Internet service provider Internode today launched a new type of naked ADSL2+ service, using its own equipment at telephone exchanges to increase the range of its fast broadband.
Telstra will be forced to keep meticulous records on activities in its telephone exchanges, according to new regulations designed to alleviate complaints by other telcos.
In its regulatory submission this week, Telstra says the new national fibre-to-the-node (FTTN) roll-out should not have to interface with current network technologies such as the copper ADSL2+ network, because of impacts on performance.
WiMax could prove to be the winner in the 4G race against LTE (Long Term Evolution) simply because the technology is here, first.
Microsoft's Open Office XML specifications will be scrutinised by government technocrats in Geneva this week to determine if improvements Microsoft has made to it overcome technical problems noted by ISO members last September.
After the government threw its hat in the ring over WiMax, friends and foes of the technology have been frothing at the mouth to deliver a natty sound bite on why the standard is the wireless equivalent of a cold sore or the saviour of all things broadband. Vodafone has now announced it's sleeping with enemy and joining the WiMax Forum. Who's the winner here?
Despite its clear benefits in stock tracking and the success of early, isolated pilot tests in tracking high-value assets, RFID technology is still spinning its wheels as ongoing high costs and unclear return on investment continue to keep once-enthusiastic customers away in droves.
A tie-up with Saleforce.com sees Google pushing even further into Microsoft's businesss applications territory
One organisation has recently gone through a very successful deployment of the BlackBerry Enterprise Server (BES) and accompanying devices. Here are 10 lessons to ensure BlackBerrys leave a good taste in your organisation.
Though they may not be household names like Thorpie or Lleyton, local developers rank among the world's best.
Senior vice-president of IBM Linda Sanford explains why the handoff to an offshore partner should be embraced, not feared.
NComputing's X300 provides a cost-effective way to hang up to six terminals off a single desktop PC using low-power, secure, easy to administer and quiet access terminals. It's not for power users, but is well suited to schools, business workgroups, libraries and internet cafes.
We recommend installing Windows XP SP2 but only after Microsoft has had a few weeks to work out the kinks.
We show you how this simple upgrade will open a new world of creative possibilities.
Intel has described two new technologies for its Itanium family and fleshed out its plans for the processor, as the company tries to build momentum for the high-end server chip.
Intel on Monday will serve up a large helping of megahertz with five new Pentium 4 processors for desktop PCs.
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