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  • NSW agency broadband push gains momentum

    The NSW government's push to connect its agencies to an AU$300 million statewide broadband network is gaining momentum with the Rural Fire Service, Office of State Revenue and the Department of Corrections set to join the five foundation participants.

  • NSW govt signals desktop Linux needs

    The NSW state government yesterday went to market for its desktop, notebook and small server needs for at least the next three years, designating the ability to purchase Linux-based systems as "highly desirable".

  • Big Blue powers up Linux in NSW

    A NSW government project to make open source software and solutions cheaper and more accessible to its agencies is understood to have been boosted by IBM's confirmation of its membership of a panel of authorised suppliers.

  • NSW government Linux plan close to fruition

    A protracted NSW government project to give its agencies cheaper and quicker access to Linux and open source solutions is finally poised to reach fruition with vendors preparing to sign contracts as pre-approved suppliers.

  • NSW Linux panel on board next month

    The NSW government expects to finalise contract negotiations with the majority of the companies nominated for its Linux and open-source software procurement panel by the end of July, the Department of Commerce said.

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  • Is open source ready for big business?

    The New South Wales government has unveiled a panel of preferred open-source software suppliers but what does it really mean? Well, the answer depends on who's doing the asking.

  • Cashing in on Linux

    To winemaker De Bortoli, Linux has provided the opportunity to save money and free up IT staff.

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