Microsoft's bid to make the Open XML (OOXML) file formats international standards has succeeded, barring any last-minute changes. The ISO (International Organization for Standardization) is scheduled to issue the official communique today.
Apple co-founder and chief executive Steve Jobs has topped a list of the 25 most powerful business people in the world.
A European court dealt a severe blow to Microsoft's competitive ambitions in Europe on Monday by siding with regulators in an antitrust case against the company.
Microsoft has failed in its initial effort to fast-track the Office Open XML (OOXML) document file format as an international standard — but it will have another chance in early 2008.
Despite the ubiquity of the iPod, Microsoft's Internet Explorer is the 'most influential' tech product of the past 25 years, according to a survey of IT professionals.
Opposing skills bodies the Australian Computer Society (ACS) and IT Pro Australia have held talks to discuss cooperation rather than competition amid the nation's skills shortage.
Want to protect the Great Barrier Reef, enhance the health of your fellow Australians, or improve swimming coaching in Australia? Maybe an ICT career in the Australian Public Service is the way to go.
Australian technology workers could learn a lot about professionalism from legal practitioners, according to the lawyer named the new president of the Australian Computer Society (ACS) on Friday.
The Bush administration and its critics at a United Nations summit in Tunisia have inked a broad agreement on global Internet management that will preclude any dramatic showdown this week.
A new IT industry lobby group -- IT Pro Australia -- backed by global non-profit IT trade association CompTIA made its debut today promising to raise the quality of skills in and perceptions of the sector.
A new industry body aimed at students and workers looks set to make waves in Australia.
It can be seen as essential to have a list of certifications in technical areas, but is a piece of paper always worth having?
Bank robbers don't wield guns these days, the mouse and keyboard have, instead, become the weapons of choice. And they're coming right through your browser.
Novell didn't invent certifications, but it did pioneer their value in the marketplace. Recent updates to the CNE program have reinvigorated the certification. Before charting your course toward the CNE, here's what you should know.
Whether you're a hiring manager or a hopeful job candidate, it's tough to decipher the real value of certifications. One heavily certified tech guru weighs in on the factors affecting the value of certifications.
In a tight job market, a certification can distinguish you from other job applicants. The question is, which certifications are the most advantageous to hold?
Human error in the workplace still poses the single largest threat to corporate networks, a recent survey revealed.
To successfully complete an IT certification, you'll need to do enough (but not too much) studying, and you'll need to plan a realistic timeline for the project. These tips will help you handle these tasks and get set for test day.
Poorly trained staff and human error are the main causes of network security breaches, according to a recent survey.
A soon-to-be released certification program for entry-level computer-security professionals, is slated as helping companies hire knowledgeable network administrators.
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