Fujitsu will launch a new program for its cloud computing business specifically to target the independent software vendor (ISV) channel.

A New Zealand-based company that operates in Australia has become one of the first escrow operators outside of North America to be featured by Microsoft.

As the Australian dollar soars to record heights – reaching highs we haven’t seen since pre-GFC levels – six NSW exporters have been recognised at the forefront of Australian ICT export as nominees for the Premier’s NSW Export Awards 2010.

Nic Watt, founder and creative director of games and application software developer, Nnooo, is on the cutting edge of the industry. The sales model of Independent Software Developer (ISV) is entirely around digital downloads for the iPhone, Nintendo Wii and DS. He speaks to MATTHEW SAINSBURY about the future of digital distribution and the broader gaming software industry.

Businesses are favouring made-to-order software solutions as pressure from the global financial crisis hits home, according to local ISV, GeekIT Group.

Oracle is now offering ISVs the ability to pay by the month for its SaaS (software as a service) infrastructure platform, versus shelling out major sums for perpetual licenses.