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ACCC wants measures to curb ‘dominance’ of Google search engine
28 October 2021 in Technology RegulationThe competition watchdog, the ACCC, has called for measures addressing Google’s dominance in search engine services, including a choice screen…
US threat to use Cold War-era law against chip firms spooks TSMC investors
28 October 2021 in Technology RegulationThe US is considering the use of a national security law harking back to the Cold War-era to force companies…
Government pushes for voter ID laws before federal election
28 October 2021 in Government Tech PolicyThe Federal Government plans to introduce laws that will make it compulsory for Australians to produce identification in order to…
Women in STEM jobs face pay gap of 22%: national survey
27 October 2021 in RecruitmentWomen in the professional, scientific and technical services industry face a pay gap of 22% compared to their male counterparts,…
US demand for chip firm data aimed at benefitting Intel: claim
27 October 2021 in Government Tech PolicyANALYSIS An American demand that semiconductor manufacturers provide internal information about chip inventories, orders and sales data appears to be…
UK spy agencies sign cloud deal with Amazon Web Services
27 October 2021 in CloudThe UK's signals intelligence organisation, GCHQ, and MI5 and MI6 will use Amazon Web Services for hosting classified material in…
Republicans accuse Seagate of violating US curbs on sales to Huawei
27 October 2021 in Technology RegulationRepublican members of the US Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation have accused storage vendor Seagate Technology of violating…
US bans China Telecom Americas from operating in the country
27 October 2021 in Government Tech PolicyThe American Federal Communications Corporation has banned China Telecom (Americas) from operating in the US, claiming it may be a…
Superhero raises $15 million in funds to accelerate growth, global expansion
26 October 2021 in Listed TechShare trading and superannuation platform Superhero has closed its latest capital raise of $15 million, with the funds to be…
Facebook acknowledges Apple privacy changes have hit its revenue
26 October 2021 in AppsFacebook has cited the privacy rule changes made by Apple in April for the uncertain outlook it faces in the…
GetCapital rebrands as Shift
26 October 2021 in StrategyCredit and payment platform provider GetCapital has rebranded as Shift, a provider of credit and payment platforms to help businesses…
Microsoft claims SolarWinds attackers targeting cloud providers, MSPs
26 October 2021 in SecurityMicrosoft claims to have detected what it characterises as nation-state activity by an adversary it calls Nobelium — the SolarWinds attackers…
WA spacecraft Binar-1 makes first contact with Curtin Uni ground control
26 October 2021 in SpaceWestern Australia’s homegrown spacecraft, Binar-1, has made first contact with ground control at Curtin University, after it was launched into…
Victorian businesses bounce back, spending surges post-lockdown
26 October 2021 in MarketPersonal services businesses, such as hairdressers and beauty salons, in Victoria welcomed a 481 per cent increase in sales in…
Government proposes stricter privacy rules for social media
25 October 2021 in Technology RegulationThe Federal Government has proposed stricter rules for social media services, data brokers and other large online platforms operating in…
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Qlik Forts provides hybrid cloud analytics
27 October 2021 in DataAnalytics provider Qlik has introduced Qlik Forts, a hybrid cloud service that the company says securely extends Qlik's cloud analytics…
Leading ed-tech as a service provider Tribal celebrates partnership with Māori Education Trust, New Zealand
27 October 2021 in EducationCOMPANY NEWS: Tribal, a leading provider of ed-tech solutions globally, has announced its partnership with the Māori Education Trust, New…
MOVEit 2021.1 improves accessibility
27 October 2021 in Enterprise SolutionsManaged file transfer software Progress MOVEit release 2021.1 delivers improved Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 compliance, as well as…
QuintessenceLabs raises $25 million in Series B round
27 October 2021 in DealsQuantum cybersecurity specialist QuintessenceLabs has raised $25 million in its Series B round led by Main Sequence and Telus Ventures,…
Fujitsu and Camp Quality develop an app that informs kids about cancer
27 October 2021 in EducationGlobal ICT giant Fujitsu and Camp Quality launches the new Camp Quality Kids’ Guide to Cancer app, which provides health…
S&P says Telstra business risk largely unchanged after Digicel buy
27 October 2021 in Telecoms & NBNRatings agency S&P Global Ratings says its assessment of Telstra's business risk, following its acquisition of Digicel's business in the…
Yubico introduces new Security Key C NFC, with USB-C and NFC for modern passwordless authentication
27 October 2021 in SecurityAs more devices leverage USB-C, and with companies increasingly recognising the virtues of hardware-based passwordless authentication, Yubico is expanding its…
Australians reject work surveillance: Unisys
27 October 2021 in IT PeopleThe office and work setup is now an indispensable part of the home as expedited by COVID-19, but that doesn’t…
Optus’ Donate Your Data program expanded to support more Australians in need
27 October 2021 in Telecoms & NBNSince Optus launched its Donate Your Data program in late 2019, the telco has received over 3 million donations from…
Samsung and Virgin Media O2 ready to roll up sleeves for 4G & 5G trials
27 October 2021 in 5GSamsung Electronics announced that the company will conduct 4G and 5G trials with Virgin Media O2. During the trials, the…
Qualcomm announces new RF filter technology to enable next generation 5G and Wi-Fi solutions
27 October 2021 in 5GQualcomm ultraBAW filter technology extends radio-frequency portfolio for 5G and Wi-Fi Segments up to 7 GHz.
TIO submission to the Regional Telecommunications Review 2021
27 October 2021 in Technology RegulationThe Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman (TIO) published its submission to the Regional Telecommunications Review 2021. The submission highlighted the concerns of…
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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
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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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The Razer Barracuda X headset games wherever you do
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Review: vivo Y52 5G joins the mob jostling for sales in Australia
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The Cyber Acoustics HS-2000 headset is the no-fuss work-all-day business headset
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The Corsair Virtuoso RGB wireless XT is the gaming headset that gives and gives
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Ian Fleming to debut in an upcoming adventure game
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Put your best face forward with the Poly P15 video bar
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The stylish Huawei GT 2 Pro smartwatch helps you live your best life
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The Tranya T10B earbuds now enhanced with low-latency gaming and switchable audio modes
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Epos Expand Vision 3T turns any screen into a Teams conference room
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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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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…
Opinion
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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.… -
Ransomware? No fear, Scott Morrison has a plan. An action plan
By Sam Varghesein Open Sauce
Scott Morrison wants to get re-elected. Nothing wrong with that aspiration; which man who earns more than half-a-million… -
Fake news: News Corp claims Huawei pulling out of Australia
By Sam Varghesein Open Sauce
One hates to be the bearer of bad news to News Corp's Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson, but her bombastic report… -
Govt stance on China not reflected in cloud hosting as AWS gets tick
By Sam Varghesein Open Sauce
Despite all the brouhaha over the alleged threat posed by China, the Federal Government does not seem overly… -
Q+A spreads misinformation – while discussing how to stop it
By Sam Varghesein Open Sauce
The ABC's weekly talkfest Q+A often provides much fodder for a good laugh as it is mostly filled… -
Melbourne earns a dubious distinction: most locked down city under COVID
By Sam Varghesein Open Sauce
Melbourne, Australia's second biggest city and one that has often earned the title of being the globe's most…
Telecommunications
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Opensignal examines Telstra, Optus, and Vodafone on 5G and mobile experience
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Telecommunications company Telstra takes the top spot for its 5G upload speed while Optus ranks first for its… -
Aussie Broadband 1Q FY22 update, continuing to steam ahead despite NBN CVC challenges
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Aussie Broadband provided a trading update for the quarter ending 30 September 2021. Overall active broadband connections increased… -
Australian Government, Telstra jointly acquire Digicel Pacific
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Telstra has teamed up with the Australian Government to acquire Digicel's business in the South Pacific region for… -
More Telecom rebranded as More, makes move into premium consumer telco market
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Australian Telco, More, today unveiled a consumer facing re-brand to align with its increased focus beyond the company’s… -
ADTRAN delivers breakthrough next-gen 60GHz mmWave mesh solution
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ADTRAN a provider of next-generation multi-gigabit fibre access and fibre extension solutions, announced its 60GHz mmWave mesh wireless… -
Motorola Solutions hauls in seven Good Design Australia Awards
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Motorola Solutions has won seven major awards at Australia’s peak international design awards, Good Design Australia. -
Australian tech start-up Harvest Technology Group signs global deal with Speedcast
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Harvest Technology Group, a provider of network optimised remote operations, today it has executed a formal reseller agreement… -
Cyara recognises Optus as top ANZ/APAC partner at 2021 CXellence Awards
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Cyara announced the recipients of the 2021 Cyara CXcellence Awards, also known as the Smileys – an annual… -
Analyst Budde terms Telstra's Digicel move 'a political decision'
By Sam Varghesein Telecoms & NBN
Telstra's decision to acquire Digicel Pacific is a political decision, Australia's top independent telecommunications analyst Paul Budde says,…
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Opensignal examines Telstra, Optus, and Vodafone on 5G and mobile experience
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Telecommunications company Telstra takes the top spot for its 5G upload speed while Optus ranks first for its…
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Windows REvil ransomware gang taken down by US spies and allies: claim
By Sam Varghesein Security
The REvil ransomware group was taken offline by intelligence agencies and law enforcement from the US and a… -
May the force be with and totally protect your iPhone 13, mini, Pro and Pro Max
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Force Technology International represents the very best protective brands for today's top smartphones, with those brands being EFM,… -
Windows ransomware gang moves earnings, others slam US after REvil takedown
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A number of Windows ransomware gangs have reacted to the reported takedown of the REvil gang, with one… -
Right on cue, Samsung's Neo QLED 8K displays for business have arrived in Australia
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OK, so 8K is the new normal for business displays, providing incredible sharpness and visual quality, with Samsung's… -
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,…
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IBM to buy Adobe Workfront Consulting unit from Rego
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IBM is to acquire the Adobe Workfront consulting unit and assets from Rego Consulting Corp. in a move… -
British firm Softiron plans to start manufacturing computer hardware in Sydney
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British firm Softiron says it will start manufacturing computer hardware in Sydney, having begun the process of commissioning,… -
OpenText updates its Content Cloud for the distributed workforce
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Green Light joins DISP to beef its security clearing offering
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LAUNCH VIDEOS: Samsung delivers customisable Galaxy Z Flip3, along with OneUI 4, and new Maison Kitsuné edition Galaxy Watch4 and Buds2, too
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All your custom design desires with the Galaxy Z Flip3 5G and Watch4 range from Samsung are bespoken… -
Safewill raises $3 million to digitise end-of-life planning
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Online end of life planning platform Safewill has secured a $3 million Series A funding from Westpac’s Reinventure…
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Comments
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Re: iTWire - News Corp reporter uses weasel words to push tired claims about Huawei
Dud Swans? Wasn’t Swan one of your colleagues once?
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Re: iTWire - Government proposes stricter privacy rules for social media
If the Government and State Governments were fair dinkum they would be using existing legislation to protect children on line.In[…]
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Re: iTWire - Australian Government, Telstra jointly acquire Digicel Pacific
My head is spinning. Did the Feds just gift Telstra a couple bill to buy a business?
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Great news & well done Joe & Gary!Defence businesses, not just candidates can also use DISP members to help with[…]
