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CGI to acquire tech consultancy Unico
07 December 2021 in StrategyGlobal IT and business consulting services firms CGI has announced that its subsidiary, CGI Technology and Solutions Australia Pty Limited,…
The price of electricity around the world
07 December 2021 in EnergyA recent report maps the price of electricity in every country around the world.
Coles plans major hiring of digital professionals for ecommerce business
07 December 2021 in RecruitmentColes plans to hire more than 70 digital professionals to join its eCommerce business, in a move the retail giant says…
bp, Schneider Electric ink deal on low carbon energy solutions
06 December 2021 in EnergyIntegrated energy company bp and digital transformation of energy management and automation provider Schneider Electric have signed a Memorandum of…
New hydrogen clusters to support future clean hydrogen industry
05 December 2021 in EnergyThree new regional hydrogen technology clusters have been identified to further support the development of Australia’s future clean hydrogen industry.
RACV powers Victoria’s Airey’s Inlet community centre with solar
05 December 2021 in EnergyThe Royal Automobile Club of Victoria (RACV) has equipped Aireys Inlet Community Centre in Victoria’s surf coast region with solar…
New legislation aimed to protect consumers and support competition
04 December 2021 in Technology RegulationThe Telstra Corporation and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2021, has passed, guaranteeing that important consumer outcomes continue to be delivered…
Aussie Broadband proposes to acquire Over the Wire in a recommended transaction
04 December 2021 in Telecoms & NBNAussie Broadband Limited (ABB) announced that it has entered into a Scheme Implementation Deed with Over the Wire Limited (OTW)…
Ubiquiti ex-worker held over data theft, extortion bid: DoJ
02 December 2021 in SecurityAn ex-employee of the wireless data communication and wired products maker Ubiquiti has been arrested and charged with data theft…
Don't be Square, go round the Block
02 December 2021 in Listed TechSquare, the company best known for its card transaction processing service and its associated POS software, is changing its name…
Government partners with industry to stop scam text messages
02 December 2021 in Technology RegulationThe Federal Government says it has taken strong action to shut down scam text messages, making an important regulatory amendment…
Qualcomm delivers 3rd-gen Snapdragon 8cx for mobile computers, gaming and 7c+ for 'entry level' laptops
02 December 2021 in Home TechThe race to perfect the Arm platform to power ultra slim and light Windows 11 and Chromebook PCs is hotting…
EU tech firms file anti-trust complaint against Microsoft
02 December 2021 in Technology RegulationOpen-source file syncing and sharing software company Nextcloud, along with 30 other technology companies in the EU, has filed an…
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…
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Epson simplifies colour matching with SD-10 spectrophotometer
07 December 2021 in Print SolutionsEpson's SD-10 spectrophotometer is said to be a highly accurate, compact and affordable spectrophotometer that can be used to digitise…
Nokia to drive KDDI’s 5G transition with standalone core and monetisation solutions
07 December 2021 in 5GNokia announced that Japanese operator KDDI has selected Nokia’s 5G Core and Converged Charging software to support its transition to…
Bendigo and Adelaide Bank automates its operations with EncompaaS cloud platform
07 December 2021 in CloudBendigo and Adelaide Bank has picked the EncompaaS cloud platform to automate its regulatory and business governance obligations for electronic…
Fibre outperforms other tech during lockdown in NZ
07 December 2021 in Telecoms & NBNAuckland experienced no significant drop in broadband performance compared with the rest of New Zealand during lockdown, the latest Measuring…
Mobile network investment continues but focus is on 5G in major cities
07 December 2021 in 5GAustralia’s three mobile network operators, Telstra, Singtel Optus and TPG Telecom made significant investments in mobile infrastructure between January 2018…
Applications now open for Regional Connectivity Program funding
07 December 2021 in Telecoms & NBNThe Government has launched the second round of a program aimed at further boosting digital connectivity in regional and remote…
Speedcast unveils network-optimised remote video streaming solution
07 December 2021 in Business TelecommunicationsSpeedcast, a communications and IT services provider, announced the launch of Speedcast SmartView, a network-optimised remote video and audio communications…
Sydney and Newcastle use artificial intelligence and edge computing to improve road mobility
07 December 2021 in Government TechSydney and Newcastle are deploying artificial intelligence and edge computing technology in a trial to improve customer journey, safety, and…
Marketplacer raises $38 million
07 December 2021 in DealsMarketplace platform provider Marketplacer has raised $38 million from a range of investors.
Agile organisations are the most successful, says Zendesk, and here's how you can be too
06 December 2021 in CIO TrendsResearch commissioned by Zendesk, the SaaS-based customer support and experience platform, shows agility is tied to the longevity of business…
Tranya continues its journey of affordable bluetooth earbuds with the Tranya T20
06 December 2021 in Computers & peripheralsTranya isn't new to iTWire or readers; this audio brand has a mission of making quality, engineer-tuned and feature-rich audio…
VIDEO Interview: CommScope's Sanjiv Verma talks the latest evolved IoT and smart building solutions for hotels and hospitality
06 December 2021 in Business ITGUEST INTERVIEW: RUCKUS Networks is well known for its highly rated enterprise-class wireless solutions, with the company purchased by CommScope…
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Tranya continues its journey of affordable bluetooth earbuds with the Tranya T20
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The portable but powerful X4 BlueAnt Bluetooth speaker makes your party a winner
in Computers & peripherals
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The 1MORE ColorBuds 2 - tiny earbuds, big sound
in Computers & peripherals
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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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PRODUCT PROMOTION - Five reasons why you need Zebra's ET80/ET85 (ET8X) Rugged Tablet
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Dominate the enemy with the Corsair M65 RGB Ultra Wireless mouse
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A great gamer needs a great mouse, and Corsair's latest mouse comes with sub-millisecond transmission, a 26,000 DPI… -
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…
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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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Aussie Broadband proposes to acquire Over the Wire in a recommended transaction
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TPG Telecom partners with Fortinet to launch high-capacity, 5G-ready secure SD-WAN
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Fortinet and TPG Telecom announced the launch of TPG Telecom’s 5G-ready Secure SD-WAN solution based on Fortinet’s Security… -
World Mobile launches unique balloon-driven hybrid mobile network in Zanzibar
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World Mobile is launching its unique hybrid mobile network supported by low altitude platform balloons in Zanzibar, as… -
Applications now open for Regional Connectivity Program funding
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The Government has launched the second round of a program aimed at further boosting digital connectivity in regional… -
Speedcast unveils network-optimised remote video streaming solution
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Speedcast, a communications and IT services provider, announced the launch of Speedcast SmartView, a network-optimised remote video and… -
Fibre outperforms other tech during lockdown in NZ
in Telecoms & NBN
Auckland experienced no significant drop in broadband performance compared with the rest of New Zealand during lockdown, the…
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Illumio launches new Technology Alliance Partner Program
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Samsung explains how it protects Samsung smartphones from cyberattacks
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With smartphone the centre of how we work, live and play, and for many, according to Samsung, even… -
KnowBe4’s team of cybersecurity experts release predictions for 2022
By KnowBe4GUEST RESEARCH: KnowBe4, the provider of the world’s largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform, hasannounced its…in Security
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Qualcomm delivers 3rd-gen Snapdragon 8cx for mobile computers, gaming and 7c+ for 'entry level' laptops
in Home Tech
The race to perfect the Arm platform to power ultra slim and light Windows 11 and Chromebook PCs… -
Qualcomm reboots 8 series flagship Snapdragon with new name, smarter smarts to fight everyone
in Home Tech
With Apple arguably the world's most advanced SoC maker for smartphones, tablets and computers, the ARM and x86… -
Frollo, Beyond Bank team up on Open Banking solution
By Staff Writerin Strategy
Australian Open Banking provider Frollois partnering with customer-owned bank, Beyond Bank, using Frollo’s CDR gateway to improve multi-banking… -
AustCyber relaunches Explorer to track state of cyber security job market
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Australia’s Cyber Security Growth Network AustCyber has relaunched AUCyberExplorer, an interactive tool that tracks the state of the… -
TPG Telecom partners with Fortinet to launch high-capacity, 5G-ready secure SD-WAN
in Business Telecommunications
Fortinet and TPG Telecom announced the launch of TPG Telecom’s 5G-ready Secure SD-WAN solution based on Fortinet’s Security…
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Ubiquiti ex-worker held over data theft, extortion bid: DoJ
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An ex-employee of the wireless data communication and wired products maker Ubiquiti has been arrested and charged with… -
How MSSPs can take advantage of growing demands for security-as-a-service
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COMPANY NEWS by Watchguard Technologies: Having invested significant sums in IT security equipment and software over many years,… -
bp, Schneider Electric ink deal on low carbon energy solutions
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Integrated energy company bp and digital transformation of energy management and automation provider Schneider Electric have signed a… -
Don't be Square, go round the Block
in Listed Tech
Square, the company best known for its card transaction processing service and its associated POS software, is changing…
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