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Apple close to buying Intel's 5G modem biz: report
23 July 2019 in MobilityApple may soon have a missing piece in its iPhone manufacturing chain if it succeeds in acquiring Intel's 5G smartphone…
Researchers connect FaceApp with the Kremlin
23 July 2019 in SecurityResearchers at Red Wolf Intelligence have uncovered definitive connections between FaceApp and the Russian government.
Identity theft costs Australians $16 million: report
23 July 2019 in SecurityScammers have stolen at least $16 million from unsuspecting Australians so far this year and this is likely to be…
UK blames US lack of clarity on Huawei for its own indecision
23 July 2019 in Government Tech PolicyThe UK says a lack of clarity about the US Government's stance on the Chinese telecommunications equipment vendor Huawei Technology…
Microsoft forks out US$25m to avoid bribery charges in Hungary
23 July 2019 in Technology RegulationSoftware giant Microsoft has paid US$25 million to the US Government to settle investigations into bribery by its Hungarian operations,…
Forcite Helmets launches AI-powered motorbike ‘smart helmet’
22 July 2019 in MarketSmart helmet maker Forcite Helmets has launched an AI-powered motorbike smart helmet — Forcite MK1 — designed by a Sydney-based…
ISP backs NBN Co's efforts to make gigabit speeds possible on HFC
22 July 2019 in Telecoms & NBNThe NBN Co's efforts to make it possible to get gigabit speeds on HFC will help alleviate the scaling problem…
NEC Australia seeks compensation for terminated biometric services contract
19 July 2019 in StrategyNEC Australia is taking court action to seek financial compensation over the termination of the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission Biometric…
AIIA urges govt to make changes in encryption law
19 July 2019 in Government Tech PolicyThe Federal Government's encryption law in its current form will have a negative impact on the country's ICT industry and…
CPU vulnerability mitigations keeping Linux devs busy: SUSE's Pavlík
19 July 2019 in Open SourceA veteran Linux kernel developer at Germany-based SUSE says the one thing that keeps him and his team busy these…
Microsoft reports record revenue for final 2019 quarter and year
19 July 2019 in Business SoftwareSoftware giant Microsoft has reported record revenue for both the final quarter of the financial year 2019 and the whole…
EC hits Qualcomm with $385m fine for abusing market dominance
19 July 2019 in Business TelecommunicationsThe European Commission has hit American processor maker Qualcomm with a €242 million ($385.6 million) fine for abusing its market…
Cyber Security NSW launches IDCARE Identity Recovery Service
18 July 2019 in SecurityCyber Security NSW has established an identity recovery service for NSW Government customers whose identities get compromised in a cyber incident.
Energy retailers cop penalties for alleged ‘misleading’ discount claims
18 July 2019 in EnergyEnergy retailers Dodo and CovaU have been hit with penalties by the competition regulator, the ACCC, for alleged misleading claims…
ACMA warns V4 Telecom over ‘inadequate’ complaints handling
18 July 2019 in Telecoms & NBNTelco V4 Telecom has been warned by the Australian Communications and Media Authority over its “inadequate” complaints handling processes, as…
Blue Prism completes Thoughtonomy acquisition
18 July 2019 in DealsUK-headquartered robotic process automation software company Blue Prism has completed its acquisition of intelligent automation platform provider Thoughtonomy.
EC opens anti-trust probe into Amazon's use of retailers' data
18 July 2019 in Technology RegulationThe European Commission has announced a formal anti-trust investigation into Amazon to find out whether the firm's use of sensitive…
Rimini Street selected by Hyundai-Kia Motors to provide database support
17 July 2019 in DealsEnterprise software provider Rimini Street has been selected as the software support services provider to global auto manufacturer Hyundai-Kia Motors.
Breaking IT News
Veeam taps MacIntyre-Currie for regional marketing role
23 July 2019 in People MovesBackup specialist Veeam Software has appointed Alistair MacIntyre-Currie as vice president of field marketing for Asia Pacific and Japan.
SAP official Di Donato to be next CEO of SUSE
23 July 2019 in Open SourceGermany-based open source company SUSE has appointed former SAP official Melissa Di Donato as its chief executive in a move…
AIOps - here’s how to do it right
22 July 2019 in StrategySPONSORED NEWS. As IT environments become increasingly complex, a growing number of enterprises are turning to artificial intelligence to enable…
Mare returns to Fortinet
22 July 2019 in People MovesSecurity vendor Fortinet has appointed Corne Mare as its director of security solutions in Australia.
Kleos satellite launch re-scheduled for later this year
22 July 2019 in SpaceLuxembourg-based space technology operator Kleos Space says its scouting mission satellite launch period has been extended to October this year…
China smart assistant device installed base seen dwarfing US by 2023
22 July 2019 in Internet of ThingsThe installed base of smart assistant devices in China will reach 5.8 billion by 2023, the tech analyst firm Canalys…
Bitdefender upgrades to deal with malware, privacy and child safety
22 July 2019 in SecurityCyber security solutions provider Bitdefender has released an updated product line which it claims will give consumers complete privacy.
Ex-NSA man Martin sentenced, Shadow Brokers' identity unknown
22 July 2019 in SecurityWith the sentencing of former NSA contractor Harold Martin to nine years in prison for taking huge amounts of company…
Software AG joins with Microsoft to speed up Azure migration
22 July 2019 in CloudGerman integration software provider Software AG has teamed up with Microsoft to help businesses speed up and simplify migration to…
Pennytel pairs low-cost phones with low-cost plans
22 July 2019 in MobilityMobile reseller Pennytel has started selling Nokia handsets.
Optus adds Apple Music trial to mobile plans
22 July 2019 in MobilitySingapore-owned telco Optus has begun offering new and re-contracting mobile customers on "selected" plans a 6- or 12-month trial of…
deVere Group chief slams US lawmakers’ stance on cryptocurrencies as 'outdated'
22 July 2019 in Technology RegulationUS lawmakers’ stance on cryptocurrencies is outdated and bordering on negligent, the founder and chief executive of independent financial advisory organisation,…
Upgrades to Western Victoria's transmission network a step closer
22 July 2019 in EnergyThe Australian Government says upgrades to Western Victoria’s transmission network are a step closer, with the Australian Energy Market Operator’s…
Verizon debuts fifth 5G-enabled device in US
19 July 2019 in Telecoms & NBNUS telco Verizon has debuted its fifth 5G-enabled device with the nationwide launch of the Inseego 5G MiFi M1000.
Moonhack: Can 50,000 kids code simultaneously, break record and celebrate 50th moon landing anniversary?
19 July 2019 in Home TechWith 2018's Moonhack event seeing 35,000+ kids simultaneously coding around the world, the aim for the 50th anniversary of the…
SWIFT payments trial cuts Australia-Singapore cash transfer to 13 seconds
19 July 2019 in MarketGlobal payment services provider SWIFT has completed a trial to integrate its cross-border instant payments service gpi Instant into Singapore’s…
US court upholds NZ Domain Name Commission case over privacy
19 July 2019 in StrategyA court in the US has blocked the digital intelligence-gathering outfit DomainTools from scraping information about New Zealand domain name…
Fujitsu launches Canberra Cyber Resilience Centre
19 July 2019 in SecurityFujitsu has launched its new Cyber Resilience Centre in Canberra, with the facility to oversee managed and professional security services…
CEBIT looks to the future and digital issues facing businesses
19 July 2019 in StrategyThe application of emerging technology and the future of work are two of the key concepts to be explored at…
REVIEW: Make your Google Home speaker portable with a beaut JOT or LOFT battery base from Ninety7
19 July 2019 in Computers & peripheralsSmart speakers are fantastic devices, where you speak to get news, radio, answers, check appointments, hear music, check the weather,…
Isentia appoints James Merritt as Asia region chief executive
18 July 2019 in People MovesMedia intelligence company Isentia Group has appointed James Merritt as chief executive Asia as part of its strategy to strengthen…
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Sophos warns against keeping Windows machines on Net with RDP exposed
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NEC Australia seeks compensation for terminated biometric services contract
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EC opens anti-trust probe into Amazon's use of retailers' data
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Blue Prism completes Thoughtonomy acquisition
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Huawei welcomes UK stance, says Australia yet to give reason for 5G ban
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NBN Co says speed trials demonstrate ‘gigabit future’ of HFC network
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ISP backs NBN Co's efforts to make gigabit speeds possible on HFC
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ACMA warns V4 Telecom over ‘inadequate’ complaints handling
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Work begins on Honiara-Sydney leg of Coral Sea Cable System
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EC hits Qualcomm with $385m fine for abusing market dominance
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Verizon debuts fifth 5G-enabled device in US
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Regional economy boosted by improved mobile coverage, says government
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NZ telcos going to court over customer billing actions
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BICS enables ‘world first’ intercontinental 5G roaming service
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International data roaming provider Basic Interpersonal Communication Skills is claiming a world first with the “major milestone” establishment…
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Re: iTWire - ISP backs NBN Co's efforts to make gigabit speeds possible on HFC
we already have those
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Re: iTWire - ISP backs NBN Co's efforts to make gigabit speeds possible on HFC
nothing for fttn users as usual , nbn is super silent about fttn upgrade
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Re: iTWire - ISP backs NBN Co's efforts to make gigabit speeds possible on HFC
I'll believe it when I see it.Even if NBN made it available, like Inverleigh points out, the pricing will make[…]
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Re: iTWire - Upgrades to Western Victoria's transmission network a step closer
Must be about to sell it off. Why else would they be looking at gold-plating the transmission network at our[…]
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Re: iTWire - Huawei welcomes UK stance, says Australia yet to give reason for 5G ban
Another one!