Stories by: Sharon Springell

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Adam Internet joins the Naked DSL fray 21/11/2007 16:54:56

With its stoush with Telstra nearing to completion, South Australian Internet Service Provider, Adam Internet, is readying to launch its ULL broadband or 'naked DSL' service to the marketplace.
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Adult auction sites take different paths in marketing their sex toys 04/09/2007 11:48:07

To be risque or discreet? That is the question owners of two adult auction sites have had to contend with in the development of their Web-based businesses.
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Wi-Fi radiation: who do we believe? 26/07/2007 09:23:40

A recent BBC investigation into the possible dangers of Wi-Fi radiation emissions in UK schools that aroused fear in sections of the British community is now raising similar concerns in Australia where uptake of wireless technology has been met with great gusto.
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Government inertia on energy labeling hindering industry 26/07/2007 14:45:18

These days, consumers are demanding more energy efficient household appliances. Whether it is cleaner home entertainment systems or air-conditioners that no longer resemble the energy guzzlers of yore, "green technology" is the catchphrase of the moment. Unsurprisingly, manufacturers and governments seem to be responding with initiatives such as the fridge star rating system, the phosphorescent lights campaign and by making environmentally friendly computers more readily available.
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Virgin offers 'triple play' wireless broadband 25/07/2007 16:34:51

Virgin Mobile Australia has launched Virgin Broadband, a broadband Internet package which it says is geared for the average household.
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Aami shuts down Web site after hack 20/07/2007 14:57:17

Insurance company AAMI shut down its Web site at 9.30am today as a precaution against hackers.
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.bank proposal gets lukewarm reception 12/07/2007 08:42:54

Australian banks are lukewarm about a domain name proposal which aims to cut down on data phishing.
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Bootable disc makes for safer banking, researcher claims 10/07/2007 09:09:03

A computer science researcher has developed a secure software application intended to bypass the problem of viruses altogether.
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ABC email glitch gives BHP free promo 25/06/2007 08:40:48

The ABC gave BHP Billiton a free plug last week, accidentally sending out a PDF about the mining giant's new climate change policy to subscribers on its newslist.
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Netspace nets Netgear for ADSL modems 06/06/2007 14:54:04

ISP and telephony provider Netspace has inked an exclusive distribution deal with Netgear to supply ADSL/ADSL2/2+ modems for its consumer market.
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It's a good day for GOtalk as it acquires Telstra's phonecard business 06/06/2007 09:38:47

Communications company GOtalk has bought Telstra's international calling cards business Say G'day and Super Buzz as part of a "logical extension" to its business, says GOtalk CEO Steve Picton.