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    Health insurer Australian Health Management deployed a biometric voice recognition system that has enabled the firm's customers to avoid any authentication-related questions which usually precede an account query or claim.

  • Oracle aims to tone security muscle with Fusion

    Billions of dollars worth of acquisitions have bought Oracle a perhaps unexpected bonus: security lessons.

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    In an industry known for its hype, it's understandably difficult for many managers to make sense of new trends. But in the case of IT Infrastructure Library, a growing body of success stories confirms this is one trend that you should definitely be on top of.

  • Browsers become business bugbear

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    The iPhone 3GS is faster and we appreciate the new features and extended battery life, but call quality and 3G reception still need improvement.

  • Nokia 6500 Slide

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  • First Look: Mozilla Firefox 0.8

    Mozilla's standalone browser undergoes a point change and a name change all in one. We look at everything else that Firefox has to offer in our Australian first look.

  • Microsoft gets deeper into gizmos

    The software giant talks up plans for embedded devices ranging from factory robots to slot machines.

  • Gameboy Advance SP

    Nintendo's redesigned the Gameboy Advance, ironing out a few annoyances and adding a few new ones. Check out our Australian review of the rejigged portable gaming system.

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