Optus has finally put an end to speculation on whether it will follow Telstra's upgrade of its hybrid fibre coaxial (HFC) network, announcing that it has already started work on its cable in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.
Telecom New Zealand's first quarter revenues received a boost from its new XT mobile network, but not enough to counter falls in most other revenue lines.
As Microsoft launches Windows 7 in Australia, major federal welfare agency Centrelink is planning to migrate to the new operating system by mid next year. Will other companies follow its example, or will Microsoft see the same lack of interest for Windows 7 as it did for Vista?
This afternoon Communications Minister Stephen Conroy described his opposite, Senator Nick Minchin, as a Luddite as he took questions from reporters on the Opposition's attempt to block the government's wide-ranging telecommunications industry reform legislation, which includes provisions to force the break-up of Telstra.
Home loan company, Mortgage Choice, has ditched Lotus Notes Domino for its lenders messaging needs in favour of Google's Enterprise Apps suite but it's keeping Microsoft Office as the corporate standard.
Considering how expensive and drawn-out tender processes can be to solve problems that might be very immediate, it's little wonder that the Victorian Police IT department tried to work the tender exemptions system.
It was interesting to witness Conroy's recent enthusiasm to spruik the NBN's role in supporting the Smart Grid, Smart City initiative. What a pity that Conroy hadn't yet seen the damning report from the Victorian auditor-general about that state's smart-meter roll-out.
Virtually everyone in the telecommunications industry has their say in the Senate Standing Committee's public hearing into the pending legislation to split up Telstra, in this week's Twisted Wire podcast.
It's all very well to roll-out technology, but if you don't force your employees to use it, it's just another piece of expensive equipment that takes up office space.
As Oracle gets bigger and bigger, one question remains unanswered: what type of company is Oracle?
Is Australia and New Zealand Banking Group suffering from a lack of strategic IT leadership as its year-long search for a new chief information officer drags on?
Antivirus software manufacturers all claim to protect us against threats, but how well do they actually perform? We put six popular business internet security packages to the test.
This afternoon Communications Minister Stephen Conroy described his opposite, Senator Nick Minchin, as a Luddite as he took questions from reporters on the Opposition's attempt to block the government's wide-ranging telecommunications industry reform legislation, which includes provisions to force the break-up of Telstra.
The world of enterprise IP telephony is varied and complex. Here's our round-up of the major players and what they can bring to your business.
Ray Brown stepped in two weeks ago as the latest chief information officer for Queensland Health, hoping to bring some stability to a division that has seen a number of faces move through the head technology spot in quick succession.
A few other all-in-ones make this 20-inch iMac look expensive on a dollars-per-screen-inch basis, but none are as attractive or as capable juggling multiple programs.
The Competitive Carriers' Coalition can't afford the services of a lobbyist according to its executive director, David Forman.
"We can craft ways to protect the values of privacy and security, although in some cases there are tensions to be worked out," says the VP of Microsoft's Trustworthy Computing Group
Behind its expansive display, Apple has packed one of the fastest all-in-ones available, and added a few useful extras to sweeten the deal.
Antivirus software manufacturers all claim to protect us against threats, but how well do they actually perform? We put six popular business internet security packages to the test.
Managing data storage is just as much of a task (or greater) as managing the servers themselves. It makes sense to centralise management in larger organisations wherever possible. Enter the storage area network (SAN).
Wondering which endpoint security suite keeps your clients the most protected? Enex TestLab racks them all up and puts them through their paces.
HP's 21.5-inch monitor is fairly average for its class however, in the face of its limitations, the price doesn't add up.
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