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• Internode steps cautiously into naked DSL

  Internode has announced a roadmap for the rollout of naked DSL services -- broadband access without a phone line subscription -- but claims it's being careful to avoid some of the challenges faced by fellow naked provider iiNet.

• Country Energy unsure on smart meter timing

  Electricity utility Country Energy said this week that the due date for completion of its smart metering roll-out was 2017, despite plans to reveal the locations of a trial of the technology with IBM in the next two weeks.

• Gates: HailStorm on the horizon

  Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates told financial analysts that the software giant is on course to deliver key pieces of its strategy to make its software available as a Web-based service.

• T-commerce: Don't touch that dial!

  So much for m-commerce and e-commerce. The latest buzzword making the rounds of the digital set is something called t-commerce, shorthand for television-based commerce. And it's got proponents excited about the future.

• T-commerce: Don't touch that dial!

  We've already heard about E, M and even G-business, now get ready for the T. Television-based commerce is being touted as the next big thing. But there's a hitch. Read on.

Features and Case Studies (1)

• MSSPs: Protecting your network

  Security won't contribute much to your bottom line--until it fails. But who do you turn to if you can't afford a team of security specialists?

Reviews (5)

• Broadband to go: 3G data card round-up

  Road warriors rejoice -- 3G data cards are bringing some long awaited speed to mobile Internet access. We take a look at offerings from the major Australian carriers.

• Optus Wireless Connect

  Optus' combo PC Card ticks every box on the wireless menu, including 3G, GPRS and Wi-Fi, to serve road warriors with a smorgasbord of connectivity.

• Unwired Wireless Card

  While the speed and pricing plans make it appealing for those who aren't deskbound, Unwired's Wireless Card is cruelled by the lack of true mobility and the Sydney-only coverage, which itself is undeniably patchy.

• Apple AirPort Extreme Base Station

  The AirPort Extreme performs well in a close-knit 802.11g network, but it's not fast enough in mixed mode to warrant upgrading.

• Should You Set Your Sights on Windows XP

  Microsoft's Windows XP has received a fair amount of hype in the lead up to its release-Matt Lake and Josh Mehlman assess its usefulness for businesses.

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