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Bridgestone Uses Failover Clustering to Cut Disaster-Recovery Time and Penalty Costs: Bridgestone Australia Ltd. is one of the largest manufacturers and distributors of tires in Australia. Bridgestone relies on its e-mail system for order fulfillment and other business-critical activities. In the past, if e-mail servers were to have failed, manual recovery procedures may have required as much as an entire day....; Tags: Fulfillment, Failover, Disaster Recovery, Bridgestone Australia Ltd., E-mail, Groupware, Online Communications, Enterprise Software, Software; Case studies 2008-01-01

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Commercialising the Semantic Web: Following an earlier post on this blog, last month I found myself moderating a panel in the final session of one of the tracks at this year's World Wide Web Conference in Beijing. As I commented via Twitter at the end of the session, "Great...; Tags: Garlik, Semantic Web, Internet, Paul Miller; Blog posts 2008-05-15
Microsoft's plan to block Linux on laptops: Details of Microsoft's recently announced plan to extend the life of Windows XP for ultra low-cost PCs are trickling out. IDG News got its hands on what it says are Microsoft documents outlining the program for PC manufacturers. Until now, the big question was: What exactly defines...; Tags: Linux, PC, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., Laptop Computer, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, Operating Systems, Software, John Morris; Blog posts 2008-05-13
The HTC Diamond takes Windows Mobile to the next level: The HTC Diamond takes Windows Mobile to the next levelAll I can say is awesome and where can I get one?Wow, this phone is awesome. I have owned a HTC Touch Dual since October 2007 and it is the best mobile I have ever owned and I tend to buy...; Tags: Operating systems, Advertising & Promotion, High Tech Computer Corp., mobile, Microsoft Windows Mobile, Microsoft Windows; Discussion threads 2008-05-06
Apple's iPhone lands in 10 countries via Vodafone pact: Vodafone said Tuesday that it will bring the iPhone to 10 more countries as Apple methodically rolls out its device across the globe. In a short statement, Vodafone said: Vodafone today announced it has signed an agreement with Apple to sell the iPhone in ten of...; Tags: Apple iPhone, Vodafone Group Plc., Apple Inc., Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-05-06

ebaY Australia Search Gadget (gadget): Besides looking great, ebaY Australia Search Gadget allows you to search ebaY Australia directly and easily from within Windows Vista. It's been optimized for the end user and speed for the world's most popular auction site. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.; Tags: eBay Inc., Gadget, Bob, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating Systems, Software; Software downloads 2008-05-06
Nature Collection (exe): Nature Collection 01 show beautiful images of rural Australia including animals, flowers and outback scenery. Ideal for your office or home computer, or even as a gift. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.; Tags: Anchor Support Services, Desktops, Productivity, Hardware; Software downloads 2008-05-02
XP SP3 available for download from Microsoft: XP SP3 available for download from MicrosoftCheersI've been waiting all day over here in Australia (its 8:30 at night here right now) for the release of SP3 so cheers for the link mate :DPreviously Download was 544MB, now only 316MB?Adrian,Thanks for the direct link, but why is this download only...; Tags: ISO standards, Process improvement, XP SP3, ISO, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows XP; Discussion threads 2008-04-29
Weeks before the Olympics, China collects its first gold medal, USA gets silver: Weeks before the Olympics, China collects its first gold medal, USA gets silverConsidering ...that mankinds total atmospheric CO2 contribution is 0.12%, what does this matter? And no, that's not a typo - that's why you always see CO2 expressed in tons are contribution per capita, etc.The globe is getting hotter,...; Tags: carbon dioxide; Discussion threads 2008-04-26
Weeks before the Olympics, China collects its first gold medal, USA gets silver: Courtesy OECD and IEA. It's official, China is #1, world champ, leader of the pack. The US, long the leader, has relinquished its crown. A new study to be published in May says China now emits more man-made CO2 per year than the...; Tags: China, Carbon Dioxide, Harry Fuller; Blog posts 2008-04-25
Microsoft takes wraps off Live Mesh: Microsoft takes wraps off Live MeshInterestingJust waiting to see it work, in real apps. keeping fingers crossed. http://techwatch.reviewk.com/2008/04/live-mesh-explained/RE: Microsoft takes wraps off Live MeshAbsolutely dreadful on Vodafone wireless broadband HSDPA - extreme stuttering -- th---at---I----c--an--'t--un--un---dr--sta--nd--the--Mic------------g-u--y.And no way to play it back smooth. At least thought it would be in...; Tags: Microsoft TAKES, Live Mesh, Microsoft Corp.; Discussion threads 2008-04-25
Centrelink CIO: John Wadeson: John Wadeson, CIO of Centrelink recently spoke to ZDNet Australia about the challenges running Australia's welfare payment business. He also discusses how the company manages the millions of transactions and billions of dollars flowing through the organization every week. by Administrator; Tags: CIO, Payment, Operational Accounting, Finance, Administrator; Blog posts 2008-04-22
Boost Mobile: Editor's note:Because evaluating wireless coverage requires experience with the network in a wide variety of physical locations, CNET does not rate wireless carriers. We can, however, tell you everything you need to know about the major carriers. We invite your feedback and ratings in our user opinions section--the more input...; Tags: Cellular phones, Boost Mobile, iDEN, CDMA; Product reviews 2008-04-21
Survey Data - CA: Towards the beginning of April, I was approached by representatives of CA who wanted me to discuss a then-recent survey about the adoption of virtualization technology. Having conducted numerous studies while I was with IDC, I'm always skeptical when looking at survey data. The results may either be...; Tags: Result, Survey, Computer Associates International Inc., Results, Marketing Research, Marketing, Dan Kusnetzky; Blog posts 2008-04-21
NetSuite rolls out OneWorld suite; Eyes ERP in the cloud: NetSuite on Thursday officially launched OneWorld, a cloud computing ERP, CRM and e-commerce suite designed for small and midmarket companies and divisions within large corporations. The SaaS provider says OneWorld is for multinational companies looking to connect their operations across the globe. According to NetSuite the biggest...; Tags: NetSuite Inc., Zach Nelson, ERP, OneWorld, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Enterprise Software, Software, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-04-17
Zune VideoX: Microsoft's iTunes killer?: Zune VideoX: Microsoft's iTunes killer?yawn...yet another itunes/ipod killer, doomed to be more blood on Apple iPod's Click Wheel.This Zune owners patience is wearing thinI'm getting a bit impatient for the Zune offerings in come along. I want television, movies, more artist and a way to put podcast into playlists. If...; Tags: Digital music, Digital media, Microsoft Zune, Zune VideoX, Microsoft Corp., Apple iTunes; Discussion threads 2008-04-15
A 100-million-year dragon killer: Komodo dragons are one of the largest living species of lizards, growing to a length of up to 3 meters and weighing around 70 kilograms. They're living on several central Indonesian islands for more than 100 million years. Why are they still alive? According to an international team of researchers,...; Tags: Researcher, Species, Komodo, UNSW, Productivity, Performance Management, Human Resources, Workforce Management, Roland Piquepaille; Blog posts 2008-04-15
Open Computer (Photos: Psystar's Mac clones): Open Computer (Photos: Psystar's Mac clones)Waste of money?Why should I invest $399, and then purchase the OS X, with the probability that Apple will defend it's proprietary system legally? Why not just purchase a Mac Mini, which will cost me only $50 more? The $50 is worth no headaches. Remember...; Tags: Desktops, Operating systems, Psystar, Apple Macintosh, Open Computer, Mac-clone, Apple Inc., photograph, hardware; Discussion threads 2008-04-15
Yet another academic against Wikipedia: Sharman Lichtenstein, a professor of information systems with Deakin University in Australia, has added herself to the long list of academics and teachers who ban citation of Wikipedia in her classes. Comparing the use of Wikipedia to choosing a brain surgeon who has merely read Wikipedia for training, Professor...; Tags: Wikipedia, Wiki, Online Communications, Christopher Dawson; Blog posts 2008-04-15
Hip Hop Radio (gadget): Get direct links to 27 of the Best Hip Hop & Rap Radio Stations, streaming music 24 Hrs a day. And if that's not enough we threw in the Hip Hop slide show by amazon.com 400 + cd covers. Listen to these hot stations online : Hot 95.5, AR USA...; Tags: Radio, Sidebar Gadgets, Thin Clients, Hardware; Software downloads 2008-04-10