Queensland drives $10m in Microsoft savings
Queensland ICT Minister Robert Schwarten reckons his newly-negotiated software licensing agreement with Microsoft will save the state's taxpayers about $10 million over the three-year life of the deal.
Looking for apps? There’s an app for that!
If you struggle to pick from the many thousands of apps available for the iPhone and iPod touch, an app called Appfinder may assist.
Credit card ’suspended’ after donating to Wikileaks
A Bank of America customer is complaining that his credit card was suspended immediately after he made a donation to the Wikileaks site.
Greens press for open source software policy
Greens communications spokesman Scott Ludlam has called for the Commonwealth to better audit its software licensing and support costs and to encourage the adoption of open source software where a...
Crown goes for Ariba’s sourcing jewels
Web-based sourcing technology from Ariba is helping two of Australia's major casinos get their spending under better control.
Solars a starter as Varta charters new chargers
Relatively new entrant into the Australian battery and power scene,
Varta, has announced three new battery chargers, including one that
works on solar power, giving 20 minutes of talk time...
TransLogix acquires Transit Computer Systems
Transport and logistics developer TransLogix International has acquired Transport Computer Systems for its routing and scheduling expertise.
RailCorp stays on track with Fujitsu
RailCorp has extended its managed services contract with Fujitsu.
January 28th – Data Privacy Day
We are all concerned about just how much privacy we still have on the Internet. Data Privacy Day is intended to be a framework for dialog about the issues....
Nintendo dominates Australia
Nintendo Australia has released its reaction to 2009 sales figures and it is mildly chuffed, likewise both Microsoft and Sony are equally chuffed in their outlook for the Australian video...