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    In the wake of the confirmed AU$18.6 billion merger between Westpac and St George Bank, observers have forecast that the IT hangover from the deal could take at least three years to wear off, but in the process the merged banking entity will become one of the largest IT shops in Australia.

  • SCO boss boos Linux from the sidelines

    Troubled software maker SCO's chief executive has claimed the Linux operating system includes Unix source code, during a court case in which Novell is suing SCO for royalties on Unix.

  • CommBank's sub-prime woes offset by IT savings

    The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) has released its half-yearly results reporting that greater spending on its investments at large has been offset by a reduction in its IT costs.

  • Aussie IT 'must help with Labor education revolution'

    After Deputy Prime Minister Julia Gillard's announcement last week that Labor plans to turn every school in Australia digital, representatives of the country's IT industry are calling on the new government to establish a trade advisory group to assist in implementing its "education revolution".

  • Businesses set to spend, says IBM survey

    A survey of CEOs among IBM's top customers shows a shift from a cost cutting to revenue growth as the primary business objective. That finding isn't much of a surprise, given the global easing of economic pain among corporations.

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    bootstrappr is a new blog that will track the fortunes of Australia's technology start-up scene. We'll hang out at Barcamp and keep an eye on twitter, test out the latest and greatest from Aussie entrepreneurs, and be the first to tell you when they fall in a heap.

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  • Interview: Red Hat's new CEO

    Red Hat's new chief executive officer, Jim Whitehurst, talks about the Linux maker in an extensive interview with ZDNet Australia sister site CNet News.

  • Ballmer's bullish outlook

    Microsoft's CEO likes what he sees on the horizon as his company fits its message to changing times in the IT industry.

  • SAP's Geraldine McBride: Straight to the source

    SAP's managing director and CEO Geraldine McBride gives her take on the heated rivalry for top spot in the CRM world.

  • Structuring for IT success

    No longer is it enough for IT to serve as gatekeeper for new technology and business information. Instead, IT must forge a new role as technology partner and facilitator.

  • Examining Second Life myths for business

    Can virtual worlds make a meaningful contribution to business -- and if so, how can they be protected from invasions of privacy and flying genitalia? ZDNet Australia gets the lowdown from Chris Collins, technical assistant to the CEO at Second Life developer Linden Lab.

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  • IBM sells printer division to Ricoh

    IBM is transferring its Printing Systems Division to Japanese electronics company Ricoh as part of a joint-venture agreement, the companies announced Thursday.

  • Apple gets a taste for speed

    Apple Computer appears poised to boost its Power Mac line in what could be a much-needed overhaul of its high-end desktops.

  • Apple-Intel: Winners and losers

    Apple's move to adopt Intel chips will inevitably result in new victors and casualities in the desktop battlefield. Here's a sample.

  • CA, Iomega join forces on backup

    Computer Associates teams up with storage specialist Iomega to produce a backup system aimed at small and midsized businesses.

  • First Look: Palm OS Cobalt and Garnet

    PalmSource has announced two new operating systems, and has committed to ongoing development for both. There's also news of another Palm OS smartphone.

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