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• South Africa disappointed it has to share with Australia

  South Africa has said it was taken by surprise at the decision that it has to share with Australia the hosting of the world's most powerful radio telescope.

  Written by AAP • 26 May 12 09:08

• SKA to be jointly hosted by Australia, New Zealand and South Africa

  The bid to host the world's largest radio telescope has ended in a tie, with the project to span South Africa, Australia and New Zealand.

  Written by AAP • 26 May 12 09:02

• Data security on PCI Security Standards Council’s APAC agenda

  In an effort to increase payment security awareness in the Asia Pacific region, the PCI Security Standards Council is holding an APAC event for the first time.

  Written by Hamish Barwick • 25 May 12 15:34
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  A comparison of Telstra's 4G phones

  A guide to Telstra's three 4G smartphones on the market.

  Written by Ross Catanzariti • 25 May 12 15:09

• Untethered jailbreak for iOS 5.1.1 available for download

  Absinthe 2.0, the jailbreak for iOS 5.1.1, is ready and available for download, the Jailbreak Dream Team announced at the Hack in the Box conference in Amsterdam.

  Written by Loek Essers • 25 May 12 14:56

• Preview: LG Optimus LTE2

  The LG Optimus LTE2 is the first smartphone to come with 2GB of RAM.

  Written by Ross Catanzariti • 25 May 12 14:45

• Windows 8 update: all the latest rumours, opinions and possibilities

  While it lacks the mobility usually associated with this class of device, there's an 80-inch tablet serving the head of Microsoft as a wallboard and as a substitute for other work-related gear.

  Written by Tim Greene • 25 May 12 14:35

• Gear and gadgets at CeBIT 2012, Sydney

  Techworld Australia dropped down to CeBIT at Darling Harbour to have a look at some of the gear and gadgets on offer.

  Written by Rohan Pearce • 25 May 12 12:09

• CSIRO develops hands-free technology for mining repairs

  The CSIRO has developed hands-free technology which allows mining technicians to remotely repair equipment.

  Written by Stephanie McDonald • 25 May 12 11:46

• AARNet extends international academic network links

  In a bid to increase collaboration between Australian and overseas universities, the Australian Academic Research Network (AARNet) has signed a partnership with NRENum.net, an international body of research and education networks that shares call routing to make free international voice/video calls.

  Written by Hamish Barwick • 25 May 12 10:13

• Foxtel finalises Austar takeover

  Foxtel has completed its $2 billion takeover of regional counterpart Austar and says pricing and billing procedures will not change for customers of either service.

  Written by AAP • 25 May 12 10:09

• More NBN access for remote schools

  More remote schools, health clinics and local government facilities will be able to access the National Broadband Network (NBN) through an established interim satellite service, the government says.

  Written by AAP • 25 May 12 10:00
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  Coalition NBN better or worse?

  Broadband minister Senator Stephen Conroy and his Coalition counterpart, Malcolm Turnbull, have continued to play tit for tat over the National Broadband Network (NBN). It is obvious that a Coalition win in the next election could have wide ranging impacts on the network.

  Written by Stephanie McDonald • 25 May 12 08:00

• Sony brings streaming music service to the iPhone

  Sony on Friday released an iPhone app to access its streaming Music Unlimited service, part of its efforts to expand its online platforms to devices from rival manufacturers.

  Written by Jay Alabaster • 25 May 12 07:37
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  NBN build gaining momentum daily: Quigley

  NBN Co boss, Mike Quigley, says momentum on the National Broadband Network is building despite the delays and setbacks in delivering on the government's $36 billion project.

  Written by AAP • 25 May 12 07:00

• Customisable Cloud SLAs on the way, researchers predict

  Service-level agreements and legal standards for Cloud offerings will become more customised to individual customers and vertical industries as the cloud market continues to mature and providers look for ways to differentiate their offerings, researchers at the University of London predict.

  Written by Brandon Butler • 24 May 12 20:30

• Smartphones with quad-core chips and 4G LTE coming soon

  Quad-core processors have not yet been combined with 4G LTE in smartphones, but that could change soon.

  Written by Agam Shah • 24 May 12 19:23

• Microsoft clarifies Ballmer's claims of massive Windows 8 adoption

  Reports earlier this week that Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer predicted unprecedented sales of Windows 8 were wrong on multiple counts, Microsoft and independent analysts have agreed.

  Written by Gregg Keizer • 24 May 12 18:46
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  CeBIT 2012: Will NBN speed up freight delivery times?

  The National Broadband Network (NBN) is vital for the Australian logistics industry as it will cut delays in business to business data exchange and speed up freight delivery times, according to DB Schenker Australia and New Zealand chief executive, Ron Koehler.

  Written by Hamish Barwick • 24 May 12 16:11

• Optus Business to debut new Cloud, mobility services

  Optus Business has revealed plans to expand its portfolio of Cloud computing and enterprise mobility offerings.

  Written by Dylan Bushell-Embling • 24 May 12 15:00