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  • Will the Australian national e-health network survive the hung parliament?
    Australia’s peculiar political predicament - a hung federal parliament - could mean any number of things for the national e-health network. Andrew Collins talks to the experts to find out how the national network is coming along and what the future may hold.
  • Pre-integrated stacks of servers, storage and networking the latest thing in the world of IT infrastructure
    Pre-integrated stacks of servers, storage and networking are the latest thing in the world of IT infrastructure. But how long will they stick around, and what effect will they have on the security vendors? Andrew Collins investigates.
  • Unified data centre infrastructure
    Forget separate stacks of networking, storage and servers. The latest trend among vendors and service providers is to offer complete, pre-integrated unified infrastructure platforms. Andrew Collins looks at whether integration equals innovation.
  • Strategy determines structure
    Curtin University of Technology’s students and colleagues benefit from its CIO Peter Nikoletatos’s fascination with technology and its potential. These lucky people get to use and experience the most innovative technology. Merri Mack speaks to Nikoletatos about what drives him.
  • Challenging the status quo for data centres
    Voice&Data interviewed Greg Boorer, Founder and Managing Director of the state-of-the art data centre Canberra Data Centres, and found out that he is a passionate advocate of running a smart, green data centre for the benefit of his clients.
  • Building business in the cloud
    After running his own businesses for much of his working life, Frank Falco has stepped enthusiastically from the role of entrepreneur to employee by signing up as CIO of broadband trailblazer Internode.
  • The evolution of the data centre
    While CIOs continue to focus on maximising the value of their data centre investments, we’ll see vendors develop technologies like virtualisation and automation that will help to drive down costs and improve quality of service as they mature and gain traction. HP’s Mark Nielsen outlines how customers will benefit from increasing flexibility of choice for their infrastructure, either by building it themselves, outsourcing it or tapping into cloud-related services.
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  • Kontron KTQM/67FLEX, KTQM/67ATXP and KTQ67/ATXE embedded motherboards
    Kontron has launched three embedded motherboards in the ATX and Flex-ATX form factors with the 2nd generation Intel Core i3/i5/i7 desktop and mobile processors.
  • Adlink Smart Panels
    The Smart Panel range from Adlink Technology integrates three key components: a high-brightness LCD panel, a touch screen and main board to increase flexibility and reduce development time for designers of industrial panel computing applications such as factory automation equipment, transportation systems, multimedia navigation devices, advertising systems, interactive kiosks and medical care systems.
  • StruxureWare Central v7.0 infrastructure monitoring
    StruxureWare Central v7.0 includes updates over previous versions as well as the introduction of a virtual machine version of the application. The product provides a way for organisations to monitor their company-wide physical infrastructure: power, cooling, security and environment.
  • HP ProLiant G7 servers
    HP has introduced ProLiant G7 servers featuring AMD Opteron 6200 series processors. It is claimed they can improve data centre efficiency, scalability and performance up to 30% to support large-scale, virtualised and database workloads.
  • CA Mainframe Chorus updated
    CA has added two integrated roles in the latest release of its Mainframe Chorus unified management workspace: Mainframe Chorus for Security and Compliance Management and Mainframe Chorus for Storage Management.
  • Panasonic Australia CF-H2 Field Toughbook tablet
    Panasonic Australia’s ruggedised Toughbook, the CF-H2 Field, is powered by a second-generation Intel Core i5-2557M vPro processor (1.7 GHz with Turbo Boost up to 2.7 GHz). It has USB, serial and ethernet ports, and a TransflectivePlus screen, suitable for varying lighting conditions.
  • Toshiba Portégé R830, Tecra R840 and Tecra R850 business notebooks
    With Core i7 Dual-Core, the Portégé R830, Tecra R840 and Tecra R850 business notebooks have a magnesium chassis with its exterior honeycomb structure incorporated into the interior resulting in a highly robust device that is resistant to heat, pressure and vibrations.
  • Windows Intune cloud-based PC management tool
    Windows Intune, a cloud-based PC management tool, provides management and security capabilities through a single, web-based console to give employees access to what they need, when they need it, from anywhere with an internet connection and on a wide variety of devices.
  • Emerson Network Power Smart Solutions data centre infrastructure systems
    The Smart Solutions family of intelligent, integrated infrastructure systems for the data centre enables cost-effective management of capacity, efficiency and availability through interoperable systems configured to speed implementation and adapt to change.
  • Laptop
    The N10 laptop with 10.2" screen is now available.
  • Data governance
    The joint Communications Logical Data Model and Enterprise Data Warehouse Roadmap (CLDM/EDWr) solution helps develop processes that govern how data flows through service providers’ systems.
  • Infrastructure management
    Unisys has expanded its suite of real-time infrastructure solutions.
  • Pon power meter and fibre inspection probe
    The EXFO PPM-352 pon power meter and FIP-400 fibre inspection probe is a complete kit that is a suitable tool for FTTH/FTTP service activation, troubleshooting and accurate testing.
  • Data centre connection manager
    The HP ProCurve Data Center Connection Manager (DCM) is a rackmounted datacentre appliance designed to help formalise and automate the handling of workflows between network and server support teams.
  • Digital multimeter range
    Eaton has introduced the Kyoritsu high-performance Digital Multimeter range. The range includes four models: the 1051, 1052, 1061 and 1062.
  • Portable projector
    The PJD6210 DLP portable projector is now available.
  • Projectors
    The WL6700U presentation projector and XL6600U and XL6500U installation projectors are now available.
  • Server configuration monitoring
    The Server Configuration Manager allows organisations to discover and maintain server configuration data. In doing so, organisations can improve IT operational efficiency and achieve compliance oversight.
  • Copper-to-fibre converters
    The 515351 and 515368 gigabit media converters offer network designers a device for migration from copper-based ethernet to fibre ethernet.
  • KVM gateway
    The KCS6000 KVM gateway console server allows administrators to use their existing KVM and LCD console equipment to control the equipment in their racks.
  • Cables and connectors
    HELIAX 2.0 is a family of cables and connectors for wireless networks that offers options for RF transmission.
  • KVM extender
    Rose Electronics has introduced Viewlink, a range of high-performance KVM extension devices for the management of distributed computer resources. Viewlink enables monitor, keyboard, mouse and touchscreens to be located up to 300 m over CAT5 cable from the controlling CPU device.
  • KVM and USB extenders
    Interworld’s KVM Extenders extend keyboard, video, mouse and, in some cases, audio and serial touch screens up to a predefined maximum distance. In addition, many KVM Extenders provide both local and remote access, allowing two users to access the same computer.
  • USB-based power sensors with higher-power measurement capabilities
    Agilent Technologies has released five higher-power members of the U2000 series of USB-based power sensors.
  • Ultra-rugged tablet computers
    Hot on the heals of the launch of the Intel Core 2 Duo powered notebooks is Opentec’s latest Series 5 ‘RPT’ and ‘Openfire RPT’ ultra-rugged tablet computers.
  • Video management system
    The Bosch Video Management System (VMS) manages all the user's IP and digital video and audio, plus all the security data being transmitted across the user's IP network. It combines Bosch’s IP cameras and encoders, DVRs and matrix switches.
  • Multiplay measurements over same port
    Agilent Technologies has introduced a multiplay test solution to combine line-rate, hardware-based performance statistics for video, voice and data services on the same test port.
  • Power analyser
    Eaton has released the Kyoritsu 6310 Power Analyser, which is suitable for high-end power analysis.
  • 48-port Hi-D 'Plug&Go' patch panel
    AMP Netconnect's MRJ21 is a 48-port 1U Hi-D 'Plug&Go' patch panel.
  • Modular IP PTZ camera
    AutoDome Modular cameras bring IP connectivity to Bosch’s range of modular, high-speed PTZ cameras. A system of intelligent, interchangeable modules — including camera, CPU, housing and power — allows the user to customise or change functionality quickly and cost-effectively.
  • Is your network up to speed?
    Validator-NT has been designed to measure and present digital speed and performance results on CAT5, CAT5e and CAT6 cables to ensure the installed cabling will do the job it's rated to do. Plan-Um software is included to help the user plan a new network or recall a previously installed system for modification.
  • Plug-and-go MPO fibre connectivity system
    The AMP NETCONNECT MPO connector system is a complete end-to-end optical fibre solution supporting 10 Gigabit ethernet. It is a pre-terminated, plug-and-play optical fibre cabling platform designed specifically for data centre and backbone cabling applications.
  • Enhanced VoIP series
    Bosch has enhanced its VIP X1600 video-over-IP series which, along with video encoding functionality, now also provides video decoding functionality. It now accommodates multi-channel video and audio encoder and decoder modules (four of each) capable of decoding MPEG-4 and MPEG-2 video streams.
  • Triple play test solution
    Agilent Technologies has announced that its Network Tester integrates real-world application traffic generation with comprehensive passive analysis and distributed test capabilities.
  • Side entry modular jack
    AMP NETCONNECT has introduced the SL Series AMP-TWIST Side Entry modular jack, the side entry jack, fully-compatible, 10Gig connector.
  • Core alignment fusion splicer
    Fusing optical fibres claims to be faster and easier using the handheld Fitel core alignment fusion splicer.
  • Enclosure power distribution units
    Eaton Corporation has introduced the Powerware enclosure power distribution units (ePDU), suitable for datacentres across all power densities.
  • Drop cables
    The OmniReach reduced bend radius multiple dwelling unit (MDU) drop cables are now available. They are suitable for fibre-to-the-premises (FTTP) applications.
  • Faceplate locking mechanism
    The HighBand RotoLoc is a category 6 RJ-45 outlet designed to fit into the hagerblu range of faceplates designed by Hager.
  • Practical new 'Fusion Splicer Stand'
    A practical new 'Fusion Splicer Stand' is now available from AusOptic International. Designed to safely cradle the popular Fitel S177 Splicer, this robust stand elevates your splicer from the work surface, keeping it isolated and better protected. The stand also positions your splicer at an angle, enhancing sighting of the fibre in the S177's clamps and, like all AusOptic products, helps 'make light work of networks!'
  • Network assistant
    The Fluke Etherscope Series II Network Assistant is a powerful handheld network troubleshooter for 10, 100 and gigabit, copper, fibre and wireless LANs.
  • EtherScope Series II Network assistant
    Fluke Networks has released new features for its EtherScope Series II Network Assistant. The security scan and locate features reduce the time taken to locate rogue wireless local area network (WLAN) devices.
  • Portable computing environment
    Pinkerton is set to release the Portable Computing Environment, a device that contains the user’s entire computer environment and can be booted up on any USB bootable host.
  • Notebook PC
    Sony's latest Vaio notebook PC, the VGN-G118GN/B (G118), has been created following extensive research and performance testing.
  • Wireless access point
    The ProCurve Wireless Access Point 10ag is suitable for situations where businesses need to deploy wireless connectivity quickly and easily.
  • F2M05-100 - Linux Single Board Computer with Wireless options
    The F2M05-100 is an embedded single board computer (SCB) with an extensive set of I/O interfaces; including ethernet, four serial ports and 16 digital I/O ports, of which two ports can be assigned for I2C bus. It has a physical size of only 65 x 65 x 19 mm.
  • Turnkey customised switch and billing solutions
    The Comms Connect Switched Billing solution provides an extensible, robust, flexible and cost-effective platform for telecommunications service providers who are looking to provide next-generation VoIP services to their customers.
  • Intelligent information system management - AMPTRAC
    The AMPTRAC Connectivity Management System turns cabling systems and their connected devices into intelligent networks by reducing costly and time-consuming manual cable management and record keeping.
  • Communications adapter
    The Fastcomfscc adapter is an advanced synchronous communications adapter that supports data rates up to 50 Mbps.
  • Application and database servers
    Dell has announced the PowerEdge R900, a 4U server designed to run critical enterprise databases and applications, as well as the PowerEdge R200 and T105.
  • RCD and loop impedance tester
    Be ready for the latest Australian wiring rule changes with the Kyoritsu 6050, 2-in-1 multifunction tester.
  • Stripping tool
    The Weidmüller AM 16 is a sheath stripping tool suitable for physically cramped and restricted working conditions.
  • Database analytics
    SAS has announced plans to integrate SAS analytics, data integration capabilities and solutions into relational database management systems (RDBMS).
  • Crosstalk testing
    The 10 Gb alien crosstalk testing kit is an add-on kit that allows Lantek 6A and 7G models to perform complete alien crosstalk (AXT) testing in compliance with proposed international testing standards.
  • Nuance Recogniser v9 speech recognition
    Nuance has unveiled Nuance recogniser v9, a speech recognition engine that increases the performance and quality of speech-based customer care and voice search solutions.
  • Integrated optical platform
    The Tellabs 7100 optical transport system (OTS) and 7100 Nano OTS have been launched.
  • Ethernet connectors
    Weidmüller offers connectors, adapters, couplers and cables as well as PCB connection components with M12, D-coded connection technology for industrial ethernet.
  • BlackBerry with GPS
    Vodafone Australia and Research In Motion (RIM) is offering the BlackBerry 8800 smartphone with in-built Global Positioning System (GPS) technology on the Vodafone network.
  • Multiservices test solution
    The Agilent N2X multiservices test solution provides pre-deployment verification of IPTV service quality under highly scaled and dynamic triple play network conditions. It emulates thousands of dynamic IPTV subscribers and generates triple play video, voice over IP and data (high-speed internet) traffic to place significant stress on IPTV network equipment.
  • Enterprise content management
    EMC Corporation has launched an embeddable enterprise content management (ECM) platform, EMC Documentum.
  • Adderlink iPEPS remote PC management
    KVM Australia has shipped the Adderlink iPEPS (IP Engine per Server), a computer management solution which allows users to remotely access and manage computers via the corporate LAN, VPN or the internet.
  • Blade server and processor
    The Intel NetStructure MPCBL0050 single board computer is an AdvancedTCA (ATCA) blade server based on the Intel Core microarchitecture. Also based on the Core microarchitecture is the power-efficient Dual-Core Intel Xeon processor LV 5138 and LV 5128.
  • Secure USB drives
    Tudor has launched the Cruzer Professional and Cruzer Enterprise USB flash drives with embedded security.
  • Category 7 connector
    The Amp Netconnect AMP-TWIST-7AS SL Connector technology combines easy installation with the high-density SlimLine (SL) style.
  • 19" Miracel racks
    Knurr will join with Emerson Network Power's Liebert brand to build comprehensive capabilities in rack solutions.
  • Multiple 3GPP LTE test solutions
    While 3GPP long term evolution (LTE) has the potential to enhance 3G networks and enable significant new service opportunities, its commercial success requires the early availability of measurement solutions that parallel the standard's development.
  • Tivoli Network Manager Entry Edition
    IBM Tivoli Network Manager Entry Edition (TNM-EE) helps users visualise and understand the physical and logical layout of complex networks and the impact that events have on the network.
  • Software for LAN cable tester
    Agilent Technologies has announced a new version of software for its handheld LAN Cable Tester, WireScope Pro Model N2640A. The new software ensures proper certification of structured cabling in the presence of Power over Ethernet (PoE) mid-span devices and AC coupled patch-panels.
  • Data transfer cable
    Targus has released a neat USB 2.0 cable device designed to simplify data transfer between two computers.
  • AMP-TWIST SL Series side entry modular jack
    We all recognise that eliminating alien crosstalk is the biggest challenge for 10 gigabit applications. More importantly, we understand the shielded cabling eliminates alien crosstalk...completely.
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  • AAPT saves trees, $750,000 with document management
    Following a review of its document management processes, Australian telco AAPT has achieved significant reductions in consumption of power, paper and toner. The company predicts this will lead to a saving of $750,000 within four years.
  • Laptop’s rugged charm wins over Barwon Water
    Victoria’s largest regional urban water corporation, Barwon Region Water Corporation, has deployed 45 rugged laptops across its maintenance vehicles.
  • Print review rescues water retailer from paper flood
    Following an internal print review and subsequent print technology implementation, Victorian water retailer South East Water has dramatically reduced CO2 emissions, cut the amount of paper used per person and removed headaches suffered by its IT department.
  • Information management company reaps $150k pa saving following print review
    Recall, an Australian secure document backup and destruction company, recently reevaluated its own printing environment and found it to be inefficient. Following an audit of the environment, Recall is now saving $150,000 each year on print management.
  • Global network transforms real estate company
    Colliers International, a worldwide leader in commercial real estate services, will implement a global telecommunications and network infrastructure system from AT&T to help the company complete its multi-year transformation from a network of independent real estate firms into a unified global service company. This will enable Colliers to provide a new level of content, services and applications to its partners and affiliates.
  • Media Monitors upgrade infrastructure
    Media Monitors, an Asia-Pacific media intelligence company, provides more than 4000 clients with the media intelligence to enable effective communications. Its suite of products provides the tools and insight for PR and communications professionals to monitor their interests across all media, analyse the brand or message and more effectively connect with relevant journalists and editors.
  • Council brings software system under control
    Faced with an ever-increasing challenge in maintaining a standardised operating environment, the IT team at Hervey Bay City Council required a solution to assist with streamlining its burgeoning software suite
  • Videoconferencing links universities
    AARNet is linking Codian MCUs or bridges across Australian universities to deliver a videoconferencing service to its clients
  • Stitching up connections
    The Lyell McEwin Health Service Hospital in Adelaide has a total of 200 beds, established centres for same-day treatment and student teaching
  • Santos optimises cabling infrastructure
    The Australian oil and gas exploration and production company, Santos, is in the top 50 listed Australian companies
  • Standardising infrastructure pays off
    Suncorp is an Australian banking, insurance, investment and superannuation company. It focuses on retail consumers and small to medium businesses, and claims to be Australia's sixth largest bank and third largest general insurance group
  • Field operations fixed with centralised system
    Wilson Consumer Products (WCP) is a distributor of premium health and beauty and grocery products in New Zealand. The company distributes over 5000 products to retail stores, supermarkets and pharmacies throughout the country
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