ARN Daily http://www.arnnet.com.au ARN Daily en-us Copyright 2010, IDG Communications, for personal use only, not for redistribution without permission. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:05:06 +1100 60 Optus Q3 results: Mobile up, fixed-line down http://www.arnnet.com.au/index.php?id=396843796&rid=-100 A healthy mobile business has boosted Q3 financial results for telecommunications stalwart, Optus. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:59:00 +1100 Microsoft: Surface take-up to be driven by application partners http://www.arnnet.com.au/index.php?id=1888530800&rid=-100 Microsoft partners and application developers are set to be the main drivers of the Surface device uptake in Australia, but all hardware sales will be done direct. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:13:00 +1100 Quigley tips NBN mainland test sites by mid-2010 http://www.arnnet.com.au/index.php?id=624838514&rid=-100 The NBNco expects to start work on mainland test sites for the National Broadband Network (NBN) early in the second-half of 2010, according to its chief. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:58:00 +1100 Apple targets corporate opportunities with partner network http://www.arnnet.com.au/index.php?id=1716696468&rid=-100 Apple has launched a partner program to funnel corporate business opportunities back into its channel. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:24:00 +1100 Synergy finalises Leading Solutions deal http://www.arnnet.com.au/index.php?id=1158253905&rid=-100 ASX-listed integrator, Synergy Plus (ASX: SNR) has finalised its purchase of Leading Solutions for $3.9 million. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:55:00 +1100 The Lunch Box - 09/02 (updated 4.40pm) http://www.arnnet.com.au/index.php?id=55893874&rid=-100 Perfectly prepared news for the avid information seeker. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:38:00 +1100 In pictures: Microsoft's Surface launch http://www.arnnet.com.au/index.php?id=456210976&rid=-100 Microsoft launched its latest Surface product in Sydney today. Here are some of the highlights from the event. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:59:00 +1100 Startup links VMware with Amazon to create secure cloud storage http://www.arnnet.com.au/index.php?id=1082572805&rid=-100 A storage startup called Nasuni is unveiling a virtual NAS file server that runs on VMware and connects customers to cloud platforms such as Amazon's Simple Storage Service, adding encryption to enhance security and several features to improve performance. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:42:00 +1100 Rittal brings on newly-formed distributor http://www.arnnet.com.au/index.php?id=1785934686&rid=-100 Datacentre hardware vendor, Rittal, has signed newly-established distributor, Rapid 5 Distribution, to wholesale its core RiMatrix5 solutions locally. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:35:00 +1100 Amcom nabs $20m NT Government fibre contract http://www.arnnet.com.au/index.php?id=1263581988&rid=-100 Telecommunications player, Amcom (ASX:AMM), has signed a $20 million contract to extend its Northern Territory fibre networks in Darwin and Alice Springs to service the state’s government. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:25:00 +1100