Stories by Helen Han

DEEPSky lands $15 million UK reseller deal

DEEPSky Software is poised to hit European markets with a new Oracle-based stock and merchandising management system, which it will resell offshore under a $A15 million deal signed with UK partner Torex Retail.

WorldGroup splits from SPL

Former CRM consulting arm of SPL WorldGroup, WorldGroup Consulting, has split from the global business consultancy and systems integrator to take on the "Big Five" professional services arena.

Ex-Sausage COO snags Sinewave CEO gig

Internet monitoring agency Sinewave Interactive has snapped up ex-Sausage Software chief operating officer (COO) Andrew Walsh as its first-ever CEO to steer the company's global strategic partnerships and business direction.

CWO claims Telstra blocks number portability process

Cable & Wireless Optus (CWO) has accused Telstra of administrative wrangling and stifling customer choice, claiming the carrier was "blocking" a local number portability process for a number of ex-Telstra business customers migrating to CWO's network.
According to a CWO statement, Telstra has failed since November 1999 to perform "complex number" porting procedures for around 40 former Telstra business clients moving to CWO.

Launceston scores $30M broadband lab

Telstra will test a host of online multimedia applications for commercial and residential Launceston via a newly-launched broadband venture, the Broadband eLab (B-eLab).

WorldGroup splits from SPL to take on big five

Former CRM consulting arm of SPL WorldGroup, World Group Consulting, has split from the global business consultancy and systems integrator to take on the "Big Five" professional services arena.

Woolworths takes seat at global retail hub's table

Woolworths has dovetailed into the World Wide Retail Exchange (WWRE), the world's largest buying exchange believed to be worth $US450 billion, to boost product buying volumes and cut overhead costs.

Ezzebox to restore faith in web fulfilment

Shoppers can allay the fulfilment angst associated with online purchasing, provided they're prepared to fork out $500 for a wireless electronic delivery box, the ezzebox.

Is TRUSTe worthy of seal?

Privacy group Electronic Frontiers Australia has dismissed TRUSTe's Privacy Partnership 2000 campaign for online privacy protection as a "complete waste of time".

Email and messaging ups online socialising

Email and messaging are an integral part of social life and enhance the quality of users' personal relationships, according to global research released on Friday by Yahoo.

According to Yahoo's Mail Netiquette Survey, which polled 13,000 people from Australia, New Zealand and other countries, 55 per cent of users said email had "markedly" improved their social lives. Also, the frequency of social contact increased for 60 per cent of respondents. Three out of four people said they were closer to their family and friends since they started using email.

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