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• Cheap iiNet 4G plan for SMBs includes little data

  Another Australian operator has released an inexpensive 4G plan that provides a diminutive data allowance.

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  Windows Blue won't solve all Microsoft's problems, analysts say

  "Windows 8 sucks because Windows 8 apps suck", said analyst Michael Cherry, not mincing words. "And there's nothing in all these rumors of Windows Blue or Windows 8.1 that tells me that apps will be easier to write or that will result in better apps".

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  Coalition NBN plan provides certainty: Macquarie Telecom

  Macquarie Telecom has said the Coalition’s NBN announcement is “great news” for businesses because it brings certainty that there will be an NBN if there is a change of government.

• In Pictures: 3D virtual worlds for the enterprise

  The first step is browser-based environments for online meetings

• In Pictures: 10 high-tech breakups and hookups to look for in 2013

  Buyouts, betrayals, and booty calls - the tech industry is steamy with merger and split-up intrigue

• In Pictures: IT deal book of 2013

  Our running list of mergers and acquisitions

• Google+ finding its feet with businesses

  Google continues to tweak its Google+ social media platform as the company seeks to gain traction among businesses.

• In Pictures: Microsoft Office 365 Home Premium

  The Cloud-friendly suite has gotten improvements in collaboration capabilities, data visualisation, and more

• Early days for 4G in the enterprise

  Australian enterprises are slowly adopting 4G wireless, according to industry analysts. While operators are selling 4G service at the same price as 3G, service coverage and equipment costs constraints remain.

• Telstra plans to finish Warrnambool repairs by Friday

  Telstra CEO David Thodey personally apologised for outages in south-west Victoria following a fire that took out part of the telco’s Warrnambool exchange.

• Internode launches mobile business plans

  Internode has launched new mobile business plans, NodeMobile, starting at $14.95 – but only for existing customers.

• NBN targets Australia's small businesses

  Many small businesses may not understand the benefits of NBN, despite many plans on the way targeting 2 million such companies in Australia, according to Flying Solo founder, Robert Gerrish.

• CSG calls off potential takeover

  IT services company, CSG (ASX: CSV), has put to bed any potential acquisitions, following a non-binding off-market offer in September, citing the process was not in the best interest of its shareholders.

• Tel.Pacific and gotalk to merge

  Telecom service providers Tel.Pacific (ASX:TPC) and gotalk are to attempt a merger following a deal announced to the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) today.

• TechnologyOne reaches record revenue and profits

  TechnologyOne (ASX:TNE) has released its results for the full year ending 30 September 2011, with the company reporting record revenue and profits.