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Windows ransomware a major problem for SMBs globally: survey
17 October 2019 in SecurityWindows ransomware has become a major problem for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), a survey by Datto, a company that…
5G implementation 'faster than expected', says Huawei
16 October 2019 in Telecoms & NBNLeading European telcos have used Huawei’s Mobile Broadband Forum in Zürich to outline their 5G plans for the next five…
Boomi, Fujitsu form new alliance to boost Australia, NZ market pitch
16 October 2019 in MarketCloud integration and workflow automation vendor Boomi has formed an alliance with Fujitsu Australia to provide Australian and New Zealand…
CompTIA launches program to teach students technology fundamentals
16 October 2019 in EducationTech industry trade association CompTIA says it is expanding its commitment to the Australia New Zealand region with the launch…
Telstra, Optus go head-to-head on Google Pixel 4 smartphone sell
16 October 2019 in Business TelecommunicationsRival telcos Telstra and Optus have both launched their mobile plan offerings for the new Google Pixel 4 smartphones, each…
Nutanix boosts Australian market presence, with focus on natural resources sector
16 October 2019 in StrategyGlobal enterprise cloud vendor Nutanix has established a new vertical practice in the Australian market focused on the natural resources…
Esports Mogul, Tier One Entertainment ink partnership deal
16 October 2019 in Listed TechListed Australian tournament platform Esports Mogul has inked a partnership agreement with Southeast Asia influencer talent agency Tier One Entertainment.
Target admits ‘may have’ misled consumers over faulty PlayStation complaints: ACCC
16 October 2019 in GamesRetailer Target has admitted to the competition watchdog, the ACCC, that it may have breached Australian Consumer Law by making…
Business confidence declines but scientific, technical & professional services buck the trend
16 October 2019 in StrategyThe scientific & technical and professional services industries were amongst the industry sectors performing well, above the average, in September…
Censorship: ACSC anger over lawyer likening Australian law to China
15 October 2019 in SecurityThe Australian Cyber Security Centre tried to censor the content of a talk to be given by the partner of…
Telstra’s Penn gets pay increase to $5m, union calls ignored
15 October 2019 in Business TelecommunicationsTelstra shareholders have voted to approve a salary increase for CEO Andy Penn, ignoring criticism from the union representing Telstra…
Germany snubs US over Huawei 5G ban
15 October 2019 in Government Tech PolicyChinese telecommunications equipment vendor Huawei Technologies will not be excluded from the rollout of 5G in Germany, with the government…
Nokia, Hutchison 3 Indonesia complete first 5G end-to-end live network trial
14 October 2019 in Business TelecommunicationsNokia and mobile communication service provider Hutchison 3 Indonesia (3ID) have completed the first 5G end-to-end live network trial in…
NBN Co ‘welcomes’ ACCC inquiry into broadband pricing
14 October 2019 in Telecoms & NBNNBN Co, the operator of the National Broadband Network, says it welcomes any additional options the ACCC may identify through…
Menlo Security launches in Australia with $110 million funding round
14 October 2019 in SecurityGlobal enterprise cloud security provider Menlo Security is launching into the Australian market following a $110 million (US$75 million) Series…
NAB to take cyber security, safety message to regions
14 October 2019 in SecurityThe National Australia Bank (NAB) is set to embark on a cyber safety and security roadshow aimed at drive education…
ACCC scrutinising affordability of basic NBN products
14 October 2019 in Telecoms & NBNThe affordability for consumers of accessing basic broadband plans on offer from NBN Co is to come under scrutiny by…
Ireland’s Evros selects NZ for new global operations centre
14 October 2019 in StrategyIrish IT managed services company Evros has chosen New Zealand for a new global operations centre it says will allow…
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Retail, healthcare lead the way in IoT adoption: survey
17 October 2019 in Internet of ThingsThe retail and healthcare sectors are the two business and industry sectors leading Internet of Things (IoT) adoption around the…
Online jobs ads fell again in Sept, but less than in August
17 October 2019 in RecruitmentOnline job advertisements listed by SEEK fell by 7.4% year-on-year in September, the company says, adding that this represented a…
Britain drops age-verification plan for online porn
17 October 2019 in EntertainmentThree months after it was supposed to come into effect, the British Government has dropped its plans for an age-verification…
Broadband forum calls for standards
16 October 2019 in Telecoms & NBN5G standards have been introduced, but not fully implemented. Each vendor knows its take on the subject, but the real…
Govt makes 2FA compulsory for porting mobile numbers between providers
16 October 2019 in SecurityThe government has made the use of two-factor authentication compulsory when porting mobile numbers from one provider to another, in…
Nanomesh drug delivery may help in fight against antibiotic resistance
16 October 2019 in HealthScientists have found a way of fabricating nanomesh so that it can be used as a drug delivery system for…
MacGibbon, Paitaridis to head new cyber security firm
16 October 2019 in SecurityPrivate equity form BGH Capital has pumped a sizeable amount into the formation of a cyber security firm CyberCX, which…
ACIC first intelligence agency to sign up with archTIS
16 October 2019 in CloudASX-listed Canberra-based cyber security firm archTIS has signed up the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission as the first intelligence agency to…
VIDEO: 16 days to 30iGala, Matt Tett and Anthony Bodin talk Internet history and innovation
15 October 2019 in DevelopmentThe event of the decade approaches as tickets are nearly sold out for this landmark event which will see many…
Eaton unveils new DC power portfolio to meet 5G power demands
15 October 2019 in Data CentresSPONSORED NEWS: New global range showcased at Data Centre World 2019 in Singapore Sydney, Australia. Power management company Eaton has…
88 Energy on Target for North Alaska Drill Campaign
15 October 2019 in EnergySPONSORED NEWS: 88 Energy Limited (ASX: 88E) provides the following update related to the upcoming drilling of the Charlie-1 appraisal…
Swinburne, IBM team up to deliver AI study course
15 October 2019 in EducationSwinburne University has partnered with IBM Research Australia to deliver a unit on artificial intelligence (AI) as part of Australia’s…
Review: Aspera Mobile Jazz 2
15 October 2019 in Mobile devicesThis budget mobile hits a spot, even though 'premium' buyers are likely to turn up their noses.
Foxtel continues New Experience rollout
15 October 2019 in EntertainmentBroadcaster Foxtel has confirmed the recently released New Foxtel Experience has completed its roll out to iQ4 set top boxes,…
Optus boosts mobile coverage for Shoalhaven region
15 October 2019 in Business TelecommunicationsMobile phone coverage in the city of Shoalhaven in NSW has been boosted with new mobile towers switched on by…
Kleos Space establishes subsidiary to facilitate US market entry
15 October 2019 in SpaceAustralian-listed Kleos Space has entered the US market with a wholly-owned US subsidiary to integrate and sell its maritime intelligence…
Global online streaming music revenue crossed US$11b mark in 1H2019
15 October 2019 in EntertainmentRevenue from global online music streaming services crossed the US$11 billion mark in the first half of 2019, the technology…
Road safety concerns prompt Deliveroo Rider Advisory Panel
15 October 2019 in MarketOnline food delivery service Deliveroo has established a rider advisory panel in response to road safety concerns by many of…
Sydney tech start-up partners with HP to deliver VR solutions
15 October 2019 in Business SoftwareSydney tech start-up Devika has been accepted as an official partner and approved software vendor by HP Australia for the…
Elixir Energy commences its 2019 drilling campaign
14 October 2019 in EnergySPONSORED NEWS: Elixir Energy Limited (ASX: EXR) announces the commencement of its 2019 drilling campaign with the spud of the…
Japan’s mobile data, pay-TV services market set for growth: analyst
14 October 2019 in Telecoms & NBNTotal telecom and pay-TV services revenue in Japan is set to grow at a moderate compound annual growth rate (CAGR)…
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