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KEYNOTE VIDEO: Samsung launches new S23 range to take on Apple and Google's best, with 200 megapixel camera on S23 Ultra
02 February 2023 in Home TechSamsung has two major flagship launches each year - its Galaxy S series, and its Galaxy Z series of folding…
Fujifilm Australia extends focus to cutting edge AI
02 February 2023 in DataImaging products and services company, Fujifilm Australia, is doubling down on AI with its latest move into the healthcare industry.…
SAP announces new regional strategic services partner initiative
01 February 2023 in StrategySAP Asia Pacifiic has announced a Regional Strategic Services Partner (RSSP) initiative to “amplify the capabilities and reach of established…
CSIRO researchers use machine learning to advance Alzheimer's research
01 February 2023 in HealthScientists from CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, and Queensland University of Technology, have partnered to use artificial intelligence to develop…
Pandemic saw productivity levels at Australian and New Zealand-based financial organisations improve but 'gains set to erode': forecast
31 January 2023 in MarketOperational productivity at financial services institutions has steadily improved since the pandemic, highlighting the need for Australian and New Zealand-based…
Skills gap among ICT talent expected to ‘intensify’ over year ahead: NetApp
31 January 2023 in Enterprise StaffWhile the Federal Government and the local tech sector have a shared commitment to achieve 1.2 million tech jobs in…
Aussie Broadband delivers 400Gbps first in Telstra Wholesale wavelength services
31 January 2023 in Telecoms & NBNTelstra Wholesale and Aussie Broadband have successfully trialled the use of live 400GE client services on two diverse links between…
US thinking of further tightening export curbs on Huawei: report
31 January 2023 in Technology RegulationThe US is thinking of cutting off Chinese telecommunications equipment vendor Huawei Technologies from accessing any American components, including those…
IIT Madras firm develops Indian mobile operating system
30 January 2023 in DevelopmentAn Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras)-incubated firm has developed a local mobile operating system which it claims will…
Frustration reigns as Aussies spend nearly 100 million hours on hold
30 January 2023 in Business TelecommunicationsNew research by ServiceNow reveals that Australian consumers spent a staggering 96.5 million hours trying to resolve customer service issues…
Dr Michele Allan AO appointed new chair of SmartSat CRC
30 January 2023 in People MovesAustralian space research centre SmartSat CRC has appointed current board member Dr Michele Allan AO as its new Chair, following…
Parent firm of Indian defence contractor hit by Windows Alphv ransomware
30 January 2023 in SecurityThe parent company of a private defence contractor in India has been compromised by the Windows Alphv ransomware (aka BlackCat),…
Accenture's Angela Coble recognised for pioneering efforts in gender diversity and technology leadership with Order of Australia medal
28 January 2023 in Enterprise StaffAngela Coble, the Managing Director of Technology, Transformation & Executive Advisory for Accenture Australia and New Zealand, has been recognised…
Katonic.ai picks Nik B as ANZ head of sales
27 January 2023 in People MovesSydney-based Katonic.ai has appointed Nikhil "Nik B" Bhardwaj to the role of ANZ head of sales.
Media sweep targets influencers: ACCC
27 January 2023 in Technology RegulationThe Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has this week started a sweep to identify misleading testimonials and endorsements by…
Breaking IT News
Poly releases guide to hybrid work etiquette - the manners and style for the new age
02 February 2023 in CIO TrendsAudiovisual and hybrid work solutions provider, Poly, has partnered with etiquette authority Debrett's to create a modern guide for the…
Porter Novelli helps company crisis management go next-level with half day data breach simulation
02 February 2023 in DataSocial marketing and brand reputation management firm, Porter Novelli, has developed a half-day data breach simulation to aid businesses in…
VIDEO INTERVIEW: Cybermindz's Peter Coroneos and iRest.org's Stephanie Lopez talk burnout prevention and recovery in Gala Dinner Keynote Sneak Peek
01 February 2023 in SecurityWith the Cybermindz.org Fundraising Gala Dinner on at the end of February, with Guest of Honour Minister Victor Dominello to…
Vodafone Oman and Ericsson 5G SA test to improve mobile calls
01 February 2023 in Business TelecomsTelecommunications operators Vodafone Oman and Ericsson have conducted a test call introducing 5G standalone voice and data services for Vodafone…
BT and Stratospheric Platforms expand mobile coverage in new trial
01 February 2023 in Business TelecomsUK-based telecommunications operator BT and aviation and aerospace component manufacturing company Stratospheric Platforms are delivering a mobile coverage trial using…
BeyondTrust updates and bundles Privileged Remote Access and Password Safe
01 February 2023 in SecurityNew releases of identity and access security specialist BeyondTrust's Privileged Remote Access and Password Safe have expanded capabilities for developers,…
Coviu appoints Jenny Aiken as Director of Coviu Global in Australia
01 February 2023 in People MovesVirtual care engagement platform Coviu has appointed Jenny Aiken as Director of Coviu Global in Australia.
Q-Ctrl extends Series B funding round
01 February 2023 in DealsQuantum technology company Q-Ctrl's Series B-1 fundraising round is bringing in US$27.4 million.
Technics launches new super audio CD player
01 February 2023 in Home TechJapanese audio equipment brand Technics has unveiled the SL-G700M2, a successor to the SL-G700 network/super audio CD player.
4 Benefits of implementing an HCM solution into your business
01 February 2023 in Accounting SoftwareGUEST OPINION: As a business owner, it's essential to constantly look for ways to improve your operations and increase productivity.…
Zoho adds team pipelines and more to Bigin
01 February 2023 in Business SoftwareThe new version of Zoho's Bigin CRM solution for small businesses features team pipelines, a mechanism that allows multiple customer-facing…
Orange Belgium, Telenet sign 15-year fibre agreement
01 February 2023 in Business TelecomsTelecom provider Orange Belgium and rival Telenet have signed acommercial 15-year wholesale agreement, which will provide access to the other…
Reviews
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Marvel's Midnight Suns - an epic adventure with Blade and friends
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In the land of Marvel, where heroes and villains clashed in epic battles, a new threat emerged. The… -
Albion Online opens new server
in Games
Albion Online, the fantasy sandbox MMORPG developed by Sandbox Interactive, has launched a new server Albion East for… -
The SonicWall NSsp 15700 brings serious network protection super powers
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The network is more important than ever. Public cloud, hybrid cloud, remote working, B2B, EDI, APIs, mandatory data… -
Make your video and photo content shine with Elgato lighting solutions
in Computers & peripherals
If you're creating video or photographic content, whether professionally or not, light is one of the most important… -
Alogic provides the must-have power chargers for those on-the-go
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Alogic has started the year strong, releasing power adapters that are a must-buy for travellers and non-travellers alike. -
Nail the perfect point-of-view shot with the GoPro Hero 11 and GoPro head strap
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Some of the greatest sporting and adventure moments happen to you when nobody is watching. Or from only… -
Sensibo Elements can help you breathe better and live better
in Smartphones & Mobile devices
Sensibo can already make your air conditioner smart; now it can also help you keep your air pure… -
The Philips 65PML9506 TV brings the magic of entertainment to life in stunning colour and clarity
in Computers & peripherals
Looking for a new TV? Then Philips has you covered with the PML9506 in 65” and 75”. Not… -
Huawei unveils Boxing Day deals that you don't need to wait until Boxing Day for
in Smartphones & Mobile devices
Huawei has discounted their Christmas prices further for the Boxing Day sales, running from 23 December until 1… -
The Orbic Tab8 4G is the $149 Android tablet you can't miss
in Smartphones & Mobile devices
Orbic has launched in Australia and its first release, an 8” Android tablet, gives Australians a responsive, sleek,… -
The Maono WM820 B2 wireless microphone system
in Computers & peripherals
You can be a professional interviewer, podcaster, or vlogger all with the Maono WM820 wireless microphone system. The… -
If Cricut is not on your Christmas list then it should be and here's why
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If you're looking for Christmas gift ideas - whether the hard to buy for or even the easy… -
Samsung sees enterprise foldable smartphone demand doubling
in Smartphones & Mobile devices
Samsung says its Galaxy foldable smartphones shipped to businesses have more than doubled, with increasing interest from financial… -
The Tineco S5 Floor One Pro vacuum and mop gives you cleaner results first time every time
in Computers & peripherals
The Tineco Floor One S5 Pro is a hard floor cleaner that vacuums and washes simultaneously. It’s also full… -
The BlueAnt XT100 soundbar and BlueAnt XT120 soundbar with subwoofer bring affordable and crisp audio
in Computers & peripherals
If you're in the market for a soundbar with great audio and an affordable price, BlueAnt has two…
Opinion
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Ex-chief of ASPI Jennings again pushing the anti-China line
By Sam Varghesein Open Sauce
The former chief of the Australian Strategic Policy Institute, Peter Jennings, appears to be in serious denial about… -
Exactly what is wrong with a soldier earning his keep abroad after retirement?
By Sam Varghesein Open Sauce
Australia loves to raise fears over anything to do with countries that it considers, well, below its exalted… -
Grandstanding about Musk and Twitter is simply a waste of time
By Sam Varghesein Open Sauce
When politicians indulge in grandstanding on issues over which they have no control, the normal reaction is to… -
ABC's Trioli wants to know if IT systems can do without admin users
By Sam Varghesein Open Sauce
Given the spate of data breaches that have been affecting Australian companies in recent times, one would think… -
Age reporter accuses Vic premier of deceit, but then has second thoughts
By Sam Varghesein Open Sauce
With the elections in Victoria due in about three weeks and the incumbent government looking very much like… -
Helping Optus spin breach fallout: the AFR shows the way
By Sam Varghesein Open Sauce
One reason why a company like Singtel Optus can leak customer data in a breach that is, by… -
Even ABC's own Wil Anderson says broadcaster is shutting out youth
By Sam Varghesein Open Sauce
Well-known ABC personality Wil Anderson has bought into the claim that the broadcaster lacks young presenters by suggesting… -
With nuke-capable B-52s coming, Albanese is now the new deputy sheriff
By Sam Varghesein Open Sauce
Former Liberal prime minister John Howard used to be often contemptuously referred to as the deputy sheriff for… -
The Wire gets entangled in its own breathless reporting
By Sam Varghesein Open Sauce
Indian news portal The Wire has filed a complaint against one of its own reporters over a story…
Telecommunications
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NBN Co launches new speed tiers for its business NBN satellite service
in Telecoms & NBN
Telecommunications company NBN Co has launched new speed tiers of up to 150Mbps now available at mainland Australia… -
Frustration reigns as Aussies spend nearly 100 million hours on hold
in Business Telecommunications
New research by ServiceNow reveals that Australian consumers spent a staggering 96.5 million hours trying to resolve customer… -
European network provider chooses SS8 Networks’ location tracking platform
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A European converged network provider claiming to have 30 million mobile connections has chosen SS8 Networks’ LocationWise platform… -
Aussie Broadband delivers 400Gbps first in Telstra Wholesale wavelength services
in Telecoms & NBN
Telstra Wholesale and Aussie Broadband have successfully trialled the use of live 400GE client services on two diverse…
Popular News
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SS&C Blue Prism ‘identifies’ the top 9 intelligent automation trends for 2023
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2022 had proven challenging for Australia, with economic turmoil and market volatility in the face of supply chain… -
Australia named the country 4th most at-risk of cyber crime in the world
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Australia is the fourth country most at risk of cyber crime in the world, acording to research by… -
iOS 16.3 now supports security keys
in Security
Grab your iPhone and your Yubico YubiKey or FEITIAN Technologies security key - because with iOS 16.3 your… -
ASML Q4 2022 results ‘defy US ban on chip technology exports’ to China, says GlobalData
in Strategy
Manufacturers of chip-making equipment ASML has defied US bans on chip technology eports to china, according to data… -
Qualcomm creates in-display fingerprint sensor 3D Sonic Max
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Semiconductor company Qualcomm has launched the Qualcomm 3D Sonic Max, what it calls “the world’s largest ultrasonic in-display… -
Crypto crime a 'pressing concern' for governments, says CryptoMonday
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Crypto crime is a real and pressing concern for governments around the world and bad actors have been… -
US hits Windows Hive ransomware operations, seizes decryption keys
By Sam Varghesein Security
The US has taken down the Hive ransomware group that attacks Windows, the Department of Justice claims, adding… -
Cross-border B2B Payments to Surpass $40 Trillion Globally by 2024, as Marketplace eCommerce Models Surge: Juniper Research
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A new study from Juniper Research has found that the global spend on B2B cross-border payments will exceed… -
Media sweep targets influencers: ACCC
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The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has this week started a sweep to identify misleading testimonials and… -
Arrow Electronics signs with QuSecure to become ‘First Large Technology Provider’ to broadly distribute Post-Quantum Cybersecurity
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Post-quantum cybersecurity software provider QuSecure today announced it has signed a software distribution agreement with Arrow Electronics,, a… -
Optical transport equipment market to hit $24 billion by 2027, Dell’Oro Group forecasts
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The optical transport equipment is set to increase at a 3% CAGR for the next five years, reaching… -
Accenture's Angela Coble recognised for pioneering efforts in gender diversity and technology leadership with Order of Australia medal
in Enterprise Staff
Angela Coble, the Managing Director of Technology, Transformation & Executive Advisory for Accenture Australia and New Zealand, has…
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A Human-in-the-loop approach to fibre optic network design
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Nozomi Networks to host cyber war game challenge in Australia
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24th Annual Tech Conference for Seniors, via Zoom Thursday 10, 2022: Making Digital Life Safe and Fun - all ages welcome - please buy a ticket!
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Experience Hyland Summit in Sydney - digital transformation forum
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iTWireTV: Cybermindz's Peter Coroneos and iRest.org's Stephanie Lopez talk burnout prevention and recovery in Gala Dinner Keynote Sneak Peek
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Ventana Research Awards InterSystems IRIS an “Exemplary” Rating and a Top Ranking in its 2023 Value Index for Data Platforms Report
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Why digital experience testing is the future
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Bitdefender threat debrief – January 2023
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Aqua Security named as leader and outperformer in GigaOm radar report for container security
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Boomi named a Leader for ninth consecutive time in Gartner Magic Quadrant for IPaaS, worldwide
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Radware threat advisory: Passion group supports pro-Russian hacktivist group Killnet in strike against medical institutions
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Honeywell identifies top building technology trends for 2023
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‘Preventing Outages in 2023: What we can learn from recent failures’ provides analysis of internet failures and key learnings
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New Flashpoint report shows role of open-source intelligence in Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine
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Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Indonesia Taps 8x8 CPaaS to Enhance Mobile Experience for Business-to-Business (B2B) Customers in Indonesia
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Tecala Ranked on Channel Futures MSP 501—Tech Industry’s Most Prestigious List of Global Managed Service Providers
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Barco Research Finds Meeting Rooms Take Centre Stage in Australian Hybrid Workplaces
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Why digital experience testing is the future
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Honeywell identifies top building technology trends for 2023
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Hyperscalers Expand Beyond Core Locations for Proximity and Speed
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Australia’s reimagining of education still requires some foundational technology elements
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Guest Interviews
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iTWireTV: Cybermindz's Peter Coroneos and iRest.org's Stephanie Lopez talk burnout prevention and recovery in Gala Dinner Keynote Sneak Peek
With the Cybermindz.org Fundraising Gala Dinner on at the end…
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EVENT INVITATION & VIDEO INTERVIEW: Cybermindz.org Fundraising Gala Dinner, Feb 28, with Minister Victor Dominello as Guest of Honour
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Samsung Electronics unveils Odyssey OLED G8 gaming monitor at IFA 2022
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How to compress a video for free 2022
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Synology C2 Backup for business review
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The GME MT610G personal locator beacon keeps you safe in the great outdoors with your own search and rescue team
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Guest Research
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Hivestack launches research division with focus on exploring in-store, programmatic media activation in the metaverse
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New Adelaide research centre to focus on Artificial Intelligence technology
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New report finds Australians won’t work for businesses that don’t take action on climate change
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APAC construction sector shows strong optimism and investment post-COVID with digitisation tipped as key growth area, InEight Outlook finds
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Australian frontline healthcare organisations helped by Workday to battle COVID-19 pandemic
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Bitdefender threat debrief – January 2023
GUEST RESEARCH: Spear phishing attacks are often used as an…
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Radware threat advisory: Passion group supports pro-Russian hacktivist group Killnet in strike against medical institutions
GUEST RESEARCH: Killnet strikes again.
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‘Preventing Outages in 2023: What we can learn from recent failures’ provides analysis of internet failures and key learnings
GUEST RESEARCH: New white paper from Catchpoint provides an in-depth analysis…
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New Flashpoint report shows role of open-source intelligence in Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine
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Similarweb’s Digital 100 reveals Australia’s fastest growing online brands in 2022
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ServiceNow announces partner program transformation
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DataMesh Group partners with Novatti to provide cutting-edge payment solutions
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Integrated Products takes on Eagle Eye Networks' video surveillance products
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Australian partners commemorated at HPE and Aruba awards
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Azul appoints Nextgen as ANZ and ASEAN distributor
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Profectus Group brings Xelix to Australia
Compliance and recovery services provider Profectus Group has signed an… -
Servian signs VisualCortex as video analytics service delivery partner
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Streakwave introduces Tarana’s fixed wireless network in Australia
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Cloud Ready brings Kalibr8’s Cloud Optimisation Loop to Australia
Virtual machine solutions provider Kalibr8 has launched its Cloud Optimisation…
Comments
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Re: iTWire - Frustration reigns as Aussies spend nearly 100 million hours on hold
Many years ago there was a guy called Bob Ansett who started a car rental company. He required that phone[…]
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Re: iTWire - Why you need to make cybersecurity an urgent priority
The article lists external factors -- what other people do to you. However, internal factors must be considered. That is[…]
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Re: iTWire - 24th Annual Tech Conference for Seniors, via Zoom Thursday 10, 2022: Making Digital Life Safe and Fun - please buy a ticket!
If you can't get your opening paragraph right I am bloody sure I wont waste my time or $35.00.
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Re: iTWire - ACCC blocks TPG and Telstra’s proposed network sharing agreement
Once again the ACCC has proven its underlying modus operandi is flawed. It’s good at saying no but fails to[…]
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Re: iTWire - Twitter now bans other social media site links
How to stuff a social media platform? Let Musk run it.
