Stories by Kelly Mills

Foster's heads for an upgrade: Aim is to trim solutions and vendor numbers

Foster's may not be thinking about becoming a dotcom, but it has placed a heavy emphasis on e-business while streamlining infrastructure.
The company, dealing with legacy systems and integration issues, a common problem within the manufacturing sector, is currently implementing a single solution and Web-based applications.

IPv6 Demonstration Successful in Hong Kong

Communications service provider SmarTone, with BT Wireless and Ericsson have staged a claimed world first end-to-end demonstration of Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) in Hong Kong.

Optus Joins C&W Global IP Network

Cable & Wireless Optus has announced the availability of a single, global Internet Protocol (IP) network to coincide with the opening of the Southern Cross Cable network.

Alstom Catches MTE Network Deal

Melbourne Transport Enterprise (MTE) has named Alstom Information Technology as the successful bidder for its $3 million project to install and maintain its data network.

Brief: AOL Australia Searches with Looksmart


Directories group Looksmart has become the Web search and directory provider for AOL Australia, the joint venture between America Online and AAPT.
Effective immediately, the agreement gives AOL Australia (www.aol.com.au) members and visitors to the Web site access to LookSmart's database of editorially reviewed content through a co-branded directory in the AOL Australia search area.

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