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IBM Australia Announces New Global Research Development Lab

Posted by samzenpus on from the study-room dept.

davidmwilliams writes "Today Prime Minister Julia Gillard and IBM Australia and New Zealand Managing Director Glen Boreham announced a new global research and development lab to be based at the University of Victoria, creating 150 jobs and tackling Australian national concerns. The controversial Labor Government's National Broadband Network has been cited as a major drawcard."

2 of 68 comments (clear)

  1. Re:Which Uni? by datakid23 · · Score: 3, Funny

    Indeed, The University of Victoria is, in fact, in Canada. They are welcome to take PM Gillard off our hands if they would like.

  2. What Australian National Concerns Are There? by frank_adrian314159 · · Score: 3, Funny

    Not enough stubbies in the fridge? Too many sheep to perve? Bosses spewing because too many folks are chucking a sickie? Automatic translation of Aussie into English?

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