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    Australia's second-ranked telco has won a AU$4.5 million dollar contract to deliver broadband Internet access to remote schools via satellite.

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  • Have (IT) certs will travel?

    Is certification better than experience? Here's what industry analysts and IT professionals have to say, including issues with MCSE.

  • New president promises Aust Computer Society revamp

    The Australian Computer Society's president-elect has foreshadowed a revamp of the organisation to boost its relevance following indications mid-year the organisation was losing support from some of its members.

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    The six-month rise in information technology and telecommunication jobs plateaued in October, with demand for IT workers slipping one percent compared to September, according to an index which measures online job advertisements.

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