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ICANN (the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers) has held its lottery draw for 1,930 new sponsored global top level domains (gTLDs).

An unattractive slanging match has broken out between the Optus and Communications Minister Senator Stephen Conroy over his decision to take control of the “Digital Dividend” radio spectrum auction. Expect to hear more.

The 12^th World Congress on IT (WCIT-12) in Dubai has ended in failure and acrimony as 80 mainly Western countries refused to sign a new treaty which would have subjected the Internet to the same sort of international control as conventional telecommunications.

Just what constitutes a legitimate military target? Does a tweeter qualify?

The ITU's World Conference on International Telecommunications (WCIT-12) ends in Doha today. After twelve days of attempting to reach a consensus, talks have collapsed.

The NSW Government says it will make Sydney a “global magnet” for digital and ICT talent and pilot smart work hubs, and a global leader in the CT secotor, as part of its response to a high-level Industry Action Plan on the Digital Economy.

Fewer consumers are complaining to the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman (TIO) about global roaming charges but a higher proportion are disputing bills of $5,000 or more.

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has issued a draft guide for banks, insurers and superannuation companies about the need to properly manage data risks that will have implications for organisations considering outsourcing or moving data to the cloud.

The ITU has been accused of ignoring input from non-government bodies to its World Conference on International Telecommunications (WCIT-12), now underway in Dubai.

The 12^th World Conference on International Telecommunications (WCIT‑12), has opened in Dubai and will run until 14 December. Normally such events attract little attention, but this one has a high profile because of proposals from some countries for greater control over the Internet.