CBA proves too big for Gen-i

Telecom New Zealand's Gen-i will not defend its long-running telecom services contract with the Commonwealth Bank, despite the lure of a potential $1.3 billion deal.

Telstra breaks off union talks

Telstra has ended discussions with unions about a new enterprise agreement, accusing them of putting forward prohibited content as part of a side agreement.

Tech stores Woolies' bright spot

A big push to sell more laptops, flat-screen TVs and GPS systems has helped Woolworths' consumer electronics business post the best result of any of the retailer's divisions.

BlackRock buys Impact Investing

Another Australian software developer has caught the eye of an international suitor, with New York investment management firm BlackRock yesterday snapping up Sydney finance software maker Impact Investing.

Code brings online adult sites into line

A new internet industry code of practice has been added to recent classification and censorship laws that the billion dollar a year adult entertainment industry claims are driving online porn operations offshore, beyond the reach of its own efforts at self-regulation.

Optus considers cable compensation

Optus says it may consider compensating some businesses for the loss of mobile, landline and internet services yesterday.

BT makes £1.5bn plans for FTTP

British telco heavyweight BT has announced a £1.5 billion plan to connect 10 million households with fibre by 2012.

Broadband submissions reveal remote ideas

Public submissions on how to deliver broadband services to the most remote 2 per cent of the population have thrown up suggestions including satellite delivery, television transmission and wireless networks.

Viacom eases demands on YouTube

US cable television operator Viacom has stepped back from a bid to have YouTube hand over personal information on all its users, including the viewing histories of individual visitors to the site.

Practice pays off as Capgemini returns to profit

Information technology services and consulting firm Capgemini Australia has slipped back into the black as it continues to build its local business after being spun out from Ernst & Young earlier this decade.

Optus outage takes out Qld

A severed fibre optic cable on the Gold Coast has stalled voice, video and data services for Optus and 3 customers across Queensland.

Data usage gives AIS sporting chance

While elite sport often requires highly specific developments, some of the technology issues faced by the Australian Institute of Sport will sound very familiar to commercial IT departments.

IATA gives a tinker's CUSS about kiosks

Passengers in nearly 100 airports are getting their first taste of the future of travel following the installation of a new generation of self-service check-in terminals intended to transform airport departure halls.

Telstra, EDS win big with Tabcorp deals

Gaming and wagering heavyweight Tabcorp has awarded Electronic Data Systems and Telstra a pair of computer and communications services contracts understood to be worth well over $100 million over five years.

Telstra must explain access block

The competition regulator will force Telstra to prove it is not discriminating against competitors that need access to its infrastructure by invoking specific reporting powers aimed at the telecoms group.

ANZ builds a common Asian platform

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group is working to shorten the time taken to build information systems to support its new banking operations in Asia.

MySpace gets ready for the next mobile age

MySpace users will soon have an easier time getting their social networking fix as the site reshapes itself to work better on next-generation mobile phones that allow users to experience the web in much the same way as they would at home.

Computer crime gets seriously organised

Viruses are a fact of life, but they are getting smarter and more lethal. PC users need to become increasingly vigilant, writes Michael Crawford.

Schools baulk at Gillard's computer offer

School principals have threatened to pull out of the federal government's $1.2 billion computers in schools plan, accusing the government of not providing enough funding to implement and run the computers.