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Google and Intel rumoured to be developing connected TVs 
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Google and Intel rumoured to be developing connected TVs
By Dan Worth | Mar 19, 2010
Reports suggest tech giants to team up with Sony for new web-enabled TVs.
 
Amazon launches Mac version of its Kindle e-reader 
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Amazon launches Mac version of its Kindle e-reader
Mar 19, 2010
Online retail giant says iPad version will follow soon.
 
Windows 7 getting serious traction in enterprise sector 
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Windows 7 getting serious traction in enterprise sector
By Iain Thomson | Mar 19, 2010
Vista replacement successfully shoring up Window's user base.
 
Microsoft makes new push for virtual desktops 
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Microsoft makes new push for virtual desktops
By Daniel Robinson | Mar 19, 2010
Licensing changes make it simpler and less costly to move to virtual desktops.
 
Virgin Mobile fined for spam 
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Virgin Mobile fined for spam
By Liz Tay | Mar 18, 2010
E-mail to customers promotes 'opting in'.
 
Telstra and Polycom launch video phone service 
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Telstra and Polycom launch video phone service
By Negar Salek | Mar 18, 2010
Options are good for the IP video market, says competitor.
 
Twitter boss suggests China rollout 
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Twitter boss suggests China rollout
Mar 18, 2010
Chinese version of microblogging site could happen.
 
Interview: Peter Kazacos and the "wild west" of IT 
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Interview: Peter Kazacos and the "wild west" of IT
By Brett Winterford | Mar 18, 2010
CRN talks to Hostech chairman and industry veteran, Peter Kazacos.
 
Google's Chinese partners request urgent clarification 
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Google's Chinese partners request urgent clarification
By Dan Worth | Mar 18, 2010
But is the open letter real?
 
How Amazon powers M86’s cloud security 
News > Services
How Amazon powers M86’s cloud security
By Sholto Macpherson | Mar 17, 2010
Data centres a distraction, says vendor.
 
Microsoft touts faster speed with IE9 
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Microsoft touts faster speed with IE9
By Stefanie Hoffman | Mar 17, 2010
Microsoft is previewing its yet unfinished web browser.
 
Microsoft recommends parents filter the internet 
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Microsoft recommends parents filter the internet
By Brett Winterford | Mar 17, 2010
Research fingers parents for not monitoring children's online activity.
 
Former Sun MD joins VMWare 
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Former Sun MD joins VMWare
By Liz Tay | Mar 17, 2010
Vendor introduces two sales execs.
 
Avnet "disappointed" with Avaya 
News > Voice & Data
Avnet "disappointed" with Avaya
Mar 16, 2010
Avaya cuts Ingram and Avnet.
 
Twitter boss unveils @anywhere messaging 
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Twitter boss unveils @anywhere messaging
By Iain Thomson | Mar 16, 2010
Aims to extend partner network.
 
NetSuite calls Microsoft 'ERP dinosaur' 
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NetSuite calls Microsoft 'ERP dinosaur'
By Rick Whiting | Mar 16, 2010
NetSuite dismisses Microsoft's bid to attract its customers.
 
Twenty-five years of .com celebrated today 
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Twenty-five years of .com celebrated today
By Dan Worth | Mar 16, 2010
Who was registered first?.
 
Victoria renews map contract with Logica 
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Victoria renews map contract with Logica
By Nate Cochrane | Mar 15, 2010
Paper and floppy disks stand in the way of efficient data handling.
 
Microsoft admits security update errors 
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Microsoft admits security update errors
By Phil Muncaster | Mar 15, 2010
Redmond issues workaround for 'cosmetic issue'.
 
Harris Technology and Engin partner for VoIP 
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Harris Technology and Engin partner for VoIP
Mar 15, 2010
Several introductory plans on offer.
 
Opinion: “Myopic” Microsoft lost in the cloud 
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Opinion: “Myopic” Microsoft lost in the cloud
By Sholto Macpherson | Mar 15, 2010 | 1 Comment 
Has Microsoft got Google on the brain?
 
Cisco readies new UC server 
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Cisco readies new UC server
By Chad Berndtson | Mar 15, 2010
Cisco will later this month introduce the Intercompany Media Engine (IME).
 
SugarCRM broadens channel recruiting efforts 
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SugarCRM broadens channel recruiting efforts
By Rick Whiting | Mar 15, 2010
SugarCRM looks to add 40 to 50 solution providers.
 
Mozilla releases latest Thunderbird beta 
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Mozilla releases latest Thunderbird beta
Mar 14, 2010
Lanikai Beta 1 available for testing.
 
Apple issues Safari security update 
News > Security
Apple issues Safari security update
By Iain Thomson | Mar 14, 2010
Version 4.0.6 fixes 16 flaws.
 
SAP back on track, says Infosys 
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SAP back on track, says Infosys
By Rosalie Marshall | Mar 14, 2010
Services firm confident that customers can trust SAP again.
 
Microsoft’s $1000 BPOS incentive draws mixed reaction 
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Microsoft’s $1000 BPOS incentive draws mixed reaction
By Negar Salek | Mar 12, 2010
Software-as-a-service incentive good for some, bad for others.
 
SAP opens up to smaller resellers 
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SAP opens up to smaller resellers
Mar 12, 2010
Updated: Appoints Extend Technologies as "Master VAR" to manage smaller partners.
 
Report: Apple to add multi-tasking in iPhone 4.0 
News > Voice & Data
Report: Apple to add multi-tasking in iPhone 4.0
Mar 12, 2010
Apple iPhone fans have longed for the ability to run multiple apps simultaneously.
 
Opera launches Mini 5 for Android smartphones 
News > Software
Opera launches Mini 5 for Android smartphones
By Dan Worth | Mar 12, 2010
Firm promises fastest speeds for Google platform.
 
Google in discussions with Chinese government 
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Google in discussions with Chinese government
By Phil Muncaster | Mar 12, 2010
Eric Schmidt reported as saying he expects movement 'soon' over the dispute.
 
Nimsoft acquisition continues CA's cloud computing expansion 
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Nimsoft acquisition continues CA's cloud computing expansion
Mar 11, 2010
CA will acquire Nimsoft for US$350 million in cash.
 
Sun's open-source exec departs in wake of Oracle acquisition 
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Sun's open-source exec departs in wake of Oracle acquisition
Mar 11, 2010 | 2 Comments 
Monday was the last day at Sun for Simon Phipps.
 
Google launches Apps Marketplace for plug-ins 
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Google launches Apps Marketplace for plug-ins
By Shaun Nichols | Mar 11, 2010
Online market offers third-party add-ons for Google Apps users.
 
Revealed: Apple's draconian app developer contract 
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Revealed: Apple's draconian app developer contract
By Ry Crozier | Mar 11, 2010
EFF says we should demand better.
 
Microsoft call to drop EBS “like a bombshell” 
News > Software
Microsoft call to drop EBS “like a bombshell”
By Sholto Macpherson | Mar 10, 2010 | 2 Comments 
Hundreds of thousands of dollars in potential sales lost.
 
Markinson gains Woolworths as customer 
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Markinson gains Woolworths as customer
By Negar Salek | Mar 10, 2010
Markinson gains high profile customers following acquisition.
 
100 coolest cloud vendors 
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100 coolest cloud vendors
By Andrew R Hickey, | Mar 10, 2010
100 cloud vendors from around the world.
 
Microsoft targets cloud partners with BPOS incentives 
News > Software
Microsoft targets cloud partners with BPOS incentives
Mar 10, 2010
Microsoft unveils new partner tools.
 
Top cloud computing myths debunked 
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Top cloud computing myths debunked
By Andrew R | Mar 9, 2010
How you can succeed in the cloud.
 
Microsoft to kill off Essential Business Server 
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Microsoft to kill off Essential Business Server
By David Neal | Mar 9, 2010
Development will end on 30 June.
 
Google grabs ex-Microsoft talent in DocVerse acquisition 
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Google grabs ex-Microsoft talent in DocVerse acquisition
By Kevin McLaughlin | Mar 8, 2010
Google's purchase of DocVerse infuses Google with ex-Microsoft talent.
 
Ballmer "bets the company" on Azure 
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Ballmer "bets the company" on Azure
By Dave Bailey | Mar 8, 2010
90 percent of Microsoft staff will be working on cloud systems by next year.
 
Oracle turns the screws on the Sun channel 
News > Hardware
Oracle turns the screws on the Sun channel
By Brett Winterford | Mar 5, 2010
Sun's Aussie staff welcomed, minus channel staff.
 
Opinion: Preparing for the killer cloud 
News > Services
Opinion: Preparing for the killer cloud
By Sholto Macpherson | Mar 5, 2010 | 3 Comments 
SaaS a tough pill to swallow.
 
Microsoft offers free upgrade to Office 2010 
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Microsoft offers free upgrade to Office 2010
Mar 5, 2010
Resellers to offer ‘Technology Guarantee’.
 
Opinion: Three reasons Apple is suing HTC 
News > Mobility
Opinion: Three reasons Apple is suing HTC
By Steven Burke | Mar 5, 2010 | 1 Comment 
Will HTC eat Apple's iPhone profits?
 
Ballmer spells out Microsoft's vision for the cloud 
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Ballmer spells out Microsoft's vision for the cloud
By Kevin McLaughlin | Mar 5, 2010
Outlines key principles.
 
Tjoos.com sold to US firm 
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Tjoos.com sold to US firm
Mar 5, 2010
Aussie coupon start-up swallowed.
 
CeBIT 2010: SAP and Sybase team up on mobile worker apps 
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CeBIT 2010: SAP and Sybase team up on mobile worker apps
By Dan Worth | Mar 4, 2010
Partnership promises on-the-go access to CRM tools.
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