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MGM Wireless secures $1.3 million schools communication contract for WA schools
25 February 2020 in DealsMGM Wireless, the maker of the Spacetalk all in one children’s smartphone, watch and GPS device, has been awarded a…
Employers struggle to fill skills gaps from within their business
25 February 2020 in Enterprise StaffConcerns over the growing digital skills gap in Australia’s workforce have been revealed in a new study that found that…
Australian fintech investment hits ‘record’ $2.9 billion in 2019
25 February 2020 in MarketInvestment in Australia’s fintech sector smashed previous records in 2019, increasing by 252% to $2.9 billion, according to the bi-annual…
MNF trumpets ‘solid’ results for half year with revenue, profit increases
25 February 2020 in Listed TechCommunications provider MNF Group is trumpeting “solid results” for the six months to the end of December 2019 with net…
Global PC market forecast to fall by 3.4% from impact of Coronavirus
25 February 2020 in MarketThe global PC market is expected to fall by 3.4% in 2020, with PC shipments in the first quarter of…
Cisco's SecureX platform delivers an integrated cloud-based security console
25 February 2020 in SecurityBy combining global analytics with local monitoring, Cisco delivers visibility and workflows to manage the modern security landscape.
Equinix opens fourth Melbourne data centre
25 February 2020 in Data CentresData centre operator Equinix has opened its fourth International Business Exchange (IBX) data centre in Melbourne to support the city’s…
Windows ransomware taking big toll in Australia, says sec firm Emsisoft
24 February 2020 in SecurityWindows ransomware attacks cost Australia about US$39.8 million (A$60.4 million) in ransom demand costs in 2019 at the minimum, a…
ACS battle on hold – for now
24 February 2020 in IT IndustryANALYSIS – The increasingly bitter battle for the control of the heart and soul of the Australian Computer Society has taken a…
You can easily find private WhatsApp chats with a simple search
24 February 2020 in SecurityAn 'intentional product decision' has meant that Google is able to index WhatsApp's invitation codes.
Shareholders to grill Apple over human rights abuses in China at AGM
24 February 2020 in StrategyAs Apple gets ready to explain its iPhone production strategy to shareholders in the wake of the Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak…
IT infrastructure moving to public cloud despite security concerns
24 February 2020 in CloudOrganisations in Australia say that more than 76% of their IT infrastructure will be operating in the public cloud over…
Govt security watchdog seeks additional oversight of encryption bill powers
23 February 2020 in Government Tech PolicyThe government's Independent National Security Legislation Monitor, Dr James Renwick, has indicated he would support the security appeals division of…
Penrith City Council deploys Microsoft Dynamics 365 customer service for digital transformation
21 February 2020 in Local GovernmentPenrith City Council in NSW has deployed Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Service as part of a cloud-first digital transformation to…
Hawaiki, REANNZ ink agreement on research collaboration
21 February 2020 in DealsHawaiki Submarine Cable has inked an agreement with and Research and Education Advanced Network New Zealand (REANNZ) to provide New…
Portt tops up coffers with $4 million capital raising
21 February 2020 in StrategySydney-based contract and supplier technology platform Portt has completed a capital raising to secure $4 million to be used to…
Lenovo group revenues reach ‘record’ US$14.1 billion in third quarter
21 February 2020 in Listed TechChinese tech giant Lenovo Group has announced group revenue in the third quarter reached a record high of US$14.1 billion,…
More people take up lower speed NBN connections: ACCC
20 February 2020 in Telecoms & NBNMore people are shifting from faster to slower NBN connections, with those on 12Mbps plans increasing to 17.6% of all…
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Charlie-1 looms as potential company maker for 88 Energy
25 February 2020 in EnergyWritten by Trevor Hoey Alaskan focused oil and gas group, 88 Energy Ltd (ASX:88E) provided a further update on Monday…
Extreme Networks appoints Stefan Compagnoni to Australia, NZ channel manager role
25 February 2020 in People MovesCloud services vendor Extreme Networks has appointed former Arrow ECS ANZ vendor relations manager, Stefan Compagnoni, to the role of…
BlackBerry Spark unifies endpoint security and management
25 February 2020 in SecurityA new unified endpoint security (UES) layer for the BlackBerry Spark platform can work with BlackBerry unified endpoint management (UEM)…
realme launches flagship 5G model but not for Australia
25 February 2020 in MobilityChinese phone manufacturer realme has unveiled its first flagship smartphone, the X50 Pro 5G, during an online launch but will…
amaysim makes a return to profit in first half of FY20
25 February 2020 in MobilityMobile virtual network operator amaysim has reported a return to profit in the second half of the 2019-20 year, with…
Australian researchers 'unlock key' to cheaper high-tech telecom, medical diagnostic devices
24 February 2020 in DevelopmentResearchers at the Australian Research Council’s Centre of Excellence in Exciton Science (ACEx) say they will soon have a much…
Engineers Australia to focus on climate change at Sydney roundtable
24 February 2020 in ClimateEngineers Australia, the peak body of the engineering profession, will turn its focus to climate at a roundtable in Sydney…
Patrick Harding returns to Ping in new role
24 February 2020 in People MovesCloud security firm Ping Identity has appointed 20 year ICT industry veteran Patrick Harding as its new chief product architect.
NZ’s Hawkes Bay regional council deploys Nintex
24 February 2020 in DealsNew Zealand local government body Hawke’s Bay Regional Council (HBRC) is using a process platform from process management and automation…
Unisys puts up US$10,000 for capture the flag contest at RSA Conference
24 February 2020 in SecurityGlobal IT firm Unisys Corporation has put up US$10,000 as a prize for anyone who can capture data and credentials…
'A lot of opportunity' for blockchain: Tibco exec
24 February 2020 in Business SoftwareThere are plenty of ways blockchain technology can be applied in various industries, but careful consideration is required, according to…
Dell to sell RSA to private equity
24 February 2020 in Listed TechDell has announced the sale of RSA to a consortium composed of Symphony Technology Group, Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Board…
Senec expands Australian business, appoints new sales chief
24 February 2020 in People MovesEnergy and storage solutions vendor SENEC Australia has expanded its operations, opening an office in Sydney and appointing Patrick Duignan…
CommsChoice sees strong uptake of Microsoft Teams Direct Call Routing service through Microsoft partners
22 February 2020 in CloudVENDOR PRODUCT ANNOUNCEMENT: CommsChoice (ASX: CCG) announced today that it is seeing an increasing demand for its Microsoft Teams Direct…
DDLS opens first Philippines training facility
22 February 2020 in EducationIT, security and process training provider DDLS has opened its first training campus in the Philippines to support the local…
Huawei gets on with 5G business despite ‘external pressures’
22 February 2020 in Business TelecommunicationsChinese telecommunications equipment vendor Huawei has brushed aside “constant external pressures” and says that despite the pressure it is still…
Government begins public consultation on regional connectivity guidelines
22 February 2020 in Government Tech PolicyThe Australian Government has commenced the next stage of consultation on the $53 million Regional Connectivity Program aimed at improving…
Claroty discovers new vulnerability related to Industroyer malware
22 February 2020 in SecurityVENDOR CONTRIBUTION: As part of Claroty’s continued mission and focus to support and secure critical infrastructure, researcher Tal Keren has…
A Probable Future: How We Pursue New Markets Without Neglecting the Now
22 February 2020 in Internet of ThingsGUEST OPINION: As CTO of a monitoring company that has become successful in the classic IT sector, I face many…
ARENA ramps up funding for hydrogen projects
21 February 2020 in EnergyThe Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced funding for two hydrogen prjoects as it continues to ramp up the…
Vulcan makes zero carbon transportation possible
21 February 2020 in EnergyASX VENDOR ANNOUNCEMENT: A global shift in capital allocations is underway. Trillions of dollars are flowing into sustainable or green…
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