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Internode boss slams NBN, as 100mbps FTTH announced
Written By: Peter Dinham
Section: Information technology news

Category: Market News

2009-02-26 20:39:26
South Australian-based ISP, Internode, says it has ‘upped the ante’ with its announcement of a 100mpbs fibre to the home broadband service, while CEO Simon Hackett ridiculed the proposed National Broadband Network’s target speed of 12mbps.


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NetApp claims ‘first-ever’ industry third-party installed storage guarantee program
Written By: Peter Dinham
Section: Information technology news

Category: Storage

2009-02-25 03:02:06

NetApp (NASDAQ: NTAP), storage and data management solutions provider, says it is offering customer what it claims is the industry’s first-ever guarantee program for installed third-party storage.


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Cloud computing a ‘viable option’ for Aussie businesses but still doubts about adoption: research
Written By: Peter Dinham
Section: Technology feature

Category: Enterprise

2009-02-23 21:00:32

Australian businesses are still hedging their bets and unsure about taking up cloud computing as a viable technology option for cutting costs and improving business flexibility, despite the fact that many companies are under severe cost pressures due to the economic downturn.


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Clarion calls from Australia’s IT industry for greater government focus on the digital economy
Written By: Peter Dinham
Section: Technology feature

Category: Enterprise

2009-02-15 02:54:17

There’s been another call from the IT industry for the Australian government to give greater priority to developing Australia’s digital economy as measures are rolled out by the government to stimulate the economy, with an industry advocacy group warning of the need for "vigilance against anti-competitive regulation sought by traditional businesses who feel threatened by e-commerce."


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NASA 360 explores high-tech ideas so we can understand them
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science

Category: Space

2009-01-29 12:22:15
The website "NASA 360 Vodcasts" discusses the TV show "NASA 360," which "... examines NASA's past, present and future to show how NASA has improved life on Earth. How is NASA helping develop and inspire technological innovation? Watch, and we'll tell you!"


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Hey nerd, how much do you earn?
Written By: Davey Winder
Section: Information technology news

Category: Market News

2009-01-15 08:36:17
How much do you earn? If you are a London-based IT worker the news is not good.


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ASUS CES showcase products on the way to Australia
Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Fuzzy Logic

Category: The gadget blog

2009-01-14 21:59:06
It’s one thing to showcase some great new products at the Las Vegas CES, but the big question is when those products will hit local shores. ASUS has come forth with a pronouncement on when some of its products will go from showcase shelf space to the retail showroom floor.


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Can Australian ever “waste” the E-Waste problem?
Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Fuzzy Logic

Category: The gadget blog

2008-12-11 18:21:45
In mobster parlance, to “waste” something is to get rid of it, hence the headline. Yet the question is vital, with millions of technological products currently going into landfill and polluting the earth for generations to come, with Australia’s politicians predictably “wasting” time dithering on not delivering a solution. The “TEC” demands action – now!


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Failure to cope with technology (that fails) - PEW Internet report
Written By: Tony Austin
Section: A Meaningful Look

Category: Personal and Enterprise Computing

2008-11-21 00:50:56
Nearly half of technology users need help with new devices. Many encounter problems with their internet connections, home computers or cell phones. As gadgets become more important to people, their patience wears thin when things break, reports the Pew Internet and American Life Project.


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AMD goes to Shanghai, searching for Dragons!
Written By: Tony Austin
Section: A Meaningful Look

Category: Personal and Enterprise Computing

2008-11-17 00:12:42
AMD has announced widespread availability of its 45 nanometre Quad-Core AMD Opteron server processor codenamed "Shanghai". The chipmaker has also given details on its second generation enthusiast-class desktop platform codenamed "Dragon" and its upcoming 45nm AMD Phenom II X4 quad-core desktop processors codenamed "Deneb."


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Kogan launches 1080p HD videocam – for $399
Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Fuzzy Logic

Category: The gadget blog

2008-10-28 19:59:50
Doing his best to bring cheap Chinese prices to Australia, the founder of Kogan Technologies, Ruslan Kogan, is bringing a 1080P HD camcorder to Australia at $399, seriously undercutting brand name models which generally cost well over $1000. Question is, is it any good?


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IBM signs technology infrastructure and services agreements across Asia Pacific
Written By: Tony Austin
Section: A Meaningful Look

Category: Personal and Enterprise Computing

2008-10-26 16:48:25
IBM announced, in mid-October, new client agreements in growth markets across the Asia Pacific region. Deals were inked in China, India, Korea, the Philippines and Vietnam.


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IT's a good read! — Part 1: Microsoft Architecture Journal
Written By: Tony Austin
Section: A Meaningful Look

Category: Personal and Enterprise Computing

2008-10-21 02:02:07
The first of an occasional series recommending some excellent, serious IT publications that are available for the asking via the Web, and nearly all of them are free.


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IBM Australia Chief Technologist podcast - Open systems, supercomputing, algorithms, research...
Written By: Tony Austin
Section: A Meaningful Look

Category: Pod Casts

2008-10-20 18:42:36
In this iTWire podcast, the Director of IBM Australia's Development Laboratory explains how it works on many different types of software and hardware projects, the IBM worldwide network of development and pure research labs, and gives his views on emerging technologies to watch.


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How green is my vendor? Capgemini's Green IT Report 2008
Written By: Tony Austin
Section: A Meaningful Look

Category: Personal and Enterprise Computing

2008-10-17 22:03:15
The Green IT Report 2008, just published by Capgemini, examines the IT industry’s green credentials and an assessment of how industry leaders are dealing with environmental responsibility, sustainability and corporate social responsibility, also looking at what both IT vendors and users should do to implement a successful green IT strategy.


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Island of Niue children get US $188 OLPC laptops
Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Fuzzy Logic

Category: The gadget blog

2008-08-25 01:21:59
The school children of the Island of Niue have been the recipients of a technological donation: 500 XO OLPC laptops. Fantastic, or folly?


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Tasmanians get a new “gizmo”
Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Technology Lifestyle

Category: New Services

2008-08-18 09:07:23
In-home tech support service, Gizmo, which recently did a deal with Dell to provide on-site computer support, has finally launched its services in the Apple Isle’s capital city: Hobart.


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NICTA picks Parker to pilot prosthetic push
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Technology people

Category: Appointments

2008-08-13 19:55:56
NICTA, Australia's information and communications technology research centre of excellence, has appointed John Parker as its chief technology officer, implant technologies.


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TechWords Interactive Wikipedia Crossword (Number 004)
Written By: Tony Austin
Section: A Meaningful Look

Category: TechWords Interactive technology crosswords

2008-08-08 04:15:23
One of the brightest stars in the firmament of the Web is Wikipedia. Whether you like it, distrust it, actively contribute to it or just make use of its vast knowledge resources, there's no doubt whatsoever that Wikipedia is a great boon. And you'll be hitting it hard in your quest for today's TechWords answers!
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Dell offers customer service “Gizmo” to Aussie consumers and SOHO
Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Fuzzy Logic

Category: The gadget blog

2008-07-30 21:59:39
In-home tech support company Gizmo, covering the PC, AV and digital lifestyle space, and top-tier PC manufacturer Dell, have joined forces in Australia to provide a more complete hardware and support offering – but it’s not an “exclusive” deal.


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