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deVere Group’s Green calls for more regulatory scrutiny of Bitcoin, crypto currencies
18 January 2021 in Technology RegulationGreater regulatory scrutiny of cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin must become a priority as they continue to play an increasingly normalised…
US revokes some licences issued for sales to Huawei, to deny others
18 January 2021 in Government Tech PolicyIn its last days, the Trump administration has revoked licences issued to some US companies to sell goods to Huawei,…
US places Chinese firm Xiaomi on blacklist, claims it has military links
18 January 2021 in Technology RegulationXiaomi Corporation, the third biggest smartphone manufacturer, has become the latest Chinese company to be added to a US list…
Samsung’s Galaxy S21 range fully ready for business: Danny Mandrides
15 January 2021 in Business ITSharing some B2B insights on Samsung’s just launched and most advanced S-series flagships yet, the S21, S21+ and S21 Ultra…
Google Cloud, Nokia team up on 5G development
15 January 2021 in Business TelecommunicationsGoogle Cloud and Nokia have announced a global, strategic partnership aimed at jointly developing cloud-native 5G Core solutions for communications…
MUST WATCH: Samsung's new S21 models and Galaxy Buds Pro seek smartphone supremacy from A$1249 to $2149
15 January 2021 in Home TechThe annual battle for the best smartphone technology continues, with Samsung exerting its power as the maker of the most…
Ericsson chief asks his own country to lift Huawei ban
15 January 2021 in Government Tech PolicyIt may take some time to digest this, but the the head of Sweden's telecommunications equipment vendor, Ericsson, is lobbying…
Pauline Hanson's website redirected to refugee council site
15 January 2021 in SecurityUnknown individuals have redirected the website of One Nation's Pauline Hanson so that anyone who attempts to visit it will…
Leading Edge Data Centres signs infrastructure deal with NBN Co
15 January 2021 in Telecoms & NBNLeading Edge Data Centres has reached an agreement with the NBN Co to build infrastructure for all RSPs to connect…
In conversation with Oracle's Callan Mantell
14 January 2021 in Enterprise SolutionsWhere is the forefront of technology in the construction industry?
Cryptocurrencies and ransomware in 2021
14 January 2021 in SecurityDo Industry executives think our lives will improve? Or will it be Groundhog Year?
50% of Australians now covered by Telstra 5G in 'major rollout milestone'
14 January 2021 in Telecoms & NBNWith one in two Aussies now living in Telstra's 5G coverage footprint, Telstra says this progress shows it is on…
Fujitsu announces breakthrough in AI recognition of complex actions
14 January 2021 in DevelopmentFujitsu has announced the development of an AI based technology that can recognise and analyse complex human movements.
Microsoft source code access: assume the worst, says Israeli firm
14 January 2021 in SecurityThe lack of timing and detail in Microsoft's announcement about its source code being accessed by the attackers who used…
New China by-law takes a page out of the American playbook
14 January 2021 in Government Tech PolicyChina has introduced a new by-law that will allow its companies to sue for damages in the event that their…
LogRhythm boosts security capabilities with MistNet acquisition
14 January 2021 in SecuritySecurity intelligence company LogRhythm has acquired cloud-based analytics platform and threat detection provider MistNet.
Intel does what was expected and installs a new chief executive
14 January 2021 in People MovesANALYSIS In announcing the departure of Bob Swan as chief executive, Intel has made sure to mention that the announcement…
Cool things on display at CES 2021
13 January 2021 in Home TechPhones with scrolling screens, home robots, UV-C office and classroom disinfection bots, giant 4K and 8K TVs, glasses that project…
Breaking IT News
Chilling news: Finder says 'one in three streamers experience buffering issues regularly'
18 January 2021 in Home TechTurning the phrase "Netflix and Chill" on its head, Finder says that buffering issues experienced by those watching streaming media…
Why transparency unlocks the full potential of AI in cybersecurity
18 January 2021 in Business ITGuest Opinion: The concept of sharing is an unfamiliar one in cybersecurity. When your goal is keeping your employees and…
Circles.Life offers students over 20% off discounts on phone and data plans
18 January 2021 in Telecoms & NBNIf there's one thing we know about mobile phone and data plans, it's that they get better all the time,…
Small businesses shift quickly to digital as they adapt to impact of COVID-19
18 January 2021 in StrategySmall businesses have been among the hardest hit by COVID-19 in Australia but new research on the impact on their…
WhatsApp puts off privacy changes after users desert it in droves
18 January 2021 in AppsEnd-to-end encrypted messaging platform WhatsApp has put off privacy changes it planned, after pushback from users who have been moving…
Taiwan telco APT signs 5G deal with Ericsson
18 January 2021 in Telecoms & NBNTaiwan's Asia Pacific Telecom has selected Sweden's Ericsson to modernise its LTE network, the telecommunications firm says, adding that this…
Belkin wireless charger recalled
18 January 2021 in MobilityCertain Belkin portable wireless chargers with model numbers WIZ003auBK-APL & WIZ003auWH-APL have been recalled.
Juniper Networks and Türk Telecom create joint innovation path for accelerated Open RAN dev and deployment
15 January 2021 in Telecoms & NBNAn exclusive global license agreement has been signed covering RAN technology, expertise and commercial deployment commitment to advance shift toward…
VoiceVibes gives Bigtincan a US$2 million vibe
15 January 2021 in Listed TechASX-listed sales enablement vendor Bigtincan has acquired voice analytics specialist VoiceVibes.
Billions of records exposed by security breaches in 2020, says Tenable
15 January 2021 in SecurityThirty-five percent of security breaches in 2020 were caused by ransomware attacks, resulting in tremendous financial cost, while between January…
Semiconductor revenue up globally in 2020 after drop in 2019
15 January 2021 in HardwareGlobal revenue from semiconductors rebounded from a drop of 12% in 2019 to register an increase of 7.3% or US$449.8…
Asana's Project Overview boosts collaboration
15 January 2021 in Business SoftwareWork management platform provider Asana has introduced Project Overview to make it easier for people to find detailed information and…
New 4TB consumer SSDs from WD
14 January 2021 in Home TechWestern Digital has announced four 4TB portable consumer SSDs.
Talend taps Fazackerley to lead ANZ sales
14 January 2021 in People MovesData integration specialist Talend has appointed Mark Fazackerley to the role of regional vice president of sales for Australia and…
Pietschner promoted to APAC role at Capgemini
14 January 2021 in People MovesConsultancy Capgemini has promoted Olaf Pietschner to a regional leadership role, among other senior appointments announced by the company.
Weebit Nano appoints industry veteran Ishai Naveh as CTO
14 January 2021 in People MovesAustralian-listed Israeli company Weebit Nano has appointed non-volatile memory (NVM) veteran Ishai Naveh as Chief Technology Officer (CTO).
Heritage Bank teams up with Experian to speed up loan approvals
14 January 2021 in Enterprise SolutionsAustralian biggest customer-owned bank, Heritage Bank, has partnered with global information services company Experian to set up a loans origination…
Oracle launches Apex Application Development service and Oracle Database 21c
14 January 2021 in Business SoftwareOracle has released its low-code Apex Application Development service and announced the availability of Oracle Database 21c on Oracle Cloud.
Southern Cross picks SES to bridge cable upgrade
13 January 2021 in Telecoms & NBNSouthern Cross Cables is using SES Networks' O3b satellite constellation to improve communications between Nukunonu of Tokelau, Kiritimati Island of…
WiFi 6E uses 6GHz band to faster, congestion-free WiFi: Netgear first to deliver a 6E router
13 January 2021 in Home TechEvery year, new phones, new CPUs, new everything arrives in the hope you’ll upgrade at some point, with WiFi getting…
LG's Smart TVs will get Google's Stadia cloud gaming in late 2021
13 January 2021 in Home TechWith a TV so much more than just a way to pick up free-to-air signals these days, and in 2021…
Reviews
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Review - Jabra Evolve2 40 wired headset brings all-day comfort for all your audio needs
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 in Computers & peripherals
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Review - Poly Elara 60W and Voyager Focus UC bring desktop telephony to your mobile device
Every now and then a piece of kit comes along that's entertainingly clever, solving a problem you didn't…
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Review: D-Link DIR-2150
The D-Link DIR-2150 is an AC2100 Wi-Fi Gigabit router that the company says is suitable for medium-sized homes.
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YubiKey 5C NFC with USB-C is your essential multi-device protection
There are things we all know we should do; floss our teeth, phone our mothers, wear clean underwear…
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SolarWinds NTA puts the network admin's finger on the networking pulse
REVIEW PROMOTION The network has always been important, and even more so in this day of cloud computing…
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Review: hardware makes the Huawei nova 7i purchase worthwhile
By Sam Varghese
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
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EPOS EXPAND 80 conference speakerphone lets you focus on clarity and collaboration
Experienced audio hardware provider, EPOS, has launched an enterprise-grade Bluetooth speakerphone delivering crisp, clear sound for up to…
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The Nextbase 622GW 4K dash cam hits Australia, making an ideal gift for the driver in your life
Global dash cam manufacturer, Nextbase, launched its premium 622GW 4K model in Australia last month - and this…
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Review: realme C12 has good looks and will not break the bank
By Sam Varghesein Mobile devices
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Outlook PST Repair is the solution to sysadmin PST and OST headaches
REVIEW PROMOTION: Storing all your email online is great, but offline email is still critical. Besides the obvious…
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Review: realme C11 offers a number of good features for the price
By Sam Varghese
Chinese smartphone maker realme appears to have taken a glance at the number of low-priced devices emerging from…
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Review: OPPO A53s – here is another one, just like the other one
By Sam Varghese
There's very little to differentiate OPPO's A53s smartphone from its half-brother, the A53, which was reviewed last week.…
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The Database Is No Longer Slow With SolarWinds Database Performance Analyzer
REVIEW PROMOTION: Imagine spending all day tuning a database query only to find performance problems are external to…
Opinion
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Russia, Reuters and postcards make for a very silly red scare
By Sam Varghesein Open Sauce
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Which programming language and technologies should you learn in 2021?
It’s 2021 and if you’re looking to learn a new programming language, DevOps tool, public cloud, or infrastructure…
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NBN 'fully built' though 35,000 premises still unconnected. Don't they count?
By Sam Varghese
Thirty-five thousand Australian premises are yet to be connected to the national broadband network, but Communications Minister Paul…
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Bid to explain Red Hat's killing of CentOS makes users angrier
By Sam Varghese
An attempt by long-time Red Hat employee Karsten Wade to mollify those who are upset over the killing…
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News media code: ball firmly in Federal Govt's court
By Sam Varghese
The next move in the battle over the news media code lies with the government, after Google essentially…
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FireEye and Microsoft silent on source of attacks, others pile on
By Sam Varghese
Neither American cyber security firm FireEye nor software giant Microsoft, the two companies which carried out an investigation…
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Fedora users, move to Debian or openSUSE before Red Hat shafts you
By Sam Varghese
Users of the Fedora Linux community distribution would do well to switch over to an alternative like Debian…
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After CentOS, the next one to bite the dust will be Fedora
By Sam Varghese
When Oracle Corporation, a company that is not exactly known for being friendly to free software and open…
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FireEye break-in: Mandia has forgotten that charity begins at home
By Sam Varghese
Whenever FireEye, the cyber security firm that just had its crown jewels compromised, publishes a report on some…
Telecommunications
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nbn claims '5G long-range transmission world record' for fixed wireless
Claiming a "world-record" for long-range 5G transmission using mmWave technology, Australia's government-owned National Broadband Network company is actively…
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Juniper Networks and Türk Telecom create joint innovation path for accelerated Open RAN dev and deployment
An exclusive global license agreement has been signed covering RAN technology, expertise and commercial deployment commitment to advance…
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50% of Australians now covered by Telstra 5G in 'major rollout milestone'
With one in two Aussies now living in Telstra's 5G coverage footprint, Telstra says this progress shows it…
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Google Cloud, Nokia team up on 5G development
By Peter Dinham
Google Cloud and Nokia have announced a global, strategic partnership aimed at jointly developing cloud-native 5G Core solutions…
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Battery backup 'remains essential for telecommunications resilience'
Research firm Venture Insights points out that in south-east Australia's 2019-20 bushfires, about 88% of the telecommunications outages…
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Southern Cross picks SES to bridge cable upgrade
Southern Cross Cables is using SES Networks' O3b satellite constellation to improve communications between Nukunonu of Tokelau, Kiritimati…
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Mega trends in Asia-Pacific to drive the 5G enterprise market to 2024
Analyst says enterprises should explore 5G capabilities to serve their wireless connectivity requirements to support future applications
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Leading Edge Data Centres signs infrastructure deal with NBN Co
By Sam Varghese
Leading Edge Data Centres has reached an agreement with the NBN Co to build infrastructure for all RSPs…
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Taiwan telco APT signs 5G deal with Ericsson
By Sam Varghese
Taiwan's Asia Pacific Telecom has selected Sweden's Ericsson to modernise its LTE network, the telecommunications firm says, adding…
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Alleged SolarWinds attackers offer stolen Microsoft, Cisco source code for sale
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Attackers who claim they are responsible for the supply chain attack on the Texas firm SolarWinds, say they…
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Microsoft source code access: assume the worst, says Israeli firm
By Sam Varghese
The lack of timing and detail in Microsoft's announcement about its source code being accessed by the attackers…
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Cryptocurrencies and ransomware in 2021
By David Heathin Security
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Samsung’s Galaxy S21 range fully ready for business: Danny Mandrides
Sharing some B2B insights on Samsung’s just launched and most advanced S-series flagships yet, the S21, S21+ and…
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MUST WATCH: Samsung's new S21 models and Galaxy Buds Pro seek smartphone supremacy from A$1249 to $2149
The annual battle for the best smartphone technology continues, with Samsung exerting its power as the maker of…
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Talend taps Fazackerley to lead ANZ sales
Data integration specialist Talend has appointed Mark Fazackerley to the role of regional vice president of sales for…
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Sony SRS-RA3000 delivers immersive audio
Sony's SRS-RA3000 home speaker uses the company's "unique spatial sound technologies" to "fill your room with your favourite…
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Australian organisations follow innovation, digital transformation path in face of COVID-19 pandemic: claim
By Peter Dinham
Many Australian businesses believe COVID-19 has presented them with an opportunity to innovate, according to new research by…
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WiFi 6E uses 6GHz band to faster, congestion-free WiFi: Netgear first to deliver a 6E router
Every year, new phones, new CPUs, new everything arrives in the hope you’ll upgrade at some point, with…
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Pietschner promoted to APAC role at Capgemini
Consultancy Capgemini has promoted Olaf Pietschner to a regional leadership role, among other senior appointments announced by the…
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VIDEO Interview: Autodesk A/NZ MD, Andy Cunningham explains how Autodesk lets you 'reimagine what's possible'
Autodesk has stayed ahead of the curve over nearly the last four decades to become a true powerhouse…