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Thursday June 12, 2008
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3G iPhone: On its way to Aussie SMEs <?= $story_info[TITLE] ?>
Despite the introduction of a range of enterprise-friendly features, don't expect the 3G iPhone to be welcomed with open arms in your office — unless you're a SME.
Tags: sme, release, optus, iphone, enterprise, corporate, consumer, business
Australia stands back as WiMax conquers Asia Pac
WiMax is forecast to take off in the Asia Pacific region, reaching 43 million subscribers and estimated revenues of US$11 billion by the end of 2013 — but Australia will not be featuring heavily in the mass adoption.
Tags: wimax, asia, lte, 3g, broadband, ftth, einstein, frost and sullivan
How IT is saving Pilbara's Aboriginal languages
Creating and cataloguing recordings of indigenous languages is a challenging enough technology task, but the Wangka Maya Pilbara Aboriginal Language Centre had some additional barriers to overcome: creaky IT systems, a depleting base of native speakers and the ever-present threat of cyclones.
Tags: language, storage, cd rom, back up, aboriginal, pilbara, centre, resources
Windows users: Patch now or turn off Bluetooth <?= $story_info[TITLE] ?>
Microsoft's June Patch Tuesday release included a critical fix affecting all Windows Vista and XP systems, which could allow attackers to wirelessly steal confidential information from laptops by exploiting a flaw in the Bluetooth stack.
Tags: bluetooth, security, microsoft, patch tuesday, vista, windows xp, internet explorer, office
Regional users: Don't bother with the iPhone
The new iPhone won't offer 3G speeds outside of the major cities.
Tags: 3g, apple, iphone, optus, regional, rural, vodafone, mhz
Aussie resellers will get iPhone
The much-hyped iPhone, once limited to being sold within the flagship stores of Apple and its exclusive carrier partners, will be far more widely available once its 3G model launches on 11 July.
Tags: 3g, apple, iphone, optus, reseller, vodafone, carrier
Australia's most gullible: Top victims of cybercrime? <?= $story_info[TITLE] ?>
Australians experience one of the highest levels of cybercrime in the world, according to a new survey — but are Aussies really such easy targets?
Tags: survey, security, phishing, online, fraud, cybercrime, avg, australian
Police want help with $2m high tech heist
A truck holding AU$1.96 million worth of Nokia Siemens Networks gear was stolen from Homebush Bay on the weekend.
Tags: truck, police, nokia siemens networks, exhibition, sydney, nsw, homebush bay, theft
Victorian Justice IT system runs 9 years late
A computer program to streamline Victoria's criminal justice system is running nine years late and could cost four times as much as planned.
Tags: justice, delay, cjep, crime, victoria, pearson, police, million
Google debuts Gears for Firefox 3
Gears, Google's project to make Web browsers a better foundation for elaborate online applications, now supports Firefox 3, the company plans to announce soon.
Tags: google, gears, firefox, mozilla, support, release candidate, gear

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