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    The government needs to stop looking at IT as a necessary evil or the place to remove costs when the Treasurer comes calling.

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    On 1 July this year the new Mobile Premium Services Code was introduced. It sounds like it's had a good impact, but is it enough?

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    If you want to use Cisco for your corporate IP telephony network but can't afford a 7900 series phone for everyone, it's a no-brainer to check out the lower-specced 6900 series.

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