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Sydney-based Anittel Tops Deloitte’s List of Fastest Growing Aussie Tech Firms

Anittel Limited (ASX: AYG), a Sydney-based IT and telecom solutions and service provider, topped the Deloitte 2011 Technology Fast 50 Australian list released on Friday.

BlueScope Shareholders Reject Company Remuneration Report

The backlash over excessive executive compensation continues in Australia when a seventh company had its remuneration report rejected by shareholders.

Cloud Computing: What You Need to Know About the Cloud

Cloud computing has ceased being an upcoming trend that techies talked about to becoming a reality that everyone uses in some capacity. Major tech companies like Microsoft, Google and Apple offer cloud computing services for users. The cloud is becoming the new front in the ongoing battle among these tech giants. So what is cloud computing? How do the cloud computing services of Google, Microsoft and Apple differ from one another?

Amazon’s Kindle Fire or Barnes and Noble’s Nook Tablet: Similar But Not Identical

. Both tablets are due to be released before the holidays with Amazon selling the Kindle Fire on November 15 and Barnes and Noble set to put its Nook Tablet on sale on November 17. So now consumers will have to make a difficult decision of what tablet to buy. Here are some of the strengths and weaknesses of each tablet that could make your decision easier.

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Rio Tinto Alcan to Shut Down Lynemouth Aluminium Smelter in U.K.

Rio Tinto Alcan intends to close the Lynemouth aluminium smelter, subject to the completion of a 90-day consultation process with employee and union representatives. The company is also in exclusive discussions regarding the potential sale of the power station at the site.

Minecraft Full Version Available; MineCon Live Streaming

Minecraft creator Markus "Notch" Persson will unveil the full version of the sandbox construction game originally written in Java, at the MineCon convention in Las Vegas over the weekend.

How Much Walt Disney CEO Bob Iger Is Paid at Apple's Board

Apple Inc. is the world's most valuable tech company, it's the world's second largest company by market capitalization, it reported record revenue of $108.2 billion in fiscal year ended Sept. 24, and it had record net profit of $25.9 billion in fiscal 2011.

iTunes Match: Frequently Asked Questions

With the release of the iTunes 10.5.1, comes the debut of iTunes Match. It is the newest feature of iTunes that is a cloud-based music matching service that makes your music available on all your authorized devices with the use of an active internet connection.

Alkane Resources Boosts Rare Earths Production in Central NSW

Commodity explorer and miner, Alkane Resources (ASX: ALK), has upgraded its resource of zirconia and rare earths at Dubbo in the central west of NSW.

Record H1 2011 Earnings Prompt Bold Expansions for BHP Billiton

BHP Billiton will stay the course despite prevailing challenges in the short term and will even ramp up its expansion path, which runs in counter with shareholders’ rumbling of a lull in acquisition moves.

Sony Ericsson Opts for Direct Release of New Xperia Handsets through U.S. Sony Stores

Sony Ericsson has decided to issue its latest batch of smartphones that run on Android, minus the support of major American telcos and allowing U.S. consumers to enjoy a quick taste of the new Google-powered handsets.

Nokia Tablets on Windows 8 Set to be Unveiled by H2 2012

Following the unveiling of its Lumia smartphone series last month, giant mobile phone maker Nokia has indicated that it will release tablet computers by the second half of 2012, which of course will be powered by Microsoft’ upcoming Windows 8.

Virgin Blue Chicken Supplier Fined $236,000 for Listeriosis Outbreak

The Downing Centre Local Court has ordered the GMI Food Wholesalers and its directors to pay a fine of $236,000 for supplying Virgin Blue with inflight chicken meals tainted with the listeria bacteria that infected several passengers of the airline in 2009.

Optus Seeks Transparency on Telstra Use of $11 Billion NBN Windfall

Optus sought on Thursday for Telstra to be transparent on its use of the $11 billion National Broadband Network (NBN) windfall to ensure it would not use the money to stifle competition.

NAB: Bleak Manufacturing Picture Should Spawn Changes and Creativity

Australia’s manufacturing sector continues to witness retreating indicators well into the third quarter the current year, according to the National Australia Bank’s (NAB) latest Manufacturing Activity Index.

International Transport Workers Take Side of Qantas Unions

Qantas unions found an ally in transport workers overseas when the International Transport Workers Federation (ITF) warned the Australian flag carrier that it would get involved if there are future industrial rows between Qantas and its unions.

Security Threats, Malware Still Bugging Android?

Android users beware: there has been a rise in malware in Android apps that could infect your smartphone or tablet.

When Will Sony Update Entire Xperia Line to Get Ice Cream Sandwich?

Sony Ericsson has confirmed that it will upgrade its entire Sony Experia line of devices to the newest version of Android, the Ice Cream Sandwich

3 Comparison Points of Windows Mobile OS vs. Android

To help people decide which is better for their needs, here are three points of comparison for entry-level units of both OS for the Android-powered Samsung Galaxy Mini and the Windows Mobile-powered HTC 7 Trophy

Chinese Solar Panel Imports Cause Suspension of SilexSolar’s Production

Like its counterparts in the U.S., Australia's only manufacturer of solar panels is suffering from weak sales due to competition from cheap Chinese solar panel imports.

Tiger Airways Adds 10 More Daily Flights to Australia

Ten daily flights are available to Australians after the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) allowed Tiger Airways on Tuesday to increase its flights from Singapore to Australia.

Report: Online Shopping Grows Further; Foreign Retailers’ Market Share Jumps

Online shopping further grew among Australian consumers, mostly spurred by cheaper products offered by international retailers who were able to lure web-prowling customers looking to extend the value of their dollar.

Business Council of Australia Supports Labor Plan to Lift Uranium Export Ban to India

The debate in Australia whether to lift the bank on uranium export to India or not continues with pro and anti groups airing their sides.

NBA Players to Disband Union, Countersue League

The labor dispute in the National Basketball Association (NBA) took a turn for the worse Tuesday when players decided to disband their union and sue the league because they find the team owners' last offer of 50-50 profit sharing not good.

Apple, Samsung, Nokia Dominate Mobile Phone Sales in Q3 2011

Samsung edged out Apple over their rivalry on global smartphone sales as the South Korean firm shipped out 24 million units in total sales for the third quarter of the current year, roughly comprising of the record number of Android-powered handsets purchased by consumers during the period.

Apple Has New Chairman & Director: 5 Things You Should Know

Apple Inc. finally made changes to its board of directors in its post-Steve Jobs era. On Tuesday, the Cupertino, California-based company named Arthur D. Levinson, Ph. D. as the Company's non-executive Chairman of the Board. Apple also announced that Robert A. Iger, President and Chief Executive Officer of The Walt Disney Company, will join Apple's board and will serve on the audit committee.

Will Mozilla's Boot 2 Gecko Mobile OS Work?

Mozilla, the makers of Firefox and Thunderbird, keeps up with the constant evolution in mobile technology and is developing a standalone operating system for the open web, dubbed as Boot 2 Gecko (B2G).

Kindle Fire Scorching iPad for Tablet Dominance?

Amazon's Kindle Fire could topple Apple's iPad lead in the tablet market according to a new survey.

iPhone 4S' Siri to Have Rival in Amazon's Yap

The iPhone 4S' Siri will soon have a rival as Amazon secretly bought Yap - a voice to text and speech Recognition Company based in Charlotte, NC

Is Adobe Flash Dead?

The death of Steve Jobs is not coincidental to the death of Adobe Flash Mobile Player, as if Jobs pulled Flash, and brought it down with him to his grave. Hating Flash might just be a premonition that it will not last that long in the business.

Mario 3D Land Promoting Animal Cruelty?

The release of Super Mario 3D Land did not get all praises since its release on Nov. 13, 2011. In fact the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) called the attention of Nintendo as the game sends out a message that wearing fur is a good idea.

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