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CBA employs virtualisation to aid consolidation

The Commonwealth Bank will rationalise its data processing centres, mainframes and servers over the next few years as the bank improves efficiency and saves costs. Read more »

Vista still struggling as Linux finds its feet

Almost a year on from the release of Microsoft's Windows Vista, only 13 percent of companies say they expect to move all desktops to the operating system, according to a survey released this week. Furthermore, adoption of Linux continues to gather pace, with a particular emphasis on the desktop emerging. Read more »

Thin computing: Low-fat but is it green?

Desktop virtualisation can address IT budgetary and environmental pressures but datacentre experts warn that the technologies can simply create similar problems elsewhere. Read more »

Suncorp envisages Linux, ODF for 20,000 desktops

Suncorp's CIO, Jeff Smith, says he would like the banking and insurance giant to use open source software for its 20,000 desktops, which currently run Windows XP. Read more »

NAB splashes out AU$100m on Windows ATMs

National Australia Bank is overhauling its network of 1600 ATMs to run on Windows XP and Internet protocol networks. Read more »

Windows Vista: Sold but not deployed

Microsoft says it remains happy with enterprise sales of Vista -- however, the software behemoth acknowledges that many businesses who have bought Vista licences are yet to deploy the software. Read more »

Microsoft exec kicks off new browser security war

Internet Explorer is more secure than Firefox, according to a senior Microsoft executive, who compared how many vulnerabilities were found in the two browsers -- but critics say his study is flawed. Read more »

Dell bullish about Vista adoption

Businesses will upgrade to Microsoft's Vista in droves as consumers bring their love of the next-generation operating system from home to work, a Dell executive said. Read more »

Is Microsoft outsmarting Symbian with mobile security?

Microsoft's operating system for 'smart phones', the Windows Mobile Phone Edition, is more secure and more efficient than the Symbian platform, which could help the Redmond giant take control of the enterprise smart phone market. Read more »

Taronga Zoo .NETting its menagerie

Behind the scenes at Sydney's Taronga Zoo, a small but determined group of IT specialists are working to use Web services to streamline the flow of many core business processes. Read more »

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Migrating Legacy Applications

Builder AU technical editor, David McAmis, takes a closer look at the steps you need to take to successfully migrate legacy applications. Read more »

Windows DNA to .NET migration considerations

One of the most difficult decisions facing any organization that's considering a move to .NET is how to handle existing applications. Such legacy applications generally fall into three categories: non-Microsoft, desktop, and Windows DNA. Read more »

10 things you should know about virtualisation

Virtualisation has been a major buzzword in the IT world for a few years. Microsoft has promised that the Hyper-V virtualisation component (formerly called Viridian) will follow within 180 days of the Windows Server 2008 release. Read more »

What tools assist with your .NET development?

If you work on big projects in .NET you've got to have the right toolset. We all have our favorite applications, but which ones increase productivity and make our job easier? Read more »

10 midyear resolutions for net admins

We've put together a list of resolutions aimed at helping net admins line up their priorities, effectively deal with the day-to-day issues, and plan and execute improvements. Read more »

Interview with Dr Andrew S Tanenbaum

Nick Gibson caught up with Dr Tanembaum after his keynote address at linux.conf.au and spoke about microkernels, MINIX and what's coming up on the horizon. Read more »

Sun's Hassell: Straight to the source

Managing Director of Sun Microsoystems Australasia Jim Hassell talks about future directions for the company in the face of tough markets and increased competition. Read more »

Can't J2EE and .NET just be friends?

The two Web services standards are now settling into their respective roles and the reasons for choosing one over the other are becoming clearer. But can they play nicely together? Read more »

.NET: A guide for managers

Here's an overview of .NET for managers who may not have had the opportunity to dive into Microsoft's integration framework. Read more »

The Kiwi behind Firefox

Ben Goodger is the lead engineer for the Firefox browser. He talks about Firefox's history, and how he sees it competing with Longhorn. Read more »

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