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Infineon chip causing problems on iPhone
AN Infineon chip could be at the root of complaints from around the world that Apple's new iPhone drops calls and has unpredictable internet links, according to a research report from Nomura.
Mobile TV wins at the gadget Games
UNPRECEDENTED demand for Telstra's BigPond Beijing Olympic mobile television packages has created some network congestion, after the group sold 50 per cent more subscriptions than expected.
Basic box shunned as HD wins at Games
RETAIL king Gerry Harvey has declared selling standard definition digital televisions a waste of time after experiencing a massive surge in high-definition sales leading up to the Olympics.
Intel chips in with eight-process Core i7
Don Clark INTEL has announced branding plans for a new generation of chip technology, relying on a term the company has already spent heavily on popularising.
Software tools save environment
Mitchell Bingemann SOFTWARE applications that track the flow of carbon emissions through a business will redefine how organisations engage in sustainable practices, consultancy KPMG says.
Myki smartcard put to test
THE troubled myki smartcard ticket system is being tested on Melbourne's rail network.
Vic doctors beat bugs online
A MELBOURNE-developed computer program that could save thousands of lives has taken the fight against killer superbugs to cyberspace.
Big banks spend up on techno overhaul
THE National Australia Bank has lit the fuse on a five-year, $1 billion program to overhaul its technology platforms and will launch a major assault on internet banking in a bid to take market share from its big four rivals before the end of the year.
NAB merges IT teams for core banking
NATIONAL Australia Bank is set to combine two of its biggest technology teams to support the bank's massive core banking overhaul.
IT input priority in research review
Mitchell Bingemann THE IT industry's contribution to innovation will be considered a "national priority" in the national innovation review according to its author, CSIRO director Dr Terry Cutler.
Tech spurs Woolies loyalty card growth
WOOLWORTHS has tapped into its business process management software to roll out its new Everyday Rewards Loyalty card scheme.
AARNet hikes high-speed net links
RESEARCHERS and academics in Australia have been given a ten-fold bandwidth boost thanks to a network upgrade by Australia's Academic and Research Network (AARNet).
Virgin consumates iPhone deal
VIRGIN Mobile has officially commenced sale of the iPhone 3G in Australia and to mark the occasion is offering some of the most competitive pricing plans in the country.
Austar struggling with new HD box
JOHN Porter, the CEO of pay-TV operator Austar United Communications, has backed away from a full commitment to a next generation set-top box, saying it would only be launched if it could make money for the company.
TrueLocal offers mobile directions
ONLINE classified operator TrueLocal is hoping to expand its business, offering location-based advertising on mobile devices for the first time.
Innovation hampered by skills shortage
INNOVATION in Australia is growing at a snail's pace, with a lack of skilled workers and red tape hindering growth, according to a new report.
Software error cripples NAB
WORKERS around the country were left high and dry yesterday as their wages were frozen due to a software glitch at the National Australia Bank (NAB).
Software error cripples NAB
THOUSANDS of National Australia Bank (NAB) customers are waiting for their pay packets after a software error caused electronic transactions to be delayed today.
YouTube free on Seven's TiVo
THE Seven Network's newly launched TiVo digital video recorder will offer users the ability to download YouTube internet videoclips to the box free by the start of next year, according to the man charged with selling the product outside the US.
ANZ Bank core banking plan proceeds
ANZ Bank's new core banking platform project in Asia will proceed as planned despite the turmoil facing its business.