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Consumer electronics firm Framework raises US$17m for expansion
24 April 2024 in HardwareConsumer electronics company Framework says it has raised US$17 million (A$26.2 million) in a Series A-1 funding round, and will…
iPhone sales in China tumble 19.1% in 1Q2024, vivo shines
24 April 2024 in MobilityiPhone sales in China, the world's biggest smartphone market, fell 19.1% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2024, the technology…
Datacom expand operations in SA with new customer integration centre
24 April 2024 in StrategyDatacom, Australasia’s largest homegrown technology solutions provider, has built on its significant investment in South Australia (SA), announcing the launch…
Cloudflare Q1 DDoS report - Sweden attacks surged by 466% following its NATO acceptance
24 April 2024 in SecurityDDoS attacks increased by 50% YoY, with Cloudflare automatically mitigating a total of 4.5 million DDoS attacks, according to Cloudflare’s…
Energy-smart bricks keep waste out of landfill: RMIT
23 April 2024 in EnergyEngineers at RMIT University have invented energy-efficient bricks with scrap materials, including glass, that are normally destined for landfill.
Epson plans construction of biomass power plant
23 April 2024 in EnergyGlobal imaging, print, and hardware manufacturer Epson has announced that it is planning the construction of the company's first biomass…
Nearly half of SMEs anticipate ‘turnover dip’ by 2025 as economic pressures bite: research
23 April 2024 in Accounting SoftwareNearly half of small and medium businesses in Australia (46 per cent) anticipate a decrease in turnover by the end…
Macquarie Government added to ICTPA panel
23 April 2024 in Business ITThe Information Communications Technology Provider Arrangement (ICTPA) panel, which facilitates IT service buying for Defence and related government agencies, has…
Court orders X to block stabbing videos until case decided
23 April 2024 in Technology RegulationThe Australian Federal Court has ruled that X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, should shield all users from videos…
German developer Tille elected as new Debian leader
23 April 2024 in Open SourceGerman developer Andreas Tille has been elected as the leader of the Debian GNU/Linux project for the year 2024-25.
FinTech Australia announces 2024 Finnie Award finalists
22 April 2024 in StrategyFinTech Australia has announced the finalists for Australia’s annual fintech business awards, The Finnies, which celebrate achievements across the various…
ASPI chief takes exception to being singled out by China
22 April 2024 in SecurityThe director of the Australian Strategic Policy Institute, a lobby group for big tech and foreign agencies, claims that China's…
Stabbing videos: Elon Musk 'a narcissistic cowboy', says Greens senator
22 April 2024 in Technology RegulationThe owner of X, Elon Musk, has been described as a "narcissistic cowboy" who thinks he can ignore the Australian…
Sydney to stage city’s inaugural Climate Action Week
22 April 2024 in ClimateSydney is set to stage its inaugural Climate Action Week Sydney next month which will see community organisations, climate start-ups,…
Breakthrough Victoria investing in ‘innovative’ renewable energy technology
22 April 2024 in EnergyBreakthrough Victoria is investing $20 million in Victorian company RayGen Resources, with the investment designed to enable the State’s transition…
Breaking IT News
Aqua Security achieves new heights in channel revenue
24 April 2024 in Business ITCOMPANY NEWS: Aqua Security, the pioneer in cloud native security, has announced another consecutive year of exceptional channel growth.
Peacock Group to Acquire insignia to Become the Most Experienced Print Packaging and Supply Chain Technology Provider in Australia
24 April 2024 in DealsBusiness expansion combines almost 200 years of printing, coding and supply chain technology expertise
Kore.ai Appoints Paul Rilstone As Vice President for Australia and New Zealand
24 April 2024 in People MovesKore.ai, a leader in enterprise conversational and generative AI platform technology, today announced the appointment of Paul Rilstone as Vice…
Groupon and SiteMinder Forge Enhanced
24 April 2024 in ResellersTravel Experiences with New PartnershipEmpowering hotels and enhancingcustomer journeys through seamless integration Groupon Inc. (GRPN), a marketplace where customers discover…
China Mobile hits 5.4Gbps with 3CC CA and 1024QAM test
23 April 2024 in Business TelecomsInformation and communication technology solutions provider ZTE has collaborated with China Mobile’s Zhaijiang branch and Qualcomm to achieve a 5.4Gbps…
Comcast rolls out new 'Now' services
23 April 2024 in Business TelecomsAmerican telecommunications company Comcast announced the expansion of its "Now" branding into two prepaid services: Now Internet and Now Mobile.
Heineken launches ‘The Boring Phone’
22 April 2024 in MobilityDutch brewing company Heineken, in collaboration with street culture tastemaker Bodega, has launched “The Boring Phone” produced by Human Mobile…
Vertiv unveils SmartAisle 3
22 April 2024 in Data CentresCritical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions provider Vertiv introduced the Vertiv SmartAisle 3, a micro modular data centre system that…
MTN and Huawei launch innovation lab
19 April 2024 in StrategyMTN Group and tech giant Huawei have opened an innovation lab at MTN Group’s headquarters.
Pattern Unveils 'Shelf' – Advanced Inventory and Warehouse Management for Ecommerce and Marketplaces
19 April 2024 in Manufacturing TechnologyLeading global ecommerce and marketplace accelerator Pattern, today announced the release of ‘Shelf’ – a powerful new inventory and supply…
Illumio Simplifies Cyber Resilience with Auto-Labeling and AI-Driven Zero Trust Segmentation
19 April 2024 in SecurityIllumio, Inc., the Zero Trust Segmentation (ZTS) company, today announced several new AI and automation features to its ZTS Platform,…
Optimation Connect is transforming rehabilitation in Australian communities
18 April 2024 in MarketQueensland Corrective Services the first to go live with full Optimation Connect product COMPANY NEWS: Optimation , a leader in…
Reviews
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The ASUS ExpertWiFi EBM68 Business Mesh System brings robust and reliable WiFi to home and office
in Networking
ASUS has released a new set of WiFi routers, which includes a dedicated unit for business. If you… -
The SK hynix T31 is an SSD in a USB stick giving you fast, portable gaming anywhere
in Computers & peripherals
SK hynix has released an SSD - in a USB stick. Yes, it's literally a blazing fast SSD… -
The Optus Ultra WiFi 5G modem brings super-fast Internet wherever and whenever you are
in Computers & peripherals
Optus has released its Optus Ultra WiFi 5G modem and it's a real powerhouse. If you want huge… -
Save time and money with PaleBlue USB-C rechargeable batteries
in Computers & peripherals
Where's an AA or AAA battery when you need it? Let alone C or D? PaleBlue has the… -
The Crucial T500 SSD makes cramped computers and consoles a thing of the past
in Computers & peripherals
Whether it's your PC or your PlayStation 5, a new, fast, spacious SSD will give it a new…
Opinion
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Assange case: Albanese eagerly grabs at crumbs from Biden
By Sam Varghesein Open Sauce
In the same way that a hungry traveller who has been wandering in the wilderness without food or… -
Bendigo Bank changing authentication method from token to mobile app
By Sam Varghesein Open Sauce
Bendigo Bank is changing the way it offers online authentication to its customers, switching from a code generated… -
Lower house Assange vote gives Albanese cover for inaction
By Sam Varghesein Open Sauce
Nobody should be surprised that Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and the Labor Party have suddenly come out… -
Placing sanctions on Russian attacker is just a PR exercise
By Sam Varghesein Open Sauce
What has the Australian Government achieved by placing sanctions on Russian attacker Aleksandr Ermakov for allegedly being the… -
Clare O'Neil appears to be inspired by ransomware gangs
By Sam Varghesein Open Sauce
Home Affairs Minister Clare O'Neil appears to have taken a leaf out of the book of ransomware outfits… -
Cloud migration 101: how to plan, execute and optimise your cloud strategy
in The Wired CIO
Cloud computing is the new normal for many enterprises. Yet, there are companies still to embrace the cloud,… -
How to franchise your IT budget: a guide for CIOs
in The Wired CIO
As a CIO, you know the importance of technology for your organization’s success. You also know the challenges… -
No hacker will be able to improve security in industry
By Sam Varghesein Open Sauce
In what can only be described as poor-quality spin, the US Government"s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has… -
Coalition's nuclear energy talk is just another diversionary tactic
By Sam Varghesein Open Sauce
The constant talk by the federal Opposition about the need to embrace nuclear power as an option for…
Telecommunications
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NBN Co deploys Nokia’s fibre solution to show broadband speeds over live network
in Telecoms & NBN
Wholesale broadband provider NBN Co completed what it calls the first live network demonstration of multiple next-generation PON…
Popular News
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Australians ‘exposed’ in smoke alarm service provider data breach: report
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Cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler has discovered and reported an "unprotected database" belonging to Smoke Alarm Solutions, Australia’s largest… -
Peggy Renders to lead Telstra Enterprise’s defence and public sector portfolio
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Telstra Enterprise has promoted Peggy Renders to head of industry and government, leading its industry verticals and public… -
Intel announces new ‘business leadership’ for APJ and India
in People Moves
Intel Corporation has announced the appointment of new Sales, Marketing and Communications Group (SMG) leaders for both the… -
Five Australians held in operation to take down cyber-crime ring
By Sam Varghesein Security
Five people have been taken into custody in Australia and 32 others overseas on suspicion of being as… -
Waave launches ‘Wallet’ for Pay by Bank with ‘Australian-first’ biometric security
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Payments technology and Open Banking company Waave has announced the introduction of the Waave Wallet to house its… -
Alert: Fake product emails scam
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Consumers have been warned about a new scam involving emails advertising fake products, with the Australian Communications and… -
GLAD bags manufacturer in court for ‘50% ocean plastic’ claims: ACCC
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The ACCC has instituted proceedings in the Federal Court against Clorox Australia Pty Ltd, the manufacturer of GLAD-branded… -
Optimation Connect is transforming rehabilitation in Australian communities
By Optimationin Market
Queensland Corrective Services the first to go live with full Optimation Connect product COMPANY NEWS: Optimation , a… -
Australia and Singapore partner in $20m initiative to reduce maritime emissions
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Australia and Singapore, which is the world’s busiest transshipment hub, have partnered on a $20 million initiative to… -
New LG screens ‘awaken’ gamers’ instincts
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LG Electronics Australia has unveiled the LG UltraGear Oled 800R curved gaming monitor range. -
Illumio Simplifies Cyber Resilience with Auto-Labeling and AI-Driven Zero Trust Segmentation
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Illumio, Inc., the Zero Trust Segmentation (ZTS) company, today announced several new AI and automation features to its… -
MTN and Huawei launch innovation lab
in Strategy
MTN Group and tech giant Huawei have opened an innovation lab at MTN Group’s headquarters.
WEBINARS & EVENTS
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FREE VIRTUAL EVENT - NVIDIA A CONFERENCE FOR THE ERA OF AI
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AI and low-code platforms reshape software development
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AWS, Google, Canva, NAB speakers headline at generative AI event
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CYBERSECURITY
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Cloudflare Q1 DDoS report - Sweden attacks surged by 466% following its NATO acceptance
DDoS attacks increased by 50% YoY, with Cloudflare automatically mitigating… -
ASPI chief takes exception to being singled out by China
The director of the Australian Strategic Policy Institute, a lobby… -
Australians ‘exposed’ in smoke alarm service provider data breach: report
Cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler has discovered and reported an "unprotected…
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Alert: Fake product emails scam
Consumers have been warned about a new scam involving emails…
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Illumio Simplifies Cyber Resilience with Auto-Labeling and AI-Driven Zero Trust Segmentation
Illumio, Inc., the Zero Trust Segmentation (ZTS) company, today announced…
PEOPLE MOVES
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Kore.ai Appoints Paul Rilstone As Vice President for Australia and New Zealand
Kore.ai, a leader in enterprise conversational and generative AI platform… -
Intel announces new ‘business leadership’ for APJ and India
Intel Corporation has announced the appointment of new Sales, Marketing…
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Peggy Renders to lead Telstra Enterprise’s defence and public sector portfolio
Telstra Enterprise has promoted Peggy Renders to head of industry…
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Silverflow’s new board members to ‘propel next stage of growth’
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Cloud Software Engineering Veteran Jeremy Ung Joins BlackLine as Chief Technology Officer
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Vectra AI welcomes industry veteran from Google to its C-suite leadership team
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Beyond cute puppy videos, Sora looks to recreate the real world
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Can body-worn cameras work in Australia and New Zealand? Lessons from Milestone’s Denmark survey
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The 3G network shutdown is coming – but are we ready?
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Powerful Tech Tips for Landlords
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Aiven ANZ solution architect Michael Coates on CPS230 risk compliance in the financial services industry
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RESEARCH & CASE STUDIES
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Mandiant's M-Trends Report reveals new insights from frontline cyber investigations
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New Twilio study shows Australian brands greatly overestimate consumer perception
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Channel News
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Groupon and SiteMinder Forge Enhanced
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BeyondTrust, the leader in intelligent identity and access security, today…
Comments
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Re: iTWire - Murdoch media steps up Assange smears, calls him a 'work-shy fraud'
The only smearing of Assage is what he did to himself in the Ecuadorian embassy.
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Re: iTWire - Google sacks 28 staff over Israel cloud contract protest
Perhaps IBM employees should have protested in the 1930s.https://en.wikipedia.org/wi...https://ibmandtheholocaust.com
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Re: iTWire - Elon Musk's X rejects eSafety demand on stabbing videos
I think that X should be totally blocked in Australia the same way porn is. The actions of this dictator[…]
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Re: iTWire - Government launches broadband initiative to provide free connection to families in NSW
Discriminatory decision. What about the social services benefits recipients who can't afford the internet. Obviously there has been little thought[…]
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Re: iTWire - 2023 Azure breach: US rips Microsoft over 'cascade of security failures'
"The CSRB concluded that Microsoft’s security culture was inadequate and required an overhaul"The security culture of the whole industry needs[…]
