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  • Global DSL standard improves business services

    International experts are set to ratify the first standard technology for offering business-class broadband services over DSL. Once approved, the deployment of such services will be simpler, cheaper and more efficient than today's methods.

  • Mobile phones heading into iPod territory

    Jingles on mobile phones are going beyond ring tones, calling up a day when wireless devices might double as mini MP3 players with the potential to replace stand-alone products such as Apple Computer's iPod.

  • Alston's report slammed before release

    Senator Richard Alston's Framework for the Future report came under fire before it was even released today, boding ill for the governments attempts to demonstrate it is acting decisively to improve Australia's ICT industry.

  • Are smart phones too smart?

    The so-called smart phones that will flood North America in the next several months may be too smart for their own good.

  • Can Google save America Online?

    Paid search listings have helped pull Yahoo and Microsoft's MSN Web portal from the dot-com advertising mire, but America Online is still in search of a saviour.

  • Dot-com making waves with travel offer

    Only time will tell, but the Internet startup is achieving the notoriety it sought with its offer of cash guarantees to travelers who fall victim to all sorts of inconveniences, from flight delays to the wrong meal service.

  • CA slow to deliver on big ASP plans

    When Computer Associates showcased its entry into the ASP field, the project was met with major interest. Six months later, however, the iCan-ASP subsidiary is still months away from introducing its first product, at which time it will likely meet with wary customers and stiff competition.

  • WebTV founder's next act unfolding

    Consumer demand for interactive TV has yet to meet industry expectations, but that isn't stopping another hopeful from gambling on the ill-defined and elusive market.

  • Music giants seek to divide, conquer

    A deal between the major record labels and music publishers removed a significant speed bump delaying the arrival of online music subscription services, but it didn't end the rough ride.

  • TV pilots debuting online?

    The major U.S. television networks plan to test pilots for series for the upcoming TV season on the Internet, according to an industry insider.

  • Broadband, here we come!

    While most analysts agree the AOL/Time Warner merger will speed up the arrival of broadband Internet access, consumer advocacy groups fear the deal will stifle competition and potentially limit free speech.

  • Deal will drive music, Internet to TV

    The marriage of Internet giant America Online and media corporation Time Warner will yield interesting progeny, driving traditional Net content

  • Wireless: Accept No Limits

    The theme for this year's JavaOne Conference is "Accept No Limits." But it may as well be "Accept No Wires."

  • 'Smart' tech toys for kids of all ages

    Lego Mindstorm's Vision Command System is an example of toys and technology converging. According to industry insiders, more such toys are on the way.

  • ISP's mega-float to wake investors

    It's the largest initial public offering a US-based Internet company has ever attempted, and it could have the heft to turn the Internet IPO market around and alert Wall Street to a new category of service provider.

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