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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…
Former Vocus Chair charged with insider trading
20 September 2021 in Telecoms & NBNASIC has levelled two counts of insider trading charges against Vaughan Garfield Bowen, of Brighton, Victoria. Bowen appeared on 14…
Nokia has recommenced participation in the O-RAN Alliance
20 September 2021 in 5GThe O-RAN Alliance has issued a statement that it remains fully committed to its mission of delivering open, intelligent, virtualised…
Australia ranks 55 and New Zealand 20 out of 224 in 2021 Worldwide Broadband Speed League
20 September 2021 in Telecoms & NBNAnalysis of over 1.1 billion broadband speed tests worldwide has revealed where almost every country, territory and region sits in…
Issues found with REvil decryptor issued by Bitdefender
20 September 2021 in SecurityIssues have been identified with a decryptor released by security firm Bitdefender for files encrypted by the REvil ransomware group…
OnLoop out of beta, now launched
17 September 2021 in MarketSingaore-based AI and behavioural science powered platform OnLoop has announced that the product is now available to all users, after…
Australians ‘struggle’ up against network security breaches
17 September 2021 in SecurityAustralian organisations are struggling with network breaches, ransomware attacks, remote work, and more, according to the latest network security report…
Rod Sims appointed to International Competition Network role
17 September 2021 in Technology RegulationThe chief of Australia’s competition watchdog, Rod Sims, has been confirmed as the new vice chair digital co-ordination and Asia-Pacific…
Kiwi software to help ease in big change in Australian energy market
17 September 2021 in EnergyAustralian energy operators will use a solution from a New Zealand company to handle the biggest change in regulations in…
Space Machines, Fleet Space partner on nanosatellites launches
16 September 2021 in SpaceIn-space logistics provider Space Machines Company (SMC) has inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to test the deployment of nanosatellites…
Reuters scribes claim exclusive three years after it came to light
16 September 2021 in SecurityA story about US mercenaries going to work for the UAE Government, without obtaining the necessary American clearances, was claimed…
Breaking IT News
VIDEO: Oppo's Communication 5G Lab newly upgraded in collaboration with Ericsson
23 September 2021 in Telecoms & NBNOppo's newly upgraded Communications Lab, with Ericsson's help, has three major modules, a Radio Frequency Lab, a Protocol Lab and…
Sigma Healthcare, SAP partner to deliver new customer portal
23 September 2021 in HealthPharmaceutical wholesaler Sigma Healthcare has partered with SAP to create a new customer portal to improve how Sigma customers order…
Buzz around iPhone 12 drives 5G smartphone shipments in emerging markets
23 September 2021 in MobilityShipments of 5G smartphones to emerging markets rose by 6.5% in the second quarter of 2021 compared to the first…
Cohesity fiscal 2021 results shatter previous performance records as customers embrace next-gen data management with built-in ransomware data protection
23 September 2021 in MarketCOMPANY NEWS: Cohesity, a leader in next-gen data management, today announced record-breaking fourth quarter and fiscal year 2021 results, ending…
Microsoft tweaks its Surface portfolio
23 September 2021 in HardwareMicrosoft unveils the largest update to its Surface portfolio: with PixelSense displays, new pen technology, mics and cameras, silicon and…
Linktree deploys Fastly’s edge cloud platform and cloud-based web application
23 September 2021 in Business ITCOMPANY NEWS: Melbourne-based linking platform Linktree has deployed global edge cloud platform provider Fastly’s edge cloud platform and next-gen cloud-based…
Ping Identity survey finds greater appetite among Australians for password alternatives that make login easy and prioritise privacy
23 September 2021 in SecurityCOMPANY NEWS by Ping Identity: The global transformation of daily life has changed how people everywhere interact with brands. With…
Trend Micro launches first Trend Micro Cloud One data centre in Sydney
23 September 2021 in SecurityTrend Micro has announced the launch of its Trend Micro Cloud One regional data centre in Sydney, supporting data sovereignty…
Qualtrics establishes dedicated ANZ public sector business unit, completes IRAP assessment
22 September 2021 in StrategyQualtrics has announced the expansion of its public sector operations to help governments across Australia and New Zealand improve the…
Instaclustr announces general availability of fully managed Apache Cassandra 4.0
22 September 2021 in DataInstaclustr has announced it is providing Cassandra 4.0 as a managed service across all major clouds, continuing its mission of…
Audeze announces its new LCD-5 flagship reference headphones for the ultimate audio aficionado
22 September 2021 in EntertainmentAudeze bills itself as the leading audio technology brand and premium headphone manufacturer, and has announced its new reference audio…
VIDEO interview: Rashays' Rami Ykmour brandishes serious anti-COVID cachet with amazing new restaurant-friendly safety products
22 September 2021 in Business ITGUEST INTERVIEW: The Rashays cachet isn't just for top quality dining across an incredible 30 Rashays Family Restaurants, but now…
Reviews
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Put your best face forward with the Poly P15 video bar
in Computers & peripherals
One thing that doesn't end with a pandemic is meetings ... meetings, meetings. Poly’s P15 video bar helps… -
The stylish Huawei GT 2 Pro smartwatch helps you live your best life
in Computers & peripherals
The Huawei GT 2 Pro is a stylish smartwatch with an incredible two week's battery life, that works… -
The Tranya T10B earbuds now enhanced with low-latency gaming and switchable audio modes
in Computers & peripherals
Tranya was founded on the basis of creating fully-featured audio devices available to the largest amount of people.… -
Epos Expand Vision 3T turns any screen into a Teams conference room
in Computers & peripherals
Squint at your screen no more with the Epos Expand Vision 3T. This Android-based Microsoft Teams conferencing system… -
New Withings ScanWatch Rose Gold keeps you healthy while looking good
in Computers & peripherals
French health-tech manufacturer Withings continues to impress with its range of clinically validated smart devices that track your… -
Uncommitted network changes are a thing of the past with SolarWinds NCM
in Networking
SPONSORED PROMOTION The core switch has failed, taking with it all the VLANs, QoS, and more. Where's the… -
The Lavazza Deséa coffee machine is your delicious caffeine route to software success
in Computers & peripherals
It’s been said programmers are machines that turn caffeine into code. So, for the best software it stands… -
Review: OPPO A74 offers 5G at a price which will not break the bank
By Sam Varghesein Smartphones & Mobile devices
The OPPO A74 5G is another low-budget device that has entered the market recently, and one that could… -
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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Researchers from the University of Waterloo’s Cheriton School of Computer Science have found that ethnicity and race are… -
GamoVation Quick Checkers brings a timeless classic to the modern age
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REVIEW PROMOTION When it comes to timeless games that are simple to pick up and play for casual… -
The Epos B20 microphone makes anyone a broadcaster
in Computers & peripherals
Epos Audio released its first entry into the microphone field last month with the B20. It’s proving to… -
The Creative Stage V2 Soundbar provides room-filling atmospheric sound at an affordable price
in Computers & peripherals
Creative was the force behind PC-based soundcards and continues to bring its SoundBlaster audio heritage to your lounge… -
The Vissles V84 mechanical keyboard - the compact keyboard that does it all
in Computers & peripherals
Vissles creates some nice gadgets, and their latest is a mechanical keyboard that works via Bluetooth or USB,… -
Zega smart cookware does the cooking for you without gas, electricity, or risk of burning
in Computers & peripherals
Zega, the team behind the Magic Bullet blender, has released intelligent cookware with SmartControl technology to take care… -
Lenovo's Yoga Slim 7i Carbon 13-inch - an ultra light, long-lasting, powerful laptop from a sub-$1000 price
in Reviews
Intel's Ultrabook concept wanted its PCs to be as thin and light as they are today, while sporting…
Opinion
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Court's Facebook ruling has media organisations facing a thorny problem
By Sam Varghesein Open Sauce
Media organisations in Australia, who are not awash in the green stuff, will have to fork out a… -
BlackBerry goes where no security vendor has gone before
By Sam Varghesein Open Sauce
Security vendor BlackBerry has gone where no other firm in its space has, by providing links to ransomware… -
Australia move on Digicel sale contradicts its policy on Huawei
By Sam Varghesein Open Sauce
The Australian Government's move to push Telstra to buy Digicel appears to contradict the policy it has adopted… -
Australian big business barely meeting modern slavery disclosures
in The Wired CIO
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
in The Linux Distillery
Red Hat has announced its ANZ partner awards for 2021, honouring Red Hat partners for their ongoing contributions… -
Keeping a cohesive and engaged IT team during a pandemic
in The Wired CIO
Once upon a time, a remote worker was a small number of people, most likely sales, who primarily… -
Yes, open-plan offices do suck
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ABC mum when asked if iview user data is fed to Google, Facebook
By Sam Varghesein Open Sauce
The ABC is unwilling to say whether it provides Google and Facebook access to the data of iview… -
SUSE Linux announces SUSE Edge, SUSE Hybrid IT, SLES 15 SP3 and more
in The Linux Distillery
Enterprise-grade open source software provider SUSE announced the latest news in its SUSE Linux Enterprise product, as well…
Telecommunications
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auDA Foundation offers grants totalling $200,000
in Telecoms & NBN
The auDA Foundation, supported by .au domain authority auDA, is offering five $40,000 competitive grants for new education… -
Former Vocus Chair charged with insider trading
in Telecoms & NBN
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
in Telecoms & NBN
Analysis of over 1.1 billion broadband speed tests worldwide has revealed where almost every country, territory and region… -
Accelerating fibre deployments fuel 7% Y/Y growth for broadband equipment, Dell’Oro Group report
in Telecoms & NBN
According to a newly published report by Dell’Oro Group, total global revenue for the Broadband Access equipment market… -
iiNet backs Sydney Sixers in BBL and WBBL for 2021/22 season
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iiNet announced it will again be the principal partner of the Sydney Sixers Big Bash League (BBL) team… -
Nexon Asia Pacific acquires Veridian Solutions
in Business Telecommunications
Nexon Asia Pacific announced the acquisition of Veridian Solutions, a provider delivering integrated customer engagement and unified communications… -
VIDEO: Oppo's Communication 5G Lab newly upgraded in collaboration with Ericsson
in Telecoms & NBN
Oppo's newly upgraded Communications Lab, with Ericsson's help, has three major modules, a Radio Frequency Lab, a Protocol…
Popular News
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Samsung launches 12.4-inch Galaxy Tab S7 Fan Edition from $799 in Australia
in Home Tech
Offering one of the bigger tablets out there at sub-$1000 pricing for all but the 5G model with… -
The new 8.3-inch iPad mini - it's practically an iPhone Mega!
in Home Tech
The only thing the iPad mini doesn't have is a traditional phone dialler, but with FaceTime support and… -
Globalization Partners opens nominations for PANGEO awards, recognising visionary companies and individuals in their pursuit of global expansion
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Major International Awards to be Presented during the Globalization Partners PANGEO Virtual Conference - October 20th-22nd, 2021 COMPANY… -
Bitdefender releases free REvil/Sodinokibi decryptor
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Security vendor Bitdefender has released a universal decryptor for files encrypted by the REvil ransomware before 13 July… -
Australians ‘struggle’ up against network security breaches
By Staff Writerin Security
Australian organisations are struggling with network breaches, ransomware attacks, remote work, and more, according to the latest network… -
Australian Cyber Week returns for 2021
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Appian launches new version 21.3 of its Appian Low-Code Automation Platform
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Low-code pioneer Appian has not only just concluded its Appian Europe Digital Experience, which you can still attend… -
:'-) A COVID luddite's crazy reasons to not 'trust' the new iPhone 13
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Are you as excited about the new iPhone 13 models as I am, but are wary that the… -
OnLoop out of beta, now launched
By Staff Writerin Market
Singaore-based AI and behavioural science powered platform OnLoop has announced that the product is now available to all… -
Kiwi software to help ease in big change in Australian energy market
By Sam Varghesein Energy
Australian energy operators will use a solution from a New Zealand company to handle the biggest change in… -
Hospitals need more IT: report
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Rod Sims appointed to International Competition Network role
By Staff Writerin Technology Regulation
The chief of Australia’s competition watchdog, Rod Sims, has been confirmed as the new vice chair digital co-ordination…
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Future Crunch and Troy Hunt keynote upcoming annual ISACA Conference Oceania 2021
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Comments
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Re: iTWire - Aussies spend 27 years, 6 months, and 17 days of their lifetime online
I find it strange that things like watching streaming media such as Netflix or listening to music should be classifieded[…]
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There's a lot more in US District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers' decision than you have reported here. Apple won all[…]
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I'm a retired proofreader with a lot of free time on my hands and would happily work as a moderator[…]
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Re: iTWire - Court's Facebook ruling has media organisations facing a thorny problem
All this ruling does is clarify the situation and confirm the commonsense proposition that what has long been generally unlawful[…]