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  • IBM notebook turned on by one finger

    IBM has released a new notebook ThinkPad computer that has brought science fiction to real life through its ability to be switched on via finger print biometric security technology.

  • McData extends reach with IBM OEM deal

    Storage networking equipment provider McData has signed a new OEM agreement with IBM that will aid the sale and distribution of its manufactured storage fabric switches and directors in Asia-Pacific and Europe, under IBM's TotalStorage brand.

  • Open source thumbs up by Canberra

    A survey conducted by Open Source Industry Australia Limited has received a positive result from Labor, the Democrats and the Greens who are actively supportive of open source procurement, although the Coalition has been silent on the issue.

  • OSIA disputes Windows piracy claim

    Open Source Industry Australia has lashed out at UK Gartner for suggesting that pre-installing Linux on PCs opens the way for pirated copies of Windows to be uploaded illegally.

  • Sacked PeopleSoft CEO "less than honest"

    Former PeopleSoft CEO Craig Conway's abrupt sacking last Friday was largely down to the fact that he misled Wall Street analysts about the level of disruption Oracle's bid for the company was having on its business, a PeopleSoft board memb...

  • High expectations for RFID investment

    A new survey conducted by Accenture has revealed that almost half of retail and manufacturing executives expect a high return on RFID investment in Australia, China, Japan and South Korea.

  • SunGard splits in two to save disasters

    SunGard Data Systems Inc. has announced its plans to create a spin-off wing of its company by splitting in two and creating a disaster recovery services unit using a tax-free distribution of shares.

  • Brocade brings SANs closer together

    Brocade Communications Systems' SilkWorm Multiprotocol SAN Router is now available through OEM partners, EMC, HP and StorageTek to improve SAN infrastructure management by creating greater connectivity and integration.

  • Hitachi, Intel support mobile phone storage

    Hitachi Global Storage Technologies inc. has joined Intel in its support for a new interface that will allow compact hard-disk drives to be attached to mobile phones, personal digital assistants and digital music players.