Sydney bus drivers have refused to drive all of the city's articulated or "bendy" buses, because of alleged problems with their electronic braking system.
Like the brakes on a car, IT security can accelerate business in a safe manner but not if it's an afterthought, says the head of security firm, RSA.
In a few years' time, almost all businesses will use open source, according to Gartner whether IT managers know it or not.
Leading security expert Bruce Schneier has warned businesses to beware of buying shoddy security products.
For months, the industry has been calling on Microsoft to ease restrictions forcing customers to use only the priciest versions of Windows Vista for desktop virtualisation, which it had planned this week before changing its mind at the last minute.
Teams from around the world were on the move across Australia this past week to show what a homemade car and some solar panels can do.
Given the frantic activity and unpredictable movement of all kinds of hard objects within the pit, it's little surprise that the Holden Racing Team recently standardised on Panasonic's ruggedised Toughbook as its notebook platform of choice.
From today, Microsoft will no longer issue security updates or provide support for Windows 98 and Windows ME, which could lead users to trying alternative operating systems such as Linux.
Newly hired Microsoft researcher Bill Buxton sees big changes coming in how you and your computer interact.
At a technology conference, the debate over subscription pricing, discounting and licensing practices comes alive. Is the business of selling software is due for an extreme makeover?
Security is like the brakes on a car -- although designed to slow you down, they actually allow you to go faster, says the head of security firm, RSA.
Market scepticism hasn't dampened industry fervour in Asia-Pacific for rolling out public wireless access points, known as hot spots, nor has it put the brakes on user subscriptions, according to a study by market analyst firm IDC.
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MontaVista Software is set to unveil a version of the open-source OS for consumer-electronics devices, seeking to have its software used in everything from karaoke wares to high-end TVs.
At AU$119.95, McAfee Internet Security 4.0, the security giant's newest do-it-all protective suite, defends your PC against the two most dangerous cyberthreats: direct hacker attacks and sneaky, behind-the-scenes viruses.
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