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Fed govt scores its Y2K progress

Federal government departments and agencies appear to have a tighter grip on year 2000 compliance projects than government business enterprises (GBE) and external entities, according to a progress report released by Senator Alston, Minister for Communication, Information Technology and the Arts, yesterday.

Telstra signals wireless internet trials

Telstra yesterday signaled a boost to its high-speed wireless internet ambitions with the announcement of a partnership with Nortel Networks to trial new data services in 2000.

Qld's Y2K OK but needs more work

Queensland's government still has a way to go on Y2K, the state's Minister for Communication and Information Terry Mackenroth said yesterday.

Bellcore changes name

Bellcore, the time-honoured communications company that helped design the modern US telecommunications network, relaunched itself with a new name last week and set its sights on the emerging market for data-voice integration networks.

Asia-Pacific telco market grows

Telecommunications in the Asia-Pacific region is expected to grow three times as fast as markets in the US and Europe, Deloitte Consulting has estimated in a new report.

3Com commits $1.5m to IT training

3Com yesterday announced a $1.5 million commitment to IT education, which includes the construction of 15 regional training centres and forging partnerships with schools and universities.

NSW Govt announces GNS tender results

Eleven companies rather than a single supplier are the winners in the NSW government's tendering process for delivery of a whole of Government Network Service (GNS).

Many enterprises unprepared for Y2K: ABS

An Australian Bureau of Statistics survey shows just under 60 per cent of Australian businesses intend to, or have already taken action to address the year 2000 issue.

Caltex takes data warehousing steps

Caltex Australia has taken the first step towards possible implementation of an enterprise-wide data warehouse, based on SAP R/3 data, with its acquisition of a suite of SAS warehousing tools.

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