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Frollo, Beyond Bank team up on Open Banking solution
01 December 2021 in StrategyAustralian Open Banking provider Frollois partnering with customer-owned bank, Beyond Bank, using Frollo’s CDR gateway to improve multi-banking and lending…
Qualcomm reboots 8 series flagship Snapdragon with new name, smarter smarts to fight everyone
01 December 2021 in Home TechWith Apple arguably the world's most advanced SoC maker for smartphones, tablets and computers, the ARM and x86 competition is…
AustCyber relaunches Explorer to track state of cyber security job market
01 December 2021 in SecurityAustralia’s Cyber Security Growth Network AustCyber has relaunched AUCyberExplorer, an interactive tool that tracks the state of the Australian cyber…
rhipe ‘accelerates’ lead generation growth program for partners
01 December 2021 in MarketAPAC cloud solutions and service distributor rhipe says its guaranteed lead generation and growth program is accelerating value for partners,…
AWS pitches robotics as the next big thing
01 December 2021 in CloudAt today's AWS re:Invent 2021 conference in Las Vegas the company announced robots take centre stage in the company’s future…
Melbourne’s Mr Yum raises $89 million in series A funding round
01 December 2021 in DealsMelbourne-founded mobile payments company Mr Yum has raised $89 million in a Series A funding round led by investment firm…
Intel appoints Steven Long as Asia Pacific, Japan regional leader
01 December 2021 in People MovesIntel has appointed Steven A. Long as general manager of Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ) region.
AWS brings free Data Labs to Australia and New Zealand to turn ideas into reality
01 December 2021 in DataBusinesses of all sizes recognise there is valuable information hidden within their troves of data, yet AWS research identified 62%…
Digital ID expert says reducing cyber crime will need new thinking
30 November 2021 in SecurityExisting methods to detect and nab cyber criminals are likely to be ineffective in the years ahead, judging from the…
Telstra-owned Digicel may face $36m in new PNG tax
29 November 2021 in Telecoms & NBNSuper taxes proposed by Papua New Guinea will hit Telstra in its role as owner of Digicel, with the telco…
Musings on the OWASP Top 10
29 November 2021 in SecurityThis year's OWASP Top 10 underwent some significant restructuring. A few vendors offered their thoughts.
TPG Telecom sets new world record for 5G video and voice call
29 November 2021 in 5GTPG Telecom says it has set a world record for a long-range video and voice call on a 5G network…
Digital group says govt troll move will not decrease hate online
29 November 2021 in Technology RegulationThe Australian arm of a global initiative working to counter digital threats to democracy says the Federal Government's proposed new…
Govt promises new rules to force online firms to unmask trolls
29 November 2021 in Technology RegulationThe Federal Government will put in place new rules to force technology companies to identify anonymous online trolls, or be…
Young Australians boost confidence to challenge cyberbullying with Digital Ambassadors program
26 November 2021 in Home TechYoung Australians are taking the charge in navigating their own safety experience online, with nearly three quarters of teens -…
Breaking IT News
Lee leads TeamViewer's APAC team
01 December 2021 in People MovesRemote access specialist TeamViewer has appointed Sojung Lee to the new role of president for the Asia-Pacific region.
2021 Business Book of the Year goes to Tracy Sheen
01 December 2021 in Not For ProfitThe 2021 Business Book of the Year has been awarded to author Tracy Sheen for her book The End of…
Checkbox to drive PwC NewLaw’s legal and digital transformation
01 December 2021 in ResellersBusiness process automation company Checkbox has signed an agreement with PwC Australia to accelerate the digital transformation and optimisation of…
Eftpos reveals how Black Friday's sale surged moved well beyond online and right into retail
01 December 2021 in Business ITNew retail data from Eftpos has revealed the Black Friday sales surge moved beyond online to music shops, fashion outlets,…
Mallee councils trial Internet of Things to become smart cities
01 December 2021 in Internet of ThingsFour Mallee councils have joined forces to trial Internet of Things (IoT) technology to inform decision-making and improve operational efficiencies.
TPG Telecom allocated 2.1GHz spectrum in Singapore
01 December 2021 in 5GThe Singapore Infocomm Media Authority (IMDA), the Singapore equivalent of the ACMA, announced the results of its 2.1 GHz spectrum…
Q-Ctrl raises US$25 million investment to enter data-as-a-service markets
01 December 2021 in DealsDisciplined control engineering solutions Q-Ctrl has secured a Series B fundraise of US$25 million led by Airbus Ventures.
Melbourne Water taps NetApp to revamp its digital platform
01 December 2021 in Government TechWater industry company Melbourne Water, a government-owned authority which manages major water, sewerage, and drainage networks across Greater Melbourne, has…
Triggerfish picks Brown to lead UK operation
01 December 2021 in People MovesBrisbane-based CX and MarTech agency Triggerfish has appointed Oliver Brown to the role of UK head of UI design.
Make sure your website stands up to Black Friday and Cyber Monday levels of traffic with commercetools
01 December 2021 in Business SoftwareBlack Friday and Cyber Monday have been, with 8.9 million Australian shoppers spending $5.4 billion. Retailers need to be sure…
For the best digital transformation you need data governance, Teradata says
01 December 2021 in DataMuch of what we do in the last 20 months or so has changed to become end-to-end digital experiences and…
Nokia 5G standalone private wireless network to support Industry 4.0 at Agnico Eagle Finland mining
30 November 2021 in 5GNokia 5G standalone private wireless network to support Industry 4.0 adoption at Agnico Eagle Finland mining operations
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The 1MORE ColorBuds 2 - tiny earbuds, big sound
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Enhance your audio with the Cyber Acoustics SP-2000 speakerphone and CA-2890 USB speaker bar
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Review: the time is just right for the OPPO A16s to emerge
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The Vissles LP85 mechanical keyboard brings out your inner creativity
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Dominate the enemy with the Corsair M65 RGB Ultra Wireless mouse
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The EPOS H3 Hybrid gaming headset plays wherever you do
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The excellent EPOS H3 headset is back, but better than ever, in a new hybrid version with wired… -
Manage your blood pressure and more with the 3-in-1 wireless Withings BPM Core
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French-based medical IoT company Withings continues to deliver with its wireless blood pressure monitor, developed with cardiologists and… -
Make your laptop a battle station with the Aten USB-C multiport dock with power pass-through
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Review: OPPO A94 5G is the big brother of budget 5G phones
By Sam Varghesein Smartphones & Mobile devices
The OPPO A94 5G is the third low-budget model from this Chinese vendor released this year, and also… -
Sit straight with the CZUR Mirror AI posture checker
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We all know sitting at a computer can be so sedentary and while we think about the size… -
The Razer Barracuda X headset games wherever you do
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Iconic gaming hardware brand, Razer, has unleashed its new four-in-one gaming headset that provides a wireless and cabled… -
Review: vivo Y52 5G joins the mob jostling for sales in Australia
By Sam Varghesein Smartphones & Mobile devices
vivo's Y52 5G is a worthy addition to the ever-increasing range of low-budget smartphones that include the new… -
The Cyber Acoustics HS-2000 headset is the no-fuss work-all-day business headset
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The Cyber Acoustics HS-2000 headset is a no-fuss, business-grade USB headset that fits comfortably, has an adjustable boom… -
The Corsair Virtuoso RGB wireless XT is the gaming headset that gives and gives
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Corsair's reputation for quality PC components continues with its brand new Virtuoso RGB wireless XT headset, delivering high-fidelity…
Opinion
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Op-ed on electric vehicles omits facts that don't suit its arguments
By Sam Varghesein Open Sauce
An op-ed in The Australian, which accuses journalists at the ABC and Guardian Australia of failing to provide… -
Liberal Senator girds his loins for more humiliation by Facebook
By Sam Varghesein Open Sauce
The Australian Government, it appears, does not believe in the old saying, "once bitten, twice shy". After being… -
Malcolm Turnbull needs to explain dodgy cut-down NBN rollout figures
By Sam Varghesein Open Sauce
Malcolm Turnbull has some explaining to do about the costs of the NBN this morning, after Guardian Australia… -
ABC's Four Corners housing price report silent on money laundering
By Sam Varghesein Open Sauce
The ABC, which claims to be Australia's "most trusted news service", failed to tell its viewers, during an… -
Telstra in box seat to buy NBN Co after its Digicel deal
By Sam Varghesein Open Sauce
After a long time, Telstra has literally hit the jackpot with a business move: the company has fallen… -
News Corp reporter uses weasel words to push tired claims about Huawei
By Sam Varghesein Open Sauce
A News Corp reporter has resorted to weasel words in a bid to again push the falsehood that… -
DTA not saying if firms certified as cloud hosts have compliance issues
By Sam Varghesein Open Sauce
The Digital Transformation Agency, now vested with the responsibility for certifying cloud companies that can host government data,… -
ABC iview user data collected through Google Analytics stored in the US
By Sam Varghesein Open Sauce
Any data collected by the ABC through the use of the Google Analytics 360 Suite for its iview… -
ASPI's Jennings beats the war drums again; maybe budgets are strained?
By Sam Varghesein Open Sauce
It looks like the defence industry lobby group, the Australian Strategic Policy Institute, is running low on funds.…
Telecommunications
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Ziggy Switkowski steps down with Kate McKenzie to take over as new Chair of NBN Co
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The offices of Paul Fletcher Minister for Communications Urban Infrastructure Cities and the Arts and Simon Birmingham Minister… -
Gary Smith awarded 2021 Communications Ambassador at ACOMMS
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Telecommunications icon, Mr Gary Smith, has taken out the Australian communication industry’s most prestigious accolade; being awarded the… -
Telstra-owned Digicel may face $36m in new PNG tax
By Sam Varghesein Telecoms & NBN
Super taxes proposed by Papua New Guinea will hit Telstra in its role as owner of Digicel, with… -
MNF Group Limited name change to Symbio Holdings Limited now effective
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Symbio Holdings Limited (ASX: SYM, “the Company”) (formerly MNF Group Limited (ASX: MNF)) has advised that following shareholder…
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Veyor secures $4 million funding to double its workforce and ramp development projects
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Oracle ERP users win big with BlackLine according to Nucleus Research
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Hesta invests $120 million in Citadel Group
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Young Australians boost confidence to challenge cyberbullying with Digital Ambassadors program
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InPayTech is now wrkr
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The e-scooter revolution is being re-ignited with Meredot's next-gen 'wireless fuelling stations' for micro-mobility transport
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Eco-friendly, universal, scalable wireless docking stations for all popular e-scooters with management functions and extra safety capabilities has… -
Fears about real agenda behind Online Safety Bill after US podcast
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Schneider Electric hires Hopkins
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GoPro announces Black Friday sales on the HERO10 high-performance, high-portability action camera
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GoPro has announced Black Friday price reductions on its latest HERO10 camera with the new high-performance G2 processor… -
Travel virtually around the world inside Heygo
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The End of Fortnite is coming on 5 December
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ACS elects Nick Tate as 2022-23 national president
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The Australian Computer Society (ACS) has elected Nick Tate as national president for 2022-23 to replace Dr Ian…
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Comments
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Re: iTWire - Labor offers 30,000 homes without Internet free service for year
I've gone to No Landline at all (never thought that would happen) with a 100GB/month mobile plan which includes unlimited[…]
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Re: iTWire - Analyst puts Labor NBN plan in same basket as govt efforts
I too have a copy of the document.
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Re: iTWire - Analyst puts Labor NBN plan in same basket as govt efforts
I wasn’t speaking for Labor. I was speaking as a fellow journalist aware of what actually happened. I don’t know[…]
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