Australian stories - Page 147

After a successful launch in Germany, Strike is set to unveil the Scala Rider G4 Instructor Kit to Australian motorcycle training organisations and media.

Telecom introduces new data roaming fees, offering a capped rate plan of 100MB for AUD $100 in select countries including Australia, the USA, and the UK.

David Webster takes up a senior leadership role for EMC in South East Asia with strategic growth being the goal.

Splunk reports 96% growth year-over-year, adding 255 new customers including Austereo and Queensland University of Technology. New partners: Noveix and TEIQ.

Compuware's Gomez division names Susan Fine as Channel Manager for Australia and New Zealand, aiming to build a robust distribution ecosystem.

Shia LaBeouf stars in new movie wearing Cardo Scala Rider communication device, proving style and safety can go hand in hand.

IBM to create 150 jobs at new R&D lab in Melbourne by 2011, focusing on smarter resource and disaster management. PM Gillard sees bright ICT future.

Simms International secures distribution rights for IronKey products in Australia and New Zealand, aiming at corporate and security resellers.

HTC retracts its announcement: The HD7 will no longer launch in New Zealand via Telecom, but will be exclusively available with Telstra in Australia.

Telstra extends warranties to 24 months for handsets on 24 month contracts, but Apple products like the iPhone 4 are excluded, sparking ACCC concern.

Southern Cross will extend its undersea cable service until November 2025, enhancing long-term capacity and value for customers by 15 years.

Citrix appoints Phil Caleno as Senior Manager for NetScaler in Australia and New Zealand to boost sales and strategy in the burgeoning ADC market.

Blue Coat enhances cloud-based WebPulse with new malware defences, allowing seamless protection for 70 million users without needing software updates.

FrontRange Solutions is set to expand its partner network in Australia and New Zealand, aiming to boost its market presence in the APAC region.

Chad Alpert named as RSA Archer Business Manager for ANZ, tasked with elevating eGRC solutions as regional demand for risk management surges.

Jacaranda Healthcare has launched Papua New Guinea's first Electronic Hospital Information System, marking a major leap in the country's health management.

Kaseya launches its first New Zealand user group in Auckland to foster collaboration and expertise among MSPs, with an inaugural meeting on September 10th.

Symantec's survey reveals a major disconnect: 96% of Australian and New Zealand companies value an information retention plan, yet only 50% possess one.

Oki's C610 and C711 printers have clinched BERTL Best 2010 Awards, spotlighting their excellence in compact and workgroup categories.

SAP's Business ByDesign won't hit New Zealand until late 2011, citing localisation needs for HR payroll and finance modules, says spokesman.