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Will Google Buzz be Wave's demise?
If Google Wave eventually fails to live up to the promise and hype that accompanied its launch, consider its demise an inside job. Read more »
Ex-Novell CTO takes web leadership post
The World Wide Web Consortium has a new leader who wants to streamline some of the group's standardisation efforts and beef up its ties with outside programmers. Read more »
Google signs up for Cloud Security Alliance
Google has joined the Cloud Security Alliance, plugging a major gap in the organisation's membership. Read more »
Olympics run on Windows XP
The many Acer computers that dot the Winter Olympic venues are running Windows, but it's the venerable Windows XP rather than one of Microsoft's newer operating systems. Read more »
Google debuts Buzz social networking
Google announced on Tuesday that it was immediately rolling out Google Buzz, a location-aware social networking tool highly integrated with its Gmail client, Google Maps and a new Android app. Read more »
Kaspersky: Target zombie servers too
Russian antivirus tsar, Eugene Kaspersky, says Australian ISPs should not only cut off malware-infected personal computers but also infected web servers run by businesses. Read more »
Unveiling Apple's iPad: Live blog
After months of rumors and speculation about a slate-like device, Apple has had its say. See the train of events in this blog from the high-profile press event which kicked off in San Francisco at 10am PST — 5am Sydney time. Read more »
Gates calls China censorship 'limited'
Microsoft founder Bill Gates has weighed in on a row between China and web giant Google over cyber attacks, saying that Beijing's efforts to censor the internet were "fortunately ...very limited." Read more »
Internet blackout 'only the first step'
The Great Australian Blackout is in full swing this week, with over 180,000 unique visitors to the site, 150,000 of which just in the last three days. But the organisers of the campaign are already looking to new protests. Read more »
Microsoft fixes 8 IE holes, including one used in attacks
Microsoft on Thursday issued a cumulative critical patch for Internet Explorer that fixes eight vulnerabilities, including a hole targeted in the China-based attacks on Google and other US companies. Read more »
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Anti-social media: Is this social media stuff really the future?
Hype aside, what does social media mean and how should a savvy executive approach it? Read more »
Explore the Semantic Web's standards and real-world applications
Here's an overview of the Semantic Web standards RDF and SPARQL and a look at two real-world applications that have emerged from the Semantic Web concept. Read more »
A server virtualisation project success story
Data driven decision making isn't just for budgets anymore. With the right information at the Exchange administrator's fingertips, organisations can enjoy a smoother running email operation. Read more »
Think hard before talking about clients on the web
IT consultants often find that social media provides a great way to build their reputation and their contacts in the industry. However, you have to be careful about what you share out on the wide open web to avoid damaging your clients or your relationship with them. Read more »
Windows Server 2008 R2 changes for core installation
This article outlines the new features in the core installation of Windows Server 2008 R2 and discusses which components were removed. Read more »
Five tips for tackling a one-time project
Don't let a one-time project derail your career. Here are tips on how to successfully manage a "once-in-a-career" event. Read more »
Three storage features eliminated from Exchange 2010
Exchange 2010 eliminates several staples from the Exchange diet and for good reason. Learn which three major storage-related features didn't make the Exchange 2010 cut. Read more »
Preparing for Exchange Server 2010's hardware and software requirements
Exchange 2010 is out and about and ready to deploy. This article provides you with some assistance on getting prepared for this latest release in the Exchange line. Read more »
Why Java and .NET will continue to compete
In this reader Q&A, the author talks about the future of Java, the cost to develop in Java compared to .NET and whether Java will displace .NET. Read more »
10 questions to ask when selecting open source products for your enterprise
To make sure you realise all the benefits of open source, run these simple background checks on an open source project. Read more »
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Developer community is saturated with technology
The rate of change has surpassed the rate of adoption, therefore people and organisations are skipping versions in order to keep up. Read more »
Microsoft's Sphere in action
Like Microsoft's tabletop Surface computer, the touch-controlled Sphere can sense multiple, simultaneous contacts, allowing a number of people to use it at the same time. The system works by projecting an image onto the inside of the sphere, while infrared technology senses the touch input Read more »
Why security appliances can make you less secure
Security appliances can introduce vulnerabilities into an organisation's network because they often include older operating systems and vendors rarely inform customers how to properly update them, according to Microsoft's Roger Grimes, who was speaking at the AusCERT 2008 conference. Read more »
Enterprises are schizophrenic about Facebook
Most organisations see Facebook as a waste of time but they also want staff to collaborate, innovate and be more effective. According to Gartner's Stephen Prentice, social networking and virtual worlds could change the world in the same way the Internet has already done. Read more »
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No paper, no promotion
-- It comes at no surprise to learn that HR people use IT certifications to choose between candidates when hiring, but in some organisations it can also inhibit career advancement. Read more »
Wolfram Alpha and Bing shake hands
-- Wolfram Alpha and Microsoft's Bing have reached an agreement that will allow Bing to feature some of Wolfram Alpha's specialised content. Read more »
Data as an asset
-- Is data a business asset for your company or simply a by-product of conducting business? Read more »
Yahoo's Outlook alternative: Zimbra Desktop
-- If you could collect your Gmail, Hotmail, Yahoo mail, and corporate messages into a single in-box, would you switch? Read more »
3D coming to your browser
-- Is 3D web finally becoming a reality? Are we a step closer to Berners-Lee vision of a Semantic Web? We answer these questions and more in this week's Roundup. Read more »
Moonlight 1.0 released
-- In this week's Roundup we take a look at Moonlight 1.0, Microsoft's My Phone, Google Sync and more. Read more »
Google Earth adds Mars roving
-- While you might never become an astronaut and have the chance to ride a Mars Rover on the Red Planet, Google has now rolled out an Earth-bound alternative for the masses. Read more »
Gmail grows up with offline e-mail access
-- Significantly increasing the utility and competitiveness of its web-based e-mail service, Google is enabling an experimental ability to read, write, and search Gmail messages even while not connected to the network. Read more »
Highlights from the PDC
-- This week we bring you special coverage from the Microsoft Professional Developers Conference (PDC). Read more »
Microsoft's new identity tools
-- One of the topics at this year's PDC in Los Angeles was identity management. Microsoft has taken steps to ensure easier user authentication by announcing new tools for managing identities and the support for OpenID. Read more »
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Gallery: Jamming it with Web 2.0
"So what is WebJam?" the girl at the bar serving my mate and I a beer asked. She's thinking that maybe there's something to do with music happening tonight, but it's nothing like that. Read more »
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