Just days after Microsoft fell out with Novell over its allegation that Linux contains its intellectual property; the software giant has become embroiled in another patent dispute.
Microsoft has been ordered to pay US$1.5 billion to Alcatel-Lucent in a patent dispute over MP3 audio technology used in Windows.
Nortel is attempting to revamp its image with a move into software.
The local arm of mining machinery group Joy Global is close to completing a corporate telephony refresh, a move taking place in the context of a wider international push to consolidate the group's ICT resources.
A week after Microsoft was ordered to hand over US$1.5 billion in an Alcatel-Lucent MP3 patent dispute, a federal judge has ruled that the Windows maker did not violate a patent at the heart of a second trial that was set to begin soon.
With Redmond on the hook for US$1.5 billion, should other audio tech users be worried about what's next?
Father, brother, cancer survivor, highly intelligent engineer and leader of the "Australian mafia" group of executives who battled their way to the top of global telco supplier Alcatel-Lucent. We present Mike Quigley, executive chairman of the National Broadband Network Company.
The world of enterprise IP telephony is varied and complex. Here's our round-up of the major players and what they can bring to your business.
Intel chief technology officer Pat Gelsinger says every computer-related wire, except the power cord, should be done away with. Additional reading: WiMax: The saviour of rural broadband?
Are you ready to roll out Voice over IP? This article provides you with an overview of VoIP basics and some starting points for evaluating your company's needs. Additional reading: VoIP Resource Centre
The world of enterprise IP telephony is varied and complex. Here's our round-up of the major players and what they can bring to your business.
New firewalls, switches, MP3 players and business applications feature in this week's Australian announcements.
Telstra shareholders fear break up
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The Change Program changes its Agenda
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Microsoft's Tracey Fellows on Windows 7
After the launch of Windows 7 last week, ZDNet.com.au spoke briefly with Microsoft Australia and New Zealand M… Watch it now
Has New Zealand's smiling assassin delivered?
The long-awaited separation of Telstra
Google open-sources JavaScript tools
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