EDS gets mega windfall from merger
Services giant EDS has been contracted by the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) to integrate the bank's IT system with that of newly acquired financial institution Colonial Limited.
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Optus targets globe-trotters with comms bundle
Cable & Wireless Optus (CWO) has launched a mobile communication package designed to tap into the inbound travel boom expected around the Olympics.
Sun announces digital TV solution centre in Sydney
Sun Microsystems will launch a Digital Television Centre in North Sydney, allowing local companies to trial Sun's Java-based digital television technology suite.
Sybase IT incubator opens Asian markets
A Sybase-led Asian Solutions Centre is assisting Australian companies to overcome cultural barriers when forming strategic partnerships in the Asian region.
IIA seeks to axe internet streaming review
The Internet Industry Association (IIA) expects the federal government to outlaw Australia's internet streaming industry, for everyone except established commercial broadcasters.
Compaq puts billion-dollar faith in storage
Compaq's recently signed $US1 billion storage networking deal with IBM is an obvious attempt by Compaq to realign itself in one of the industry's most lucrative markets. But according to a company executive, the shift won't be easy.
LookSmart to charge incentive fee in new strategy
LookSmart Australia has refreshed its local business strategy to increase revenues through establishing a "ubiquitous" presence in the search engine business, newly appointed CEO Jason Kellerman has announced.
TAS startups eat humble pie to cut it in mainland
Tasmanian startups are quietly confident they are carving an identity in Australia's IT industry, appointing themselves the "clever" companies, despite failed venture capital rounds on the mainland.
E-Trade goes for broke as money comes in
E-Trade Australia has announced plans to expand its retail investment portfolio to include margin lending facilities, managed funds, insurance, financial planning services, and to take its online suite to New Zealand and the US.
IIA 'incredulous' over broadband restriction
The Internet Industry Association is fuming over a potential tightening of broadcasting legislation that could send investors bust if online media streaming is deemed illegal without a broadcasting licence.
Specialists needed to make an impact on demand
An Icon Recruitment-commissioned study suggests that an "internet as business" philosophy driving new economy enterprises demands IT pros to arm themselves with newer, specialised impact skills.
Telstra not guilty for lag in telco industry
While the ACCC is investigating complaints that Telstra has been providing "inadequate" interconnection services since November 1999, an ACCC spokesman said it is the industry itself, not Telstra, that is to blame.
Telstra, Gilat team up to teach on air
Telstra has teamed with Israeli interactive learning solutions provider Gilat Communications to deliver live distance communication services to outback and corporate Australia.
EDS gets $1.2bn windfall from CBA-Colonial merger
The Commonwealth Bank of Australia will contract EDS to integrate the bank's IT system with that of newly acquired institution Colonial Limited.
IBM, Mincom align for transport solutions
IBM and Mincom have formed a strategic alliance to create a host of asset management applications for e-businesses in the transport sector, the companies announced this week.