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  • Election 2010: Tasmanian independent backs the Labor party for Government
  • New iPods to hit Australia next week
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  • APC: Microsoft launches partner networking hub
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APC: Aldrin creates buzz at Microsoft partner conference

'Reach out and take in all the opportunities that come along'
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    Optus signs up for VMware cloud datacentre service program 02 September, 2010 17:37:00

    Parent company, SingTel, eager to push its hybrid cloud services to Australia
    Optus and its parent company, SingTel, have signed on to become the first telcos customers of VMware’s vCloud Datacentre Services program in Asia-Pacific.
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    Election 2010: Tasmanian independent backs the Labor Party for Government 02 September, 2010 16:22:00

    Move brings ALP to 74 seats with the Independents set to decide by Friday
    Tasmanian independent MP, Andrew Wilkie, has backed the Labor party and Julia Gillard to form the next Australian Government. The move is a boost for the ALP with the three other independents signalling that stability is a key consideration in their decision.
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    Microsoft launches partner networking hub 02 September, 2010 15:16:00

    The hub aims to connect partners with eachother and enable more networking between its channel community. It is also looking at setting up a task force to help combat the skills shortage
    Software giant, Microsoft, has formerly launched its partner hub aimed at connecting particular partners to each other.
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    APC: Aldrin creates buzz at Microsoft partner conference 02 September, 2010 14:06:00

    'Reach out and take in all the opportunities that come along'
    He was inspirational, he was funny, and he is a legend. Legendary astronaut, Dr Buzz Aldrin, had the Microsoft Australia Partner Conference in the palm of his hand.
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    Treasury costings scant on NBN details 02 September, 2010 09:40:00

    For more detailed figures check out the Pre-Election Fiscal Outlook (PEFO)
    You might have expected that the Treasury’s costings of the two major party’s election policies — released to the Independents and the media late yesterday — would contain a fair amount of detail about how much each party’s wildly differing broadband policy would cost.
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    Moreton Bay secures Link Security for IP video surveillance 02 September, 2010 15:25:00

    The security integrator won the tender to roll out the largest IP video surveillance network in Australia
    Security integrator, Link Security Group, has rolled out a wireless IP video surveillance network for the Moreton Bay Regional Council.
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    New iPods to hit Australia next week 02 September, 2010 08:52:00

    iPod Nano gets smaller and a touch screen
    Apple's new line-up of iPod music devices will hit Australia next week, according to the company, although the nation will have to wait a little longer for the revamped Apple TV.
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    Fuji Xerox Printers partners with Dynamic Supplies for consumables 01 September, 2010 13:40:00

    Its second new distributor since 2003
    Fuji Xerox Printers has appointed its second new distributor since 2003, forming a relationship with Dynamic Supplies.
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    Treasury costings scant on NBN details 02 September, 2010 09:40:00

    For more detailed figures check out the Pre-Election Fiscal Outlook (PEFO)
    You might have expected that the Treasury’s costings of the two major party’s election policies — released to the Independents and the media late yesterday — would contain a fair amount of detail about how much each party’s wildly differing broadband policy would cost.
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    Moreton Bay secures Link Security for IP video surveillance 02 September, 2010 15:25:00

    The security integrator won the tender to roll out the largest IP video surveillance network in Australia
    Security integrator, Link Security Group, has rolled out a wireless IP video surveillance network for the Moreton Bay Regional Council.
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    Microsoft outlines Gold certification changes 01 September, 2010 22:09:00

    The software giant also plans to introduce new partner incentives in the next 12 months
    The renewed Microsoft Gold certification status will take shape in October and it also plans to introduce new part incentives during the next 12 months.
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    Synergy Plus back in black 31 August, 2010 12:16:00

    The services provider records $780,000 profit before tax compared to the previous year $1.1m net loss
    Services provider, Synergy Plus, has recorded a positive 2010 financial year result with profit before tax reaching $780,000.
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    Microsoft launches partner networking hub 02 September, 2010 15:16:00

    The hub aims to connect partners with eachother and enable more networking between its channel community. It is also looking at setting up a task force to help combat the skills shortage
    Software giant, Microsoft, has formerly launched its partner hub aimed at connecting particular partners to each other.
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    Siemens PLM Software broadens channel play 02 September, 2010 12:01:00

    Part of Siemens, the comany recruited new resellers to extend its footprint across Australia and New Zealand
    Siemens’ product lifecycle management (PLM) software division has signed up three new resellers to extend its reach across Australia and New Zealand.
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    WikiLeaks founder Assange questioned by Swedish police 01 September, 2010 05:36:00

    Police and prosecutor are keeping mum on how the investigation is progressing
    WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has now been questioned by Swedish police regarding a molestation charge directed at him, his lawyer said Tuesday.
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    WhiteGold splits with AirTight after lacklustre sales 31 August, 2010 12:11:00

    Distie claims lack of local vendor support affected sales against tough competition
    Boutique distributor, WhiteGold Solutions, has split with wireless security vendor, AirTight Networks, citing a poor sales record. The information comes as AirTight signs a new sole distie deal with Wavelink Communications.
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    3Par faces lawsuit as bidding war continues 02 September, 2010 09:04:00

    Crossroads Systems, which makes a range of storage products, accuses 3Par and others of patent infringement
    3Par, which is already the subject of a bidding war between Hewlett-Packard and Dell, is now among a group of companies being sued by Crossroads Systems for patent infringement.
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    NetApp, Syncsort team up on data protection 01 September, 2010 06:07:00

    A single product combines backup, recovery, snapshots, deduplication and storage capacity
    NetApp and Syncsort are bringing storage and data protection together in a single product, NetApp Syncsort Integrated Backup, to offer quick backup and restoration of an enterprise's data.
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    Optus signs up for VMware cloud datacentre service program 02 September, 2010 17:37:00

    Parent company, SingTel, eager to push its hybrid cloud services to Australia
    Optus and its parent company, SingTel, have signed on to become the first telcos customers of VMware’s vCloud Datacentre Services program in Asia-Pacific.
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    Moreton Bay secures Link Security for IP video surveillance 02 September, 2010 15:25:00

    The security integrator won the tender to roll out the largest IP video surveillance network in Australia
    Security integrator, Link Security Group, has rolled out a wireless IP video surveillance network for the Moreton Bay Regional Council.
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    Apple unveils new iPod touch, with high-res screen 02 September, 2010 07:12:00

    Apple today unveiled its newest iPod Touch, in effect a Wi-Fi version of the iPhone. Like the iPhone 4, the newest iPod touch features iOS 4.1 and A4 processor, the same high-resolution touch display, FaceTime video chat, and high definition video recording.
    Apple today unveiled its newest iPod Touch, in effect a Wi-Fi version of the iPhone. Like the iPhone 4, the newest iPod touch features iOS 4.1 and A4 processor, the same high-resolution touch display, FaceTime video chat, and high definition video recording.
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    Acer launches smartphones exclusively through Ingram Micro 01 September, 2010 17:42:00

    Distribution deal with telco carriers uncertain as resellers and retailers get first dibs
    Acer has launched its new smartphone range straight into the channel and signed an exclusive distribution deal with Ingram Micro.
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Cloud ComputingThe latest on cloud computing trends and on-demand IT
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    Suse Linux for VMware ships 02 September, 2010 08:58:00

    Virtualization and cloud capabilities are touted in the joint Novell-VMware announcement
    VMware and Novell announced on Wednesday general availability of Suse Linux Enterprise Server for VMware, geared for use in virtualized and cloud environments.
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    VMworld 2010: Virtualization, The Matrix, and the VMware/Microsoft rivalry 02 September, 2010 07:12:00

    VMware's VMworld has quickly become one of the most important business technology conferences of the year. Held at San Francisco's Moscone Center Monday through Thursday of this week, the conference had its share of highlights and interesting facts.
    VMware's VMworld has quickly become one of the most important business technology conferences of the year. Held at San Francisco's Moscone Center Monday through Thursday of this week, the conference had its share of highlights and interesting facts. Here are 10 things seen and heard at VMworld:
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    Oracle lawsuit unlikely to prompt Java forking 02 September, 2010 05:13:00

    Spring Framework founder Rod Johnson says fragmentation probably won't happen, though Oracle's behavior isn't helping
    Oracle's lawsuit against Google over Java patents could alienate some people in the Java space, but the litigation is not likely to prompt a forking of the Java platform itself, the founder of the popular Spring Framework for Java development said on Wednesday.
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    Top Tasmanian IT companies join forces 01 September, 2010 14:24:00

    Professional Computer Maintenance to merge with Intuit Technologies
    Two of Tasmania’s leading IT companies will join forces from October 1. Third-party IT maintenance company, Professional Computer Maintenance (PCM), will merge with business technology provider, Intuit Technologies, to create an ICT service provider employing 50 people throughout the state.
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    Hostech buys D2K Townsville customers for $90,000 30 August, 2010 10:27:00

    ASX-listed reseller Hostech (ASX:HTC) has acquired the customer base of D2K’s customer base in Townsville for a cash consideration of $90,000.
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    Citrix buys VMLogix 30 August, 2010 17:07:00

    Citrix plans to announce Monday that it will buy VMLogix as part of a larger push to offer more self-service tools and address concerns like vendor lock-in facing enterprises using the cloud.
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    Optus signs up for VMware cloud datacentre service program 02 September, 2010 17:37:00

    Parent company, SingTel, eager to push its hybrid cloud services to Australia
    Optus and its parent company, SingTel, have signed on to become the first telcos customers of VMware’s vCloud Datacentre Services program in Asia-Pacific.
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    Election 2010: Tasmanian independent backs the Labor Party for Government 02 September, 2010 16:22:00

    Tasmanian independent MP, Andrew Wilkie, has backed the Labor party and Julia Gillard to form the next Australian Government. The move is a boost for the ALP with the three other independents signalling that stability is a key consideration in their decision.
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    Treasury costings scant on NBN details 02 September, 2010 09:40:00

    You might have expected that the Treasury’s costings of the two major party’s election policies — released to the Independents and the media late yesterday — would contain a fair amount of detail about how much each party’s wildly differing broadband policy would cost.
 
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