • NSW government wants Linux IP, patent protection

    The NSW government is asking Linux companies seeking appointment to a panel of suppliers to its agencies to address their ability to protect customers from "anti-Linux" litigation.

  • Panel tender to slash NSW government Linux procurement costs

    The 'panel' method being employed to help NSW government agencies source Linux solutions and support slashes agency procurement process costs by 12-25 percent, the government said today.

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