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DATA CENTRE

By InvestSMART · 12 Feb 2013

By InvestSMART ·
12 Feb 2013

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DATA CENTRE

Squeeze on at NAB

NAB is consolidating more than 20 data centres into two, with a new 2000-square-metre facility built by Digital Realty to open in Melbourne this week. The bank plans to save $22 million and cut energy consumption by 40 per cent over a decade. The Deer Park data centre will house NAB's internal cloud, an on-demand IT platform built by IBM.

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TAX

Java tax problems

An Apple block on Java software designed to increase security has caused tax headaches for businesses dealing online with the Australian Tax Office. The ATO has reported receiving calls from businesses unable to lodge activity statements. It has issued instructions on how to update the software on its website.

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CYBERSQUATTING

Complaints on rise

Complaints over cybersquatting rose 4.3 per cent in 2012, according to analysis by global domain registrar Melbourne IT. Most of the complaints - by brands such as Apple, Dyson, Ikea, IBM, Intel, Lego, McDonald's and Pfizer - were upheld by the World Intellectual Property Organisation. The Anticybersquatting Consumer Protection Act was enacted in the US in 1999 to curb trademark violation.

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Frequently Asked Questions about this Article…

What is NAB’s data centre consolidation plan and why is it happening?

NAB is consolidating more than 20 data centres into two larger facilities. The move is designed to reduce costs and cut energy use by centralising IT operations into more efficient, modern sites.

How much money will NAB save and how much will energy consumption fall after the consolidation?

NAB expects to save about $22 million and reduce energy consumption by around 40% over a decade as a result of the data centre consolidation.

Where is NAB opening its new Melbourne data centre and who built it?

NAB’s new 2,000-square-metre Melbourne data centre was built by Digital Realty and is scheduled to open this week, according to the article.

What will NAB’s Deer Park data centre be used for and who built the platform?

The Deer Park data centre will house NAB’s internal cloud — an on-demand IT platform that was built by IBM.

How did Apple’s block on Java affect businesses using the Australian Tax Office online services?

An Apple block on Java software, introduced to increase security, caused problems for businesses trying to deal online with the Australian Tax Office. The ATO reported calls from businesses unable to lodge activity statements.

What should businesses do if Apple’s Java restrictions stop them lodging statements with the ATO?

The ATO has published instructions on its website explaining how to update the Java software. Businesses affected were advised to follow those ATO update instructions to restore online lodgement capability.

What did Melbourne IT report about cybersquatting complaints in 2012?

Melbourne IT’s analysis found cybersquatting complaints rose 4.3% in 2012. Many complaints from major brands — including Apple, Dyson, Ikea, IBM, Intel, Lego, McDonald’s and Pfizer — were upheld by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).

What is the Anticybersquatting Consumer Protection Act and when was it enacted?

The Anticybersquatting Consumer Protection Act is a U.S. law enacted in 1999 to curb trademark violations and reduce cybersquatting, giving trademark owners legal recourse against abusive domain registrations.