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Microsoft testing Exchange 14
Microsoft has started testing the next version of its Exchange email and calendar software, a product that Microsoft said is designed to run from the ground up as a hosted service that can work simultaneously with more than one business. Read more »
Microsoft puts Exchange, SharePoint online
For perhaps the first time in its history, Microsoft made the case on Monday that businesses shouldn't run its software. Instead, the software maker argued that corporations should let Microsoft run the software for them. Read more »
IBM teams with Linux firms for Microsoft-free PCs
IBM has launched its latest attack on Microsoft in the enterprise, forming an alliance with three top Linux distributors to promote Microsoft-free PCs around the world. Read more »
Microsoft ditched as Anglicans go open source
The Sydney Diocese of the Anglican Church has decided to cut the Microsoft umbilical cord by moving to open source, starting with Office which will be replaced in the next three years. Read more »
Office SP3 coming in Feb -- whether you like it or not
Office 2003 Service Pack 3 (SP3) will be winging its way to users via Microsoft auto update from next month. Read more »
Lotus Notes for iPhone makes premature debut
Despite reports pronouncing the imminent availability of Lotus Notes for the iPhone and iPod Touch, IBM has said it is not quite ready to release the software. Read more »
IBM joins OpenOffice.org community
IBM on Monday joined the OpenOffice.org community, providing a boost to supporters of the OpenDocument Format (ODF). Read more »
Notes 8.0: clunky, but clever
Organisations considering migrating to Lotus Notes 8.0 are likely to be wowed by its functionality and usability, but might also find that it runs a little slower as a result. Read more »
Microsoft attacks IBM over ODF
Microsoft has severely criticised IBM, saying the company is pushing the OpenDocument Format standard to the detriment of Microsoft's own Open XML standard. Read more »
Microsoft readies VoIP software beta
After months of anticipation, corporate customers will soon get their hands on a beta version of Microsoft's VoIP software, an event that marks an important step in the evolution of corporate communications. Read more »
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Using Google as an application platform
Find out why Google Apps is a powerful alternative to more established products such as Microsoft SharePoint and IBM Lotus Notes. And, if Google Apps doesn't offer the applications you need, see why the Google App Engine might fit the bill. Read more »
Case Study: Switching places from Lotus to .NET
For almost a decade, Sydney-based software developer Just OnePlace (J1P) had been a loyal devotee of the IBM/Lotus platform. But following the strategic review that commenced two years ago the company made a strategic switch to the rival Microsoft .NET camp. Read more »
Developing an HTML-formatted mail message
The task of including HTML in e-mail is not so simple as it seems, Tony Patton runs through some tips. Read more »
Is IT certification still relevant for developers?
The IT certification landscape has drastically changed over the years. It was once considered the measuring stick for IT knowledge, is this still true? Read more »
Helping yourself by helping others
If you're considered too junior or your lines of advancement are blocked then it might be time to volunteer your time to create future opportunities. Read more »
ICT skills shortage still a myth
The Information Technology Contract and Recruitment Association believes Australia needs to hire more foreigners to fill the shortage in ICT skills. But there's no solid evidence to back up its claim. Read more »
The skills to pay the bills
Learning the right skills to keep on top of the game in software development is a thorny topic. We examine the skills, both technical and soft, employers are seeking in 2005 and beyond. Read more »
Skills shortage: A thing of the past?
It's official. Read more »
What was that again? 3 backup packages tested
It's official: backup software packages have the longest product names in the business. We evaluate three leading packages to find out which suits the medium-sized business. Read more »
Will MS Longhorn outflank Java rivals?
The debut of a new Windows operating system won't necessarily determine the outcome of the jockeying between Microsoft, IBM, Sun and BEA. Read more »
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