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Ciena reports ‘solid revenue, profitability’ for first quarter 2021
05 March 2021 in Listed TechGlobal networking systems, services and software company Ciena has reported first quarter 2021 revenue of US$757.1 million, compared to US$832.9…
Car manufacturers complete 99.9% of Takata airbag recall
05 March 2021 in AutomotiveCar manufacturers have successfully recalled 99.9% of the more than 3 million vehicles affected by deadly Takata airbags which are…
Kaspersky finds COVID-19 vaccines for sale on the underground for $250 to $1200
05 March 2021 in HealthWith the world currently undergoing one of the largest and most complex vaccination campaigns in history, it's not surprising to…
Telstra releases ‘Australia first’ ADAPT S1 security service
04 March 2021 in Telecoms & NBNTelstra has released ADAPT S1, a new service it says puts customers on the path towards achieving Secure Access Service…
Sitecore acquires Boxever, Four51
04 March 2021 in StrategyGlobal digital experience management software provider Sitecore has entered into definitive agreements to acquire SaaS-based Customer Data Platform (CDP) Boxever…
ACMA opens applications for news media bargaining code
04 March 2021 in Technology RegulationThe telecommunications industry regulator, the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has opened applications for Australian news businesses wishing to…
Movie Frenzy - it's baaack!
04 March 2021 in EntertainmentMovie Frenzy returns with another chance to watch digitally-delivered movies at cut prices.
ESET says more threat groups using Microsoft zero-days in attacks
04 March 2021 in SecuritySlovakian security firm ESET says it has detected at least three additional threat groups using a zero-day in Microsoft Exchange…
Sensis sold to Thryv for $250 million
04 March 2021 in Business TelecommunicationsDigital marketing and directory services provider Sensis has been sold to client experience and small business software provider Thryv.
Oracle brings blockchain to the mainstream, protecting data from illicit changes
04 March 2021 in DataGlobal database and business applications vendor, Oracle, today announced significant blockchain technologies coming free in all versions of the Oracle…
Four zero-day exploits used to attack Microsoft Exchange Server
03 March 2021 in SecurityMicrosoft has issued an advisory stating that four zero-day exploits are being used to attack versions of Microsoft Exchange Server…
India says power outage due to human error, not China as NYT alleged
03 March 2021 in SecurityThe Indian Government has said a power outage in Mumbai last year was caused by human error, adding that no…
Citrix acquires Wrike for $US 2.25 billion
02 March 2021 in DealsGlobal digital workspace and application deployment vendor, Citrix, today announced it has completed its acquisition of Wrike for approximately $US…
Whispir completes $45.3 million capital raise
02 March 2021 in Listed TechCommunications workflow platform provider and SaaS company Whispir has successfully completed an oversubscribed $45.3 million share placement to new and…
Working Linux exploit for Spectre flaw found by French researcher
02 March 2021 in SecurityA French researcher claims to have found a working exploit for the Spectre vulnerability on Linux systems on the VirusTotal…
Breaking IT News
Australian Epicor partner, Biscit, receives global honour with Cloud Transformation Award
05 March 2021 in Enterprise StaffMultinational ERP vendor, Epicor, has announced its fifth international Partner Excellence Awards, and among the winners is Australian firm, Biscit,…
Matthews takes on CPDIO role at REA PropTrak
05 March 2021 in People MovesREA Group has appointed Kris Matthews to the newly created role of chief product, data and insights officer for its…
Neuron Mobility rides into Korean market with e-scooters launch
05 March 2021 in MobilityAustralia and New Zealand rental electric scooter operator Neuron Mobility has further expanded globally with the launch of a fleet…
Fujifilm releases 8000 lumen compact ultra-short throw FP-Z8000 projector
05 March 2021 in HardwareGlobal imaging, chemical, mechanical and electronics firm, Fujifilm, has announced its brand new FP-Z8000 projector which boasts large images at…
Sophos develops means of blocking execution of fileless malware
05 March 2021 in SecurityGlobal security vendor Sophos claims to have developed a means of blocking malicious software, that is evading detection by loading…
Square expands hardware portfolio for Australian market
05 March 2021 in HardwareGlobal fintech company Square is expanding its hardware portfolio in Australia in a move it says will better cater to…
Hewlett Packard Enterprise delivers enhancements for Simplivity
05 March 2021 in Enterprise SolutionsHewlett Packard Enterprise has announced enhancements to HPE SimpliVity for the enterprise edge, including advancements in data protection with native…
Data centre competitors paid ASPI for report on main rival: AFR
05 March 2021 in Data CentresThe defence industry lobby group, Australian Strategic Policy Institute — which styles itself as an independent, non-partisan think-tank — issued…
Airwallex completes UniCard acquisition
05 March 2021 in DealsMelbourne based fintech Airwallex has completed its acquisition of Hong Kong prepaid card operator UniCard Solution.
Canalys sees global PC market growing by 8% this year
05 March 2021 in DevelopmentThe global PC market is forecast to grow by 8% in 2021, the technology analyst firm Canalys says, adding that…
Microsoft, Mandiant offer new SolarWinds attack details, little clarity
05 March 2021 in SecurityMicrosoft and security firm FireEye's Mandiant Threat Intelligence division have published further details about the SolarWinds attacks, but neither company…
US likely to see US$200 5G devices this year: Counterpoint
05 March 2021 in MobilityThe prices of 5G devices in the US are likely to drop as low as US$200 (A$257) this year, the…
Reviews
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Review - new Creative Outlier Air v2 wireless earbuds provide all-day audio
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Singapore-based multimedia company, Creative, has released its latest Bluetooth 5.0 earbuds, the Outlier Air. Not only does this… -
Review: The Amazfit GTS Smartwatch
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Review: Frendie Air Duo
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Review: 13 iPhone 12 mini cases
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If you've bought a shiny new iPhone 12 mini, you'll probably want a case to go with it.… -
Review: vivo Y70 faces a fight in a crowded Android field
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Review - Jabra Evolve2 40 wired headset brings all-day comfort for all your audio needs
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Everybody needs a good headset, though not all headsets are created equal. COVID-19 saw massive work-from-home demand for… -
Review - Lavazza A Modo Mio Smeg high-tech coffee machine
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Not everything has to be about computing devices; when it’s time to relax or even to power up,… -
Review - Poly Elara 60W and Voyager Focus UC bring desktop telephony to your mobile device
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Review: D-Link DIR-2150
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YubiKey 5C NFC with USB-C is your essential multi-device protection
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SolarWinds NTA puts the network admin's finger on the networking pulse
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Review: hardware makes the Huawei nova 7i purchase worthwhile
By Sam Varghesein Mobile devices
Chinese smartphone vendor Huawei plays mostly in the US$1000+ space, with models like the P40 Pro+ 5G being… -
The Jabra Elite Active 75t lets you combine sport and sound without compromise
in Computers & peripherals
The world is better with a soundtrack, helping you relax on your daily commute and block out the… -
EPOS EXPAND 80 conference speakerphone lets you focus on clarity and collaboration
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Experienced audio hardware provider, EPOS, has launched an enterprise-grade Bluetooth speakerphone delivering crisp, clear sound for up to… -
The Nextbase 622GW 4K dash cam hits Australia, making an ideal gift for the driver in your life
in Computers & peripherals
Global dash cam manufacturer, Nextbase, launched its premium 622GW 4K model in Australia last month - and this…
Opinion
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Plenty of mirth as Recorded Future, NYT and ex-NSA man have a punt each way
By Sam Varghesein Open Sauce
CIA-backed threat intelligence firm Recorded Future has issued a document in which it claims that a China-linked group… -
Facebook, Frydenberg both claim victory; for Google, silence is golden
By Sam Varghesein Open Sauce
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Reflections on the recent Florida water 'hack'
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Facebook: should Scomo take the issue to the UN Security Council?
By Sam Varghesein Open Sauce
If the initial reaction to Facebook's sudden decision to cut Australians off from the site on Thursday was… -
Facebook: high time for Australians to wake up and smell the roses
By Sam Varghesein Open Sauce
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has made his reaction known to the blocking of news content in the… -
Google wins quietly, Facebook uses the nuclear option
By Sam Varghesein Open Sauce
Both Google and Facebook have demonstrated to the Australian Government in no uncertain terms who exactly is calling… -
Bloomberg's new hardware hack tale is more of the 2018 brand
By Sam Varghesein Open Sauce
The new version of the hardware hack story floated by Bloomberg illustrates one thing: the English language is… -
'Some people are saying': Google adopts Fox News-style tactics
By Sam Varghesein Open Sauce
With the time for changes to be made to the news media code rapidly running out, Google, one… -
News media code: in the end, Google gets exactly what it wanted
By Sam Varghesein Open Sauce
Google has very cleverly got its way as far as the news media code is concerned, leading Australian…
Telecommunications
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Tough year ahead for Nokia, Ericsson moving ahead: analyst
By Sam Varghesein Telecoms & NBN
Finnish telecommunications equipment provider Nokia will struggle in the coming year with a further reduction in its market… -
Telstra completes successful eSIM trial with MVNOs, will go live 'in the next few months' in 'Australian first'
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Australia's biggest telco, Telstra has announced eSIM activation for all its MVNOs through Telstra Wholesale after a successful… -
Nokia, UTS in five-year deal on 5G innovation facility
By Sam Varghesein Business Telecommunications
Finnish telecommunications equipment vendor Nokia and the University of Technology Sydney, have announced a five-year deal to build… -
Vivo showcases 8K UHD video sent over 5G mmWave at MWC Shanghai 2021
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Chinese smartphone brand vivo conducted a live demonstration of 8K UHD video streaming powered by mmWave 5G, which… -
Macquarie Telecom tips out Telstra, opts for Optus and its 5G in $34m deal
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Signing an exclusive $34m deal to deploy Optus mobile services to its 100,000 business customers, including 5G, MacTel… -
Telstra releases ‘Australia first’ ADAPT S1 security service
By Peter Dinhamin Telecoms & NBN
Telstra has released ADAPT S1, a new service it says puts customers on the path towards achieving Secure… -
Forecast: Fibre segment to drive Australia’s fixed broadband service revenue over next five years
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The total fixed communications services revenue in Australia is expected to increase at a sluggish compound annual growth… -
BlueJeans by Verizon offers purpose-built solutions for Microsoft Teams for the hybrid workspace
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Verizon has announced new enhancements to its BlueJeans Gateway for Microsoft Teams solution, BlueJeans Gateway, as organisations look… -
Sensis sold to Thryv for $250 million
By Peter Dinhamin Business Telecommunications
Digital marketing and directory services provider Sensis has been sold to client experience and small business software provider…
Popular News
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Qualys latest to be attacked through hole in Accellion FTA server
By Sam Varghesein Security
Security firm Qualys has become the latest to be affected by a breach of a file transfer system… -
CANVAS exploit platform leaked on VirusTotal, now on other channels too
By Sam Varghesein Security
A version of the CANVAS exploit platform, that can be used to test the vulnerability of computer systems… -
Report suggest Apple will replace iPad mini with folding iPhone tablet, but why would it?
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With folding phones still much more expensive than traditional phones and tablets, while I hope Apple makes an… -
First look - the 2020 MacBook Air with M1 processor - wow!
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In my hands and in use at various times during the past 48 hours, the MacBook Air with… -
Working Linux exploit for Spectre flaw found by French researcher
By Sam Varghesein Security
A French researcher claims to have found a working exploit for the Spectre vulnerability on Linux systems on… -
Four zero-day exploits used to attack Microsoft Exchange Server
By Sam Varghesein Security
Microsoft has issued an advisory stating that four zero-day exploits are being used to attack versions of Microsoft… -
Plenty of mirth as Recorded Future, NYT and ex-NSA man have a punt each way
By Sam Varghesein Open Sauce
CIA-backed threat intelligence firm Recorded Future has issued a document in which it claims that a China-linked group…
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Microsoft chief's claims on cloud security result in sharp rejoinder
By Sam Varghesein Security
Comments made by Microsoft president Brad Smith to the US Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, which held a… -
Huawei takes a beating as Europe smartphone market drops by 14% in 2020
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The European smartphone market had a rollercoaster of a year in 2020, experiencing a drop of 14% in… -
India says power outage due to human error, not China as NYT alleged
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The Indian Government has said a power outage in Mumbai last year was caused by human error, adding… -
Citrix acquires Wrike for $US 2.25 billion
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Global digital workspace and application deployment vendor, Citrix, today announced it has completed its acquisition of Wrike for… -
Kaspersky launches TinyCheck tool to help in fighting online stalkers
By Sam Varghesein Security
Global security vendor Kaspersky has released an open-source tool known as TinyCheck, to help those who are being…
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