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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><STRONG><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=5>IBM
launches project to boost open source use</FONT></STRONG><FONT
face="Times New Roman" size=3> <BR></FONT><FONT size=-1><FONT
face="Times New Roman">By Online Staff <BR>April 30 2003 </FONT>
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<P>IBM Australia has announced a three-year project to focus on increasing the
performance of open source software like Linux to facilitate the movement of
such software into enterprise computing. </P>
<P>The project will be the first under a new initiative - the Centre for
Advanced Studies (CAS) - which was announced by the company in Sydney today.
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<P>The CAS aims to consolidate the amount - over $40 million - which IBM invests
in national research each year. </P>
<P>The project will be carried out in collaboration with the Federal
Government's ICT Centre of Excellence. </P>
<P>The CAS, the first outside North America, will give Australian researchers
access to the company's worldwide research resources. <BR clear=all></P>
<P>IBM's 15 existing research relationships/projects in Australia will now come
under the centre's programme. </P>
<P>The project will be undertaken by National ICT Australia (NICTA) at its
University of New South Wales site. The initial phase will involve seconded
staff, as well as PhD and honours students from the University. </P>
<P>IBM Australia CEO Philip Bullock said: "Open source is key to the future of
business as it enables greater levels of connectivity and integration within an
organisation and with its business partners, customers and suppliers." </P>
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<P><I>This story was found at:
<B>http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2003/04/30/1051381980670.html</B>
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