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Progress to acquire Kemp in US$258 million deal
24 September 2021 in DealsHigh-impact business applications provider Progress has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire privately held Kemp, the always-on application experience…
Entrust inks definitive agreement to acquire Antelop Solutions
24 September 2021 in DealsSecure identity, payments and data protection company Entrust has announced a definitive agreement to acquire financial technology company Antelop Solutions.
ARENA launches $50 milion regional Microgrid Pilots Program
24 September 2021 in EnergyThe Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has launched a $50 million Regional Australia Microgrid Pilots Program (RAMPP) to support microgrid…
Europe proposes USB-C as common port for digital devices
24 September 2021 in Technology RegulationThe European Commission has proposed that all wired digital devices should have USB-C as a common port for charging and…
Facebook again shows govt who is the boss in news content deals
24 September 2021 in Open SauceFacebook has once again shown the Australian Government that it cares little about any edicts Canberra may have issued, snubbing…
Apple patches yet another zero-day in its operating systems
24 September 2021 in SecurityApple has issued a patch for a vulnerability in the kernel of its iOS and macOS operating systems, originally a…
Sec firm defends release of Exchange flaw details without telling Microsoft
24 September 2021 in SecurityA researcher at a security firm that disclosed an issue with a protocol in the Microsoft Exchange mail server software…
Subscription entertainment lifts in lockdown
23 September 2021 in StrategyDespite the eased restrictions during early 2021, pandemic-wary Australians are switching on entertainment subscriptions at a rapid pace and had…
AWS to open data centres in New Zealand in 2024 with new AWS region
23 September 2021 in Data CentresAWS announced today the plan to open an infrastructure region in New Zealand in 2024 with a new AWS Asia…
Microsoft Exchange leaking user credentials due to protocol defect
23 September 2021 in SecurityA protocol used by Microsoft Exchange, the popular email server software used by both individuals and businesses, has been found…
Industry accelerating IoT adoption in response to Covid-19, says Inmarsat
22 September 2021 in Internet of ThingsThere has been a rapid increase in the maturity level of organisations adopting the industrial Internet of Things (IoT) since…
TCL's new 20 R 5G phone starts at just $299 with surprisingly good mid-range specs
22 September 2021 in Home TechRetailing for $349 at retail stores while Vodafone offers it to post-paid users for just $299, the TCL 20 R…
Attackers use old Windows ColdFusion server to spread Cring ransomware
22 September 2021 in SecurityOld sometimes is not gold, especially when it comes to ancient versions of ColdFusion running on versions of Windows that…
iTWire's Williams honoured in IT Pro Day Awards
22 September 2021 in IT PeopleiTWire contributor David M Williams has been named IT Mentor of the Year in SolarWinds' annual IT Pro Day Awards.
Payment providers still in tussle with India over local data storage
22 September 2021 in Government Tech PolicyPayment provider Mastercard has become the third company in its sector to be banned from issuing cards in India, with…
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Hitachi Vantara simplifies financial management of cloud operations
24 September 2021 in CloudInfrastructure, analytics and data management provider Hitachi Vantara's new Hitachi Cloud FinOps Services aims to help organisations optimise their cloud…
Siemens and Zscaler partner on integrated zero trust security solutions for OT/IT
24 September 2021 in DealsCOMPANY NEWS: Siemens and Zscaler, the leader in cloud security, are partnering to enable customers to securely access operational technology…
NHMRC picks Link4 as an e-invoicing access point provider
24 September 2021 in Accounting SoftwareThe National Health and Medical Research Council has selected Link4 as an e-invoicing access point provider due to its strong…
Hills takes on Siklu distribution
24 September 2021 in ResellersmmWave fixed wireless specialist Siklu's full range of products are now available through security and networking technology supplier Hills Australia.
Barracuda named a Challenger in the 2021 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Web Application and API Security
24 September 2021 in SecurityEvaluation based on Completeness of Vision and Ability to Execute COMPANY NEWS: Barracuda, a trusted partner and leading provider for…
Synology’s C2 Backup makes file recovery easier
24 September 2021 in Business ITCOMPANY NEWS: Network-attached storage Taiwanese company Synology launches C2 Backup, a C2 cloud application which provides data protection for Windows…
Amazon takes its Fire TV Stick and turns it up to the 4K Max
23 September 2021 in Home TechThe world is awash in the most advanced streaming devices ever, with Amazon's new Fire TV Stick 4K Max amping…
Maaaate: Alexa learns Australia's most unique phrases
23 September 2021 in Home TechStrewth! Having done a vibe check, Alexa speaks 'Strayan at long last, and knows that "Barbie" isn't a plastic doll,…
BlackBerry SecuSUITE offers certified end-to-end end encryption secure group phone calls
23 September 2021 in SecuritySoftware company BlackBerry’s SecuSUITE now provides certified end-to-end encryption of all group phone calls and instant messages for government and…
What does the future hold for 6G?
23 September 2021 in Business TelecomsElectronics company LG has successfully demonstrated the transmission and reception of wireless 6G THz data over 100 metres in an…
Demand for safe, secure, and intelligent transportation systems on the rise, says Mouser Electronics
23 September 2021 in 5GTrends surrounding intelligent transportation systems are the highlight of the 2021 Empowering Innovation Together, a program launched by semiconductors and…
Dialpad and TelcoDataCloud deliver communication solutions to help enterprises
23 September 2021 in Telecoms & NBNAI-powered cloud communication platform Dialpad partners with telecommunications service and consultancy provider TelcoDataCloud to future-proof businesses with communications solutions and…
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The Tranya T10B earbuds now enhanced with low-latency gaming and switchable audio modes
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Ethnicity and race may determine which open-source software projects in GitHub may be accepted; White had more projects than Asian, Black, and Hispanic: study
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The Epos B20 microphone makes anyone a broadcaster
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The Creative Stage V2 Soundbar provides room-filling atmospheric sound at an affordable price
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The Vissles V84 mechanical keyboard - the compact keyboard that does it all
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Zega smart cookware does the cooking for you without gas, electricity, or risk of burning
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Lenovo's Yoga Slim 7i Carbon 13-inch - an ultra light, long-lasting, powerful laptop from a sub-$1000 price
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Intel's Ultrabook concept wanted its PCs to be as thin and light as they are today, while sporting…
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Facebook again shows govt who is the boss in news content deals
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BlackBerry goes where no security vendor has gone before
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Australia move on Digicel sale contradicts its policy on Huawei
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Australian big business barely meeting modern slavery disclosures
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While the world scrambled to be GDPR-compliant it appears companies are barely striving to do the minimum when… -
Red Hat 2021 ANZ partner award winners announced
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Keeping a cohesive and engaged IT team during a pandemic
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Yes, open-plan offices do suck
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ABC mum when asked if iview user data is fed to Google, Facebook
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The ABC is unwilling to say whether it provides Google and Facebook access to the data of iview…
Telecommunications
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Former Vocus Chair charged with insider trading
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ASIC has levelled two counts of insider trading charges against Vaughan Garfield Bowen, of Brighton, Victoria. Bowen appeared… -
Australia ranks 55 and New Zealand 20 out of 224 in 2021 Worldwide Broadband Speed League
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Accelerating fibre deployments fuel 7% Y/Y growth for broadband equipment, Dell’Oro Group report
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iiNet backs Sydney Sixers in BBL and WBBL for 2021/22 season
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Dialpad and TelcoDataCloud deliver communication solutions to help enterprises
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Nexon Asia Pacific acquires Veridian Solutions
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Telstra investor day T25 strategy
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VIDEO: Oppo's Communication 5G Lab newly upgraded in collaboration with Ericsson
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Realme realises reality of ranking as world's 6th largest smartphone company
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It's easy to forget Realme is just three years old, but in that time, has grown significantly, becoming…
Popular News
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Attackers use old Windows ColdFusion server to spread Cring ransomware
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Telstra launches two hour delivery service in selected Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne stores
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NCS hires Key to lead sales and marketing
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Versent Asia bolsters senior ranks
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Cygnett ring light remote recalled
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Victoria's Dept of Education and Training selects Samsung AX90T air purifiers as part of 'safe return-to-school plan'
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Issues found with REvil decryptor issued by Bitdefender
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Madison Technologies earns Cisco operational technology value added reseller status
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BluGlass hires US exec as president
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Amazon takes its Fire TV Stick and turns it up to the 4K Max
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The world is awash in the most advanced streaming devices ever, with Amazon's new Fire TV Stick 4K… -
Apple patches yet another zero-day in its operating systems
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Apple has issued a patch for a vulnerability in the kernel of its iOS and macOS operating systems,… -
Semiconductor market seen growing by 17.3%, shortage set to end by mid-2022
By Sam Varghesein Development
The market for semiconductors is expected to grow by 17.3% year-on-year globally, against a figure of 10.8% in…
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