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    The Department of Defence has revealed the vendors selected to supply whole-of-government computer equipment to federal government agencies on a short-term basis.

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  • Government issues $400m desktop tender

    The Department of Finance and Deregulation today issued a three-year whole-of-government tender that will see vendors on a panel supply computer equipment to all Federal Government agencies.

  • Vic makes smart grid cash grab

    United Energy, Jemena, AGL Energy and Accenture have formed a consortium that hopes to make the city of Frankston in Victoria the national demonstration city for the Federal Government's $100 million in smart grid funding.

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    Is the NSW Government so loathe to divulge the public details of its IT review for worry of being held to a promise?

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    2010: The good, the bad and the Conroy

    The best thing about 2010 is that it's an election year, and the worst thing about 2010 is that it's an election year. Pressed to deliver concrete results to push their case with voters, KevAgainIn10 and Stephen Conroy will do their damnedest to progress the NBN, Telstra separation, the digital TV switchover and the hated internet filter. But can the Opposition parry?

  • Read the blog post - Stilgherrian

    Intel's new 32nm 2010 Core chips

    Intel announced new processor chips at last week's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas: the 2010 Core series, with transistor sizes down to 32 nanometres. They're faster with better power consumption, sure, but what else will it mean?

  • Read the blog post - Darren Greenwood

    7's heaven in Windows world

    Was Vista the biggest mistake Microsoft ever made? Judging by the rows of unloved laptops in a Wellington computer store last week, you just might think so. Every machine that had Vista installed was 25 per cent off.

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    Will cloud computing and software-as-a-service solutions be hot and sexy in New Zealand in 2010 or not?

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  • Tennis Australia CIO beefs up Open IT

    Tennis Australia chief information officer Chris Yates likens organising the chaos of the Australian Open to the job of an air traffic controller.

  • McKinsey's NBN bloc demands scrutiny

    McKinsey's growing influence on the National Broadband Network Company is a concerning fact that should continue to be closely scrutinised.

  • Merry Christmas!

    We've been honoured to host your debates this year, and look forward to a fantastic 2010. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all of our readers.

  • The Aristocrat of the IT world

    Information Technology isn't generally an art, but Aristocrat chief information officer Angelo Grasso likened his greatest achievement this year to a "graceful beautiful swan".

  • Conroy's filter just the beginning

    It is time for Australians to take action to reject Stephen Conroy's internet filter, argues Pirate Party of Australia member Brendan Molloy. If we don't, we might as well give up any notion of freedom or privacy that we have.

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    There's no doubt in our minds that the combination of power, features and good looks make the HTC HD2 the best Windows Mobile smartphone ever made.

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    You don't need to pray to Bill Gates, or even Steve Ballmer, to activate some pretty cool powers in Windows 7. This simple folder hack puts nearly every Windows 7 customisation tweak in one place.

  • Google Chrome beta for Mac

    It's not fully baked yet, but Google Chrome for Mac reaches a major milestone with the release of an official beta version. More stable than the development version, this Chrome beta brings rocket-powered browsing to Apple's computers -- but it still lacks some key features.

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    Brian Cooley breaks down the tips on how you can make an engaging and entertaining PowerPoint presentation.

  • The future of... Mobile device chargers

    No power? No problem. ZDNet correspondent Sumi Das takes a look at kinetic energy technology that charges mobile phones and devices without ever needing an electrical outlet. The mobile device charger generates power from motion, whether it's in a pocket, a briefcase, or the glove compartment of a car.

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  • Seagate BlackArmor PS 110 USB 3.0

    The Seagate BlackArmor PS 110 USB 3.0 is a well-designed external hard drive that is fast, portable and future-proof.

  • Epson Stylus Office TX610FW

    The Epson Stylus Office TX610FW meets the needs of businesses and home-offices shopping for a competent, dependable all-in-one device. Whether it's printing, faxing, copying or scanning, this Epson is a cut above the competition.

  • Samsung S3650 Corby

    The Corby is excellent value, matching a very usable touchscreen mobile with a bargain bin price tag. If you're spending under AU$200, the Corby should be on your list to compare.

  • HP LP3065

    The HP LP3065 offers stellar performance, but its lack of adjustment features and connection options makes its high price difficult to swallow.

  • Samsung N150

    The Samsung N150 will appeal to anyone who puts battery life at the top of their list of priorities, but it's not massively different to previous-generation machines and its keyboard isn't quite as good as those on rivals such as the Eee PC 1000HE.

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