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OnLoop out of beta, now launched
17 September 2021 in MarketSingaore-based AI and behavioural science powered platform OnLoop has announced that the product is now available to all users, after…
Australians ‘struggle’ up against network security breaches
17 September 2021 in SecurityAustralian organisations are struggling with network breaches, ransomware attacks, remote work, and more, according to the latest network security report…
Rod Sims appointed to International Competition Network role
17 September 2021 in Technology RegulationThe chief of Australia’s competition watchdog, Rod Sims, has been confirmed as the new vice chair digital co-ordination and Asia-Pacific…
Kiwi software to help ease in big change in Australian energy market
17 September 2021 in EnergyAustralian energy operators will use a solution from a New Zealand company to handle the biggest change in regulations in…
Space Machines, Fleet Space partner on nanosatellites launches
16 September 2021 in SpaceIn-space logistics provider Space Machines Company (SMC) has inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to test the deployment of nanosatellites…
Reuters scribes claim exclusive three years after it came to light
16 September 2021 in SecurityA story about US mercenaries going to work for the UAE Government, without obtaining the necessary American clearances, was claimed…
Lenexa Medical, DB Results ink MOU on services for Aged Care
16 September 2021 in DealsMedical device company, Lenexa Medical and global digital business DB Results have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to further…
AGL expands electric vehicle subscription service to Adelaide
16 September 2021 in AutomotiveEnergy and telecommunications customer services provider AGL is expanding its Electric Vehicle (EV) subscription service to Adelaide.
Software agent used by Microsoft Azure exposes Linux VMs to numerous flaws
16 September 2021 in SecurityA software management agent silently installed by Microsoft's cloud platform Azure on Linux VMs has a number of remote code…
Security tops technical skills priorities for career advancement for tech pros
15 September 2021 in SecurityTech pros say security, troubleshooting and network management are the top technical skills needed to progress in their careers and,…
Microsoft issues patches for two zero-day flaws, 84 others
15 September 2021 in SecurityMicrosoft has released patches for two zero-day vulnerabilities, along with patches for 84 other flaws in its products, including Microsoft…
ACSC reports fall in cyber-security incidents in 2020-21
15 September 2021 in SecurityCyber-security incidents reported by victims fell during the 2020-21 financial year, the Australian Cyber Security Centre says in its annual…
Canva hits US$40B valuation
15 September 2021 in DealsAustralian-founded visual communications and collaboration SaaS vendor Canva's latest US$200 million funding round values the company at US$40 billion.
Ransomware gang warns of data destruction if ransom negotiators called in
15 September 2021 in SecurityA ransomware gang has warned victims that any data that has been exfiltrated from their networks during attacks would be…
Three Americans fined for providing hacking services to UAE Govt
15 September 2021 in SecurityThree former American intelligence operatives have agreed to pay a fine of US$1.685 million (A$2.3 million) as part of a…
Breaking IT News
auDA Foundation offers grants totalling $200,000
17 September 2021 in Telecoms & NBNThe auDA Foundation, supported by .au domain authority auDA, is offering five $40,000 competitive grants for new education or research…
Zuora integrates Microsoft products to deliver agile solutions to customers
17 September 2021 in Accounting SoftwareCloud-based subscription management Zuora will integrate Microsoft products to its platform as part of a multi-tiered agreement with the tech…
Microsoft offers passwordless feature to users
17 September 2021 in Business SoftwarePasswords are inconvenient, and they’re prime target for attacks. For years, they’ve been the most important layer of security in…
Bitdefender releases free REvil/Sodinokibi decryptor
17 September 2021 in SecuritySecurity vendor Bitdefender has released a universal decryptor for files encrypted by the REvil ransomware before 13 July 2021.
iseek and Vault Cloud deliver Queensland’s first locally hosted Protected Cloud service
17 September 2021 in CloudData centre and connectivity group iseek has partnered with cloud specialist Vault Cloud to deliver Queensland’s first locally hosted Protected…
Hospitals need more IT: report
17 September 2021 in Business ITZebra Technologies' Smarter, More Connected Hospitals report suggests the sector needs to pay more attention to IT.
Samsung launches 12.4-inch Galaxy Tab S7 Fan Edition from $799 in Australia
16 September 2021 in Home TechOffering one of the bigger tablets out there at sub-$1000 pricing for all but the 5G model with 128GB which…
Appian launches new version 21.3 of its Appian Low-Code Automation Platform
16 September 2021 in Business ITLow-code pioneer Appian has not only just concluded its Appian Europe Digital Experience, which you can still attend virtual replays…
The new 8.3-inch iPad mini - it's practically an iPhone Mega!
16 September 2021 in Home TechThe only thing the iPad mini doesn't have is a traditional phone dialler, but with FaceTime support and the ability…
Globalization Partners opens nominations for PANGEO awards, recognising visionary companies and individuals in their pursuit of global expansion
16 September 2021 in RecruitmentMajor International Awards to be Presented during the Globalization Partners PANGEO Virtual Conference - October 20th-22nd, 2021 COMPANY NEWS: Globalization…
:'-) A COVID luddite's crazy reasons to not 'trust' the new iPhone 13
16 September 2021 in Fuzzy LogicAre you as excited about the new iPhone 13 models as I am, but are wary that the 5G it…
Australian Cyber Week returns for 2021
16 September 2021 in SecurityAustCyber's 2021 Australian Cyber Week is scheduled for 25-29 October 2021.
Reviews
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Put your best face forward with the Poly P15 video bar
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One thing that doesn't end with a pandemic is meetings ... meetings, meetings. Poly’s P15 video bar helps… -
The stylish Huawei GT 2 Pro smartwatch helps you live your best life
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The Huawei GT 2 Pro is a stylish smartwatch with an incredible two week's battery life, that works… -
The Tranya T10B earbuds now enhanced with low-latency gaming and switchable audio modes
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Tranya was founded on the basis of creating fully-featured audio devices available to the largest amount of people.… -
Epos Expand Vision 3T turns any screen into a Teams conference room
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Squint at your screen no more with the Epos Expand Vision 3T. This Android-based Microsoft Teams conferencing system… -
New Withings ScanWatch Rose Gold keeps you healthy while looking good
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French health-tech manufacturer Withings continues to impress with its range of clinically validated smart devices that track your… -
Uncommitted network changes are a thing of the past with SolarWinds NCM
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SPONSORED PROMOTION The core switch has failed, taking with it all the VLANs, QoS, and more. Where's the… -
The Lavazza Deséa coffee machine is your delicious caffeine route to software success
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It’s been said programmers are machines that turn caffeine into code. So, for the best software it stands… -
Review: OPPO A74 offers 5G at a price which will not break the bank
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The OPPO A74 5G is another low-budget device that has entered the market recently, and one that could… -
Ethnicity and race may determine which open-source software projects in GitHub may be accepted; White had more projects than Asian, Black, and Hispanic: study
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Researchers from the University of Waterloo’s Cheriton School of Computer Science have found that ethnicity and race are… -
GamoVation Quick Checkers brings a timeless classic to the modern age
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The Epos B20 microphone makes anyone a broadcaster
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Epos Audio released its first entry into the microphone field last month with the B20. It’s proving to… -
The Creative Stage V2 Soundbar provides room-filling atmospheric sound at an affordable price
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Creative was the force behind PC-based soundcards and continues to bring its SoundBlaster audio heritage to your lounge… -
The Vissles V84 mechanical keyboard - the compact keyboard that does it all
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Vissles creates some nice gadgets, and their latest is a mechanical keyboard that works via Bluetooth or USB,… -
Zega smart cookware does the cooking for you without gas, electricity, or risk of burning
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Zega, the team behind the Magic Bullet blender, has released intelligent cookware with SmartControl technology to take care… -
Lenovo's Yoga Slim 7i Carbon 13-inch - an ultra light, long-lasting, powerful laptop from a sub-$1000 price
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Intel's Ultrabook concept wanted its PCs to be as thin and light as they are today, while sporting…
Opinion
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Court's Facebook ruling has media organisations facing a thorny problem
By Sam Varghesein Open Sauce
Media organisations in Australia, who are not awash in the green stuff, will have to fork out a… -
BlackBerry goes where no security vendor has gone before
By Sam Varghesein Open Sauce
Security vendor BlackBerry has gone where no other firm in its space has, by providing links to ransomware… -
Australia move on Digicel sale contradicts its policy on Huawei
By Sam Varghesein Open Sauce
The Australian Government's move to push Telstra to buy Digicel appears to contradict the policy it has adopted… -
Australian big business barely meeting modern slavery disclosures
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While the world scrambled to be GDPR-compliant it appears companies are barely striving to do the minimum when… -
Red Hat 2021 ANZ partner award winners announced
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Red Hat has announced its ANZ partner awards for 2021, honouring Red Hat partners for their ongoing contributions… -
Keeping a cohesive and engaged IT team during a pandemic
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Once upon a time, a remote worker was a small number of people, most likely sales, who primarily… -
Yes, open-plan offices do suck
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ABC mum when asked if iview user data is fed to Google, Facebook
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The ABC is unwilling to say whether it provides Google and Facebook access to the data of iview… -
SUSE Linux announces SUSE Edge, SUSE Hybrid IT, SLES 15 SP3 and more
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Enterprise-grade open source software provider SUSE announced the latest news in its SUSE Linux Enterprise product, as well…
Telecommunications
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TPG Telecom, Ericsson complete TPG 5G core network virtualisation
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TPG Telecom and Ericsson have completed the virtualisation of TPG’s core network and a new partnership to deploy… -
Vodafone launches unlimited mobile data plan
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Vodafone has launched what it claims to be Australia’s only mobile plan which offers customers unlimited mobile data… -
VIDEO Interview: MATE GM Mark Fazio talks NBN & mobile pricing, no change to upload speeds, Mates Rates & plenty more in wide-ranging chat.
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Aussie Broadband in fibre swap partnership with VicTrack
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Aussie Broadband has announced a ten-year deal (including two ten-year options) with VicTrack to swap access to their… -
Ciena acquires Vyatta routing and switching technology from AT&T
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Aussie Broadband completes $114m institutional placement
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Aussie Broadband announced that it has received firm commitments to raise $114.0 million before costs via a placement… -
Telefonica and NEC to build Open RAN live pilots in four global markets as a key milestone toward mass deployment
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COMPANY NEWS by NEC/Telefonica: Telecommunications service provider Telefonica and NEC Corporation have entered an agreement to conduct Open… -
Orolia wins 70M euros in atomic clock contracts to keep the next generation of Galileo satellites on time
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Orolia, a provider of positioning, navigation and timing solutions, has been awarded 70 million euros in two contracts… -
CommScope launches Coexistence Portfolio to maximise GPON fibre networks
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CommScope announced the launch of its Coexistence portfolio, designed for global service providers upgrading their existing PON networks to…
Popular News
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Apple patches 15th zero-day this year, both iOS and macOS targeted
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Apple has released patches for two zero-day flaws in its iOS and macOS operating systems, warning that these… -
TPG Telecom, Ericsson complete TPG 5G core network virtualisation
By Staff Writerin Business Telecommunications
TPG Telecom and Ericsson have completed the virtualisation of TPG’s core network and a new partnership to deploy…
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MUST WATCH: Two new iPads, four new iPhones 13, one new Apple Watch, more Apple Fitness+
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The event the entire tech industry and the world has been waiting for has concluded, with a powerful… -
Keep your cryptocurrency safe and secure with the JuBiter Blade hardware wallet
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The Feitian JuBiter wallet is a radical new product from the hardware security company, already well known for… -
SaaS industry veteran Robert Yue takes up lead role at Cloudera Australia, NZ
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Global data management and analytics provider Cloudera has appointed 20 year sales maagement and SaaS veteran Robert Yue… -
Canva hits US$40B valuation
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Australian-founded visual communications and collaboration SaaS vendor Canva's latest US$200 million funding round values the company at US$40… -
Microsoft issues patches for two zero-day flaws, 84 others
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Microsoft has released patches for two zero-day vulnerabilities, along with patches for 84 other flaws in its products,… -
Aussies spend 27 years, 6 months, and 17 days of their lifetime online
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Epic Games appeals against judgment in Apple app store case
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A judge in California has allowed Apple to continue charging developers a fee as it does, giving Android… -
Security tops technical skills priorities for career advancement for tech pros
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Tech pros say security, troubleshooting and network management are the top technical skills needed to progress in their… -
ACSC reports fall in cyber-security incidents in 2020-21
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Cyber-security incidents reported by victims fell during the 2020-21 financial year, the Australian Cyber Security Centre says in… -
NCS acquires Riley, ClayOPS and Velocity Business Solutions
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Singapore-based service provider NCS has acquired three specialist companies around the APAC region to boost its capabilities and…
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Future Crunch and Troy Hunt keynote upcoming annual ISACA Conference Oceania 2021
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Upgrade your backup solution to meet modern backup challenges
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Nutanix unveils programming for the 2021 Global .NEXT Digital Experience, the leading hybrid multicloud conference
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Powering Informed Action in Real-Time
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Improving analytics maturity key for bridging gaps between Australian enterprises’ business priorities and performance
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The need for automation in the hotel sector today
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Future Crunch and Troy Hunt keynote upcoming annual ISACA Conference Oceania 2021
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Workflow automation: why it matters and why progressive organisations need it
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Varonis 2021 Manufacturing Data Risk Report: Nearly one out of every five files are open to all employees
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Executives concerned about software security but lack action: Venafi survey
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Tech the great enabler: time to reflect and build back better
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The rise of low-code tools and why manufacturers and distributors should take notice
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iTWireTV Interview: MATE GM Mark Fazio talks NBN & mobile pricing, no change to upload speeds, Mates Rates & plenty more in wide-ranging chat.
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Government should make use of existing tech solutions and information sharing protocols to reopen the economy safely, says ELMO Software
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Instaclustr adds PostgreSQL to managed platform in public preview
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Guest Opinion
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The need for automation in the hotel sector today
GUEST OPINION by Murphy Mathew, APAC solutions engineer, IDeaS: In general,…
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Workflow automation: why it matters and why progressive organisations need it
Guest Opinion: While it is true that a lot of…
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Tech the great enabler: time to reflect and build back better
GUEST OPINION by Adrian Iannessa, senior director of technology, Dell…
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The rise of low-code tools and why manufacturers and distributors should take notice
GUEST OPINION: While manufacturers and distributors continue to recover from…
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Government should make use of existing tech solutions and information sharing protocols to reopen the economy safely, says ELMO Software
GUEST OPINION by Danny Lessem CEO ELMO Software: Australian tech…
Guest Interviews
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iTWireTV Interview: MATE GM Mark Fazio talks NBN & mobile pricing, no change to upload speeds, Mates Rates & plenty more in wide-ranging chat.
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iTWireTV Interview: Contino's Gerhard Schweinitz identifies the top reasons why technologists join or leave companies
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iTWireTV Interview: Logitech's Ross Hewitt explains secure Logi Bolt next-gen wireless tech for keyboards and mice
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Wham, bam, SolarWinds SAM keeps you ahead of server and application downtime
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Uncommitted network changes are a thing of the past with SolarWinds NCM
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GamoVation Quick Checkers brings a timeless classic to the modern age
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To Play Or Not To Play: Honest Review of MXGP 2020
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Rip DVD with HandBrake on Windows 10
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Guest Research
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APAC construction sector shows strong optimism and investment post-COVID with digitisation tipped as key growth area, InEight Outlook finds
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Australian frontline healthcare organisations helped by Workday to battle COVID-19 pandemic
COMMISSIONED RESEARCH The devastation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has… -
Vertel reveals the top 10 technologies that will impact workplaces between 2020 and 2025
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Remotely Exploitable ICS Vulnerabilities on Rise, as Reliance on Remote Access to Industrial Networks Increases During COVID-19
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New Research from Rapid7 Finds Australia 14th Most Exposed to Cyber Risks
GUEST RESEARCH: While there has been an average 13% decrease…
Guest Research & Case Studies
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Improving analytics maturity key for bridging gaps between Australian enterprises’ business priorities and performance
Alteryx Study: Organizations demonstrate analytics maturity in strategy and data…
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Varonis 2021 Manufacturing Data Risk Report: Nearly one out of every five files are open to all employees
GUEST RESEARCH: Threats against the manufacturing sector continue to persist—from…
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Executives concerned about software security but lack action: Venafi survey
GUEST RESEARCH: Evaluating the opinions of more than 1,000 IT…
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Sophos study: Pandemic drew high morale in IT teams and created opportunities
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Majority of organisations uncertain they can recover from a ransomware attack, says new Dell Technologies report
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Channel News
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Proofpoint revisits APAC distribution arrangements
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Eway, Keap ink payment provider deal
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Vertiv revamps partner program
Power and cooling specialist Vertiv has varied its partner program… -
Cloudian Object Storage certified with VMware Tanzu Greenplum
Independent object storage provider Cloudian’s HyperStore object storage platform is… -
Zscaler signs Orca Tech as ANZ disty
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Rubrik Announces Strategic Agreement with Microsoft to Mitigate Ransomware Threats and Tightly Integrate Cloud Services
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SolarWinds to host EMEA and APJ Partner Summit 2021
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RBC inks major new partnership
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Secolve, SecurityGate partner ahead of changes to cyber security laws
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Schneider Electric IT distributors and channel partners recognised at the 2020 APC Channel Awards
Multinational company Schneider Electric’s IT distributors and channel partners were…
Comments
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Re: iTWire - Aussies spend 27 years, 6 months, and 17 days of their lifetime online
I find it strange that things like watching streaming media such as Netflix or listening to music should be classifieded[…]
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Re: iTWire - Bogus investment scams cost Australians $70 million, with doubling of losses predicted by year’s end
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Re: iTWire - Epic Games appeals against judgment in Apple app store case
There's a lot more in US District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers' decision than you have reported here. Apple won all[…]
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Re: iTWire - Court's Facebook ruling has media organisations facing a thorny problem
I'm a retired proofreader with a lot of free time on my hands and would happily work as a moderator[…]
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Re: iTWire - Court's Facebook ruling has media organisations facing a thorny problem
All this ruling does is clarify the situation and confirm the commonsense proposition that what has long been generally unlawful[…]