Stories by Sandra Rossi

NEC launches IP server

NEC business solutions on Tuesday launched its IP server, which includes the option to switch between a traditional PABX platform and IP at any time.

NEC launches IP server

NEC business solutions on Tuesday launched its IP server, which includes the option to switch between a traditional PABX platform and IP at any time.

NEC moves on convergence sector

As part of its strategy to move away from being a pure technology player to a total VoIP (voice over IP) service provider in the enterprise space, NEC Business Solutions today launched its migration strategy to pitch its offerings in the burgeoning convergence market.

The Good, the Bad, the Ugly

Each week, News editor Sandra Rossi distils the flow of inside information into the stories that make up GBU and Computerworld's news pages. Tipsters, whose identity remains completely confidential, receive an exclusive GBU mug, the proud possession of a select few. So what's hot in your IT world?

ACS elects new president

The Australian Computer Society has elected a new leadership team for its 16,000 members to take over the reins in January 2002.

ASIO briefs industry to guard against cyber terrorism

The Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) met with key representatives of Australia's telecommunications, electricity, banking, finance and air traffic control industries Wednesday to examine potential security threats to information systems in the wake of the September 11 terrorist attacks.

Companies targetted to test privacy act

IT analysts are warning Australian companies racing to comply with the new privacy act next month that high-profile organisations will be targeted in the New Year to test the legislation.

ATO ruling hits IT industry

IT companies will be forced to think twice before setting up shop in Australia after the tax office introduced a new ruling last week which will apply to foreign companies operating here.

The good, the Bad, the Ugly

News editor Sandra Rossi sums up the incoming e-mails and despatches exclusive GBU coffee mugs to the IT insiders who get the news behind the news.

Propeller heads and 'suits' out of the hub

Propeller heads need not apply to be part of the new generation of savvy IT professionals emerging in Australia, according to a new initiative launched last week called Youth Hub.

Oracle users free themselves from vendor marketing message

The newly formed "independent" Oracle Application User Group (OAUG) held its first conference without Oracle support in Sydney this week and attendees were gleefully saying they are now "free from the vendor's marketing message".

Australia's ICT trade deficit worsens

A new industry report has revealed that Australia's information and communications technology (ICT) trade deficit reached almost $16 billion in 2000-01 as the nation's dependence on ICT imports continues to grow.

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