Aussies flock to LinkedIn in their millions

LinkedIn reached a global milestone today with 150 million users worldwide now signed up and using the online professional network, including more than two million in Australia – about 10 percent of the population – LinkedIn devotees.
 

Sydney's use of ICT for citizen benefit merely mediocre

Sydney has been placed 12th - behind Moscow and Beijing - in a list of the of the world's 25 largest cities, ranked for their ability to exploit ICT for the benefit of their citizens.
 

Digital Realty’s data centres to inject $250 million in the NSW economy

US based data centre provider, Digital Realty Trust, claims its two Sydney’s data centre developments will inject about $250 million in the NSW economy.
 

Primus lights up Metro Fibre

Primus has completed the first stage of its project to add Optical Transport Network capability to its fibre rings.
 

Panasonic's latest campaign: yes, the world really has gone totally, barking mad

Panasonic has announced a marketing campaign for its new Blu-ray recorders.  They will prank an 'unwitting' Sydney man every day for a month.Ah huh...
 

DiData Macquarie Park officially on the map

Dimension Data has officially opened its new global service centre at Macquarie Park, Sydney. The centre is expected to employ more than 300 people within five years.
 

Perth most likely to be “digitally duped," AVG says

Results of a survey of online and mobile consumer behaviour across Australia ranked Perth the most at-risk city for stolen identities, digital fraud and data loss.
 

Luna Park visitors get a new reason to smile

Visitors to Sydney’s iconic Luna Park are about to become engaged on a whole new level, with the amusement park adding a new social media experience for its guests.
 

Python conference to be held in August

Enthusiasts and users of the open-source Python programming language will gather in Sydney in August for the two-day PyCon AU, the second such conference to be held Down Under.
 

Facebook is a dog (saver)

Facebook, the company that lifts its leg to stream out what it thinks of your privacy, has found a legitimate use: stopping dognappers in their tracks.