Bullant launches products, puts partners on hold
Local startup internet software developer Bullant Technology has put its partner program on hold briefly while it finalises a $US21 million capital raising fund and forms key strategic alliances.
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CWO retains Airservices deal
Airservices Australia has renewed its communications contract with Cable & Wireless Optus in a six-year, $42 million deal to provide satellite and land-based communications.
Nortel buys Australian optical components company
Nortel Networks has acquired Sydney-based optical components manufacturer Photonics Technologies.
The acquisition is part of a $600 million global initiative by Nortel to invest in the optical components market in areas including systems, equipment, and research and development.
Access1 loses its golden touch
Reinvented mining company Access1 has cut all ties to the mineral world by finalising the spin-off of its entire gold assets and mining business into a separate company, Phoenix Mining.
Sabela sues DoubleClick in antitrust case
Sabela Media has launched an antitrust lawsuit against rival online advertising company DoubleClick, adding fuel to an already heated legal battle between the two companies.
Tribalweave begins mobile commerce fund chant
Venture capital and management company Tribalweave Ventures is preparing to launch its first industry-specific capital fund later this year.
QLD govt site shut down by porn links
The Queensland Children's Commission has been forced to take its website offline temporarily after links to offensive websites were discovered late last week.
Big Blue's site: Bigger, faster, better
An estimated 1 billion page views are expected to be generated on the official Olympic website leading up to and during the Sydney 2000 Games.
CWO makes $4.1 billion in revenue bonanza
Cable & Wireless Optus (CWO) yesterday reported annual revenue of $4.1 billion for the year ending March 31, 2000.
Infinium launches CRM in Australia
AS/400 solutions provider Infinium will this week launch its customer relationship management (CRM) solution to Australia and New Zealand.
Top Layer Networks happy to take on Cisco
Layer 7 switching startup Top Layer Networks has welcomed Cisco Systems' plans to acquire ArrowPoint Communications, despite competing in the same market.
Alteon lifts local growth via channel
Internet infrastructure provider, Alteon Web Systems is continuing to grow rapidly in Australia, increasing its employee numbers and reseller channel.
Elite bows out of Sol 6 merger
Solution 6's proposed merger with US-based Elite Information Group has officially been called off.
Tech stocks thrown in the deep end
Following Worldschool's disastrous start on the ASX yesterday, internet investors will be keeping a close eye on other online companies Sharon Austen and Terraplanet, which are listing today and tomorrow.
PowerTel opts for Nortel internet infrastructure
PowerTel has selected Nortel Networks to provide remote access infrastructure for its nationwide wholesale network. The contract is estimated to be worth more than $11 million.