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Automation startup Black.ai closes $5.4m seed-plus round
28 June 2022 in MarketAustralian computer vision and automation startup Black.ai has closed a $5.4 million seed-plus round led by Jelix Ventures, taking its…
Geelong community solar program ‘boosts renewable energy’ across region
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Regulator ACMA targets SMS and identity theft phone scams as compliance priorities
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Apple dominates 1Q22 premium smartphone sales with 62% due to iPhone 13
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EFF cybersecurity head warns US women to delete their period tracking apps in post Roe v. Wade world
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Consumers want personalisation, but ‘don’t trust brands’ with their data: Twilio
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NZ competition regulator's warning puts consumer electronics sector on notice over resale price maintenance
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Samsung Australia hit with $14 million penalty by ACCC over Galaxy phones water resistance claims
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OCI Dedicated Regions now available to smaller customers
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Fleet Space selects Konica Minolta to provide 3D printing solution
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NSW universities, industry, local governments tackle state’s air quality issue
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Ping Identity focus on startups with launch of new venture capital fund
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Bridj provides fleet management software for 2022 Commonwealth Games
21 June 2022 in Business SoftwareAustralian transport software specialist Bridj will provide fleet operations and asset management technology for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.
Movie Frenzy returns with a selection of blockbuster hits for movie buffs
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NTT boosts fan experience for Tour de France and TDF Femmes
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Checkbox appoints James Dougherty to head US expansion
28 June 2022 in People MovesAustralian workflow automation software company, Checkbox, has appointed James Dougherty to spearhead its US expansion strategy, including building and scaling…
Advent One acquires Layer 8 Networks
28 June 2022 in DealsConsultancy firm Advent One has acquired Layer 8 Networks, a provider of unified communications, networking, and network security services.
Metronet deploys Nokia PON technology
28 June 2022 in DealsUS fibre-optic network provider Metronet deploys Nokia’s next-generation PON technology to deliver 10GB/s speeds to subscribers with an upgrade path…
Communications Alliance report: Complaint ratio increased but still 30% lower compared to last year
28 June 2022 in Government TechAlthough there is a slight rise in the overall complaint ratio compared to the previous quarter, it is still 30%…
Appian announces free educational coding program for aspiring developers
28 June 2022 in EducationCloud computing enterprise software company Appian announced #lowcode4all, a free program that provides access to low-code education and certification to…
Rimini Street beefs State Library of Victoria’s support systems and security
28 June 2022 in DealsThe State Library of Victoria has commissioned enterprise software products and services provider Rimini Street to support and maintain its…
Zscaler opens data centres in Canberra and Auckland
28 June 2022 in SecurityCloud security specialist Zscaler has established co-located data centres in Canberra and Auckland.
Give your PC the upgrade it deserves with PNY XLR8 Gaming EPIC-X RGB DDR4 RAM
28 June 2022 in Computers & peripheralsThe greatest way to give new life to any PC, and with the best bang for buck, is to upgrade…
Honeywell provides visibility and control to ‘help realise’ carbon neutral buildings
28 June 2022 in ICT Energy and SustainabilityBuilding controls company Honeywell is using its carbon energy management software - Carbon & Energy Management - aimed at helping…
MYOB minds its own business with Snowflake
27 June 2022 in DataBusiness software provider MYOB has adopted the Snowflake Data Cloud to improve data access, management and analysis.
Lenovo’s Workspace Solutions offer hybrid work flexibility
27 June 2022 in Business ITHardware and software vendor Lenovo announces the launch of its Workspace Solutions portfolio to provide employees with flexible working options,…
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Give your PC the upgrade it deserves with PNY XLR8 Gaming EPIC-X RGB DDR4 RAM
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Review: Oppo Find X5 Lite lives up to its name
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Review: With Find X5 Pro, Oppo can pose challenge to Apple and Samsung
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The D-Link G415 AX1500 4G smart router opens your home, office, or Winnebago to the world
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The Huawei Watch GT Runner smartwatch helps you work, rest and play ... day in, day out
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Always look your best on any video call with these portable lighting options from Hypop
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The AI-powered Obsbot Tiny 4K webcam keeps you looking good anywhere, anytime
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The Alogic DX3 universal docking station brings power and vision to your working day
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The Logitech Lift is the wrist-friendly ergonomic mouse for everyone
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Rest easy with the Happy Plugs Play pink gold headphones that look good, sound good, and keep your child safe
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Crush your enemies anywhere with the portable competitive K70 RGB TKL keyboard
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ABC reports firms slyly collecting data, fails to disclose it's in same game
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No kidding, Microsoft now charges firms to tackle Windows ransomware
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Microsoft, the company that produces Windows which is the target of practically every ransomware attack, is now offering… -
Nine's leaders' debate just a badly organised shouting match
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ABC unlikely to decide news presenter's fate before election is done
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Election campaign unmasks journalists for what they really are
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Google exposed as it bids to show up Microsoft over security
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Google's bid to position itself as some kind of competitor to Microsoft based on its security credentials has… -
Murdoch, Zuckerberg, Bezos, Brin, Page are all A-okay. But Musk???
By Sam Varghesein Open Sauce
The objections to Elon Musk buying Twitter can be distilled down to one simple thing: his policies will… -
AFR shows it does not know difference between poll and focus group
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Whatever happened to the government's ransomware action plan?
By Sam Varghesein Open Sauce
Last October, with great fanfare, Home Affairs Minister Karen Andrews announced the Ransomware Action Plan, vowing to make…
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Comments
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Re: iTWire - Review: Oppo Find X5 Lite lives up to its name
With all respect, i think you did not spend a lot of time testing the phone and undervalue it because[…]
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Re: iTWire - Samsung Australia hit with $14 million penalty by ACCC over Galaxy phones water resistance claims
What about all the customers they turned away and refused to fix their phones due to 'water damage'. I had[…]
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Re: iTWire - Singapore leads fastest internet speed in fixed broadband category; UAE and Qatar top mobile internet speed
....and Australia is no where to been seen...
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Re: iTWire - UK approves Assange extradition to US, WikiLeaks says it will appeal
Exactly. And the source document makes it clear that Assange is being pursued for his alleged involvement in the hacking,[…]
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Re: iTWire - UK approves Assange extradition to US, WikiLeaks says it will appeal
You can believe whatever you want. The source document is there for people to see the facts.
