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Human risk remains the ‘biggest threat ’ to organisations’ security: report
11 August 2022 in SecurityHuman risk remains the biggest threat to an organisation’s cybersecurity, with an unprecedented number of employees now working in hybrid…
Chan takes the reins at ACMI
11 August 2022 in People MovesThe Australian Centre for the Moving Image has promoted Seb Chan to the role of director and CEO.
ACCC wants feedback on ways to reduce infant sleep product risks to help keep babies safe
11 August 2022 in Technology RegulationThe ACCC is seeking feedback on ways to reduce significant safety risks associated with products commonly used to place babies…
Cisco reveals attack on company's network by ransomware group
11 August 2022 in SecurityGlobal networking giant Cisco has revealed that its systems have been breached, with the break-in becoming apparent on 24 May…
Foldable smartphone shipments forecast to grow by 73% this year
11 August 2022 in MobilityShipments of foldable smartphones have been predicted to grow by 73% year-on-year in 2022, with the forecast from tech analyst…
COVIDSafe app killed off, helped detect 2 cases at $10m a pop
11 August 2022 in Government Tech PolicyThe Federal Government has killed off the COVIDSafe app that was built by the former Liberal administration, describing it as…
‘Highly sensitive’ protocols exposed to public Internet, warns ExtraHop
10 August 2022 in SecurityA significant percentage of organisations expose insecure or highly sensitive protocols, including SMB, SSH, and Telnet, to the public internet,…
'Huge role’ for forest industries in emissions reduction, says Minister
10 August 2022 in ClimateAustralia’s forest industries have a huge role to play in emissions reduction according to federal government Minister responsible for the…
Nine newspapers wax lyrical on 'structured water'
10 August 2022 in Open SauceWe all know what water is – we drink it several times a day, use it to shower and also for…
Bumper load of fixes from Microsoft on August Patch Tuesday
10 August 2022 in SecurityMicrosoft has released patches for 118 vulnerabilities on its monthly Patch Tuesday, with one aimed at fixing a remotely-exploitable hole…
Affordability remains NBN Co's main problem, says Budde
10 August 2022 in Telecoms & NBNThe NBN Co continues to have a problem with the affordability of its network, independent telecommunications consultant Paul Budde says…
Google to add three more cloud regions in Asia-Pacific
10 August 2022 in CloudGoogle will add three more cloud regions in the Asia-Pacific, adding to the 11 it already has, the company says…
Broadband download speeds improve but upload speeds remain flat: ACCC
09 August 2022 in Technology RegulationAustralians who get their broadband through NBN fixed-line connections experienced slightly faster download speeds in May 2022 than they did…
Cypher Learning chosen as LMS provider by Sydney’s Sunshine Coast International College
09 August 2022 in DealsCypher Learning, a provider of intelligent learning platforms for schools, universities and organisations, has been chosen by Sunshine Coast International…
LastPass appoints new chief revenue officer, expands executive team
09 August 2022 in People MovesPassword manager specialist LastPass has appointed cybersecurity sales veteran Amy Appleyard as chief revenue officer.
Breaking IT News
Skillsoft integrates within Coursera for better learning content
11 August 2022 in EducationLearning platform Skillsoft has announced an integration partnership with Coursera that will see joint customers access Coursera for Business’ 5,000…
Queensland Government deploys Kapsch TrafficCom technology to make roads safer
11 August 2022 in Government TechThe Queensland Government has deployed Kapsch TrafficCom’s road-side units as part of the Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems upgrade of Bruce…
The rise of biometrics, and why is it safer than passwords, according to Ping Identity
11 August 2022 in SecurityEighty-one percent of hacking-related breaches use stolen or weak passwords, according to American software company Ping Identity.
Global data centre capex to hit $541 billion by 2026, Dell’Oro Group forecasts
11 August 2022 in Data CentresGlobal data centre capex is on track to reach US$377 billion ($541 billion) by 2026 with hyperscale cloud service providers…
GlobalFoundries and Qualcomm renew manufacturing agreement
11 August 2022 in DealsSemiconductor manufacturer GlobalFoundries and Qualcomm are strengthening their existing strategic semiconductor manufacturing agreement, securing wafer supply commitments to support capacity…
Merchants deploying soft POS solutions will exceed 34.5 million by 2027: Juniper Research
11 August 2022 in Business ITMerchants deploying soft POS solutions will surpass 34.5 million globally by 2027, rising from six million in 2022 driven by…
Maaaate... Mate offers $40 5G plan with 60GB monthly data, 500GB rollover, unlimited calls and text, and more!
10 August 2022 in Telecoms & NBNMobile virtual network operator and Internet provider Mate wants to be your best mate with a high value mobile plan,…
Post-pandemic security concerns elevated: survey
10 August 2022 in SecurityAustralian organisations are more concerned about cyberattacks than they were prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a survey published…
VIDEO Interview: Katrina Barry on how me&u transforms hospitality with better, faster service, more profits, happier staff and even happier customers
10 August 2022 in Business ITGUEST INTERVIEW: Have you seen the me&u QR codes at Opera Bar tables and hundreds of other venues across Australia…
Ross and Thompson join ParaFlare board
10 August 2022 in People MovesSecurity company ParaFlare has appointed Mandy Ross and Dr Marcus Thompson to its board as non-executive directors.
auDA Foundation opens 2022 grant round applications
10 August 2022 in Not For ProfitThe auDA Foundation has opened application for its 2022 grant round, committing $600,000 funding for education, research, and community-based projects…
Aus Steel deploys Syspro to improve manufacturing operations
10 August 2022 in DealsResidential steel frame supplier Aus Steel has selected enterprise resource planning specialist Syspro to help the company drive efficiencies in…
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The Alogic 27" UHD 4K monitor is Clarity by name and clarity by nature
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Review: Oppo Reno8 Lite 5G is well worth a second look
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The special edition EPOS Adapt 660 AMC Aston Martin headset takes your audio experience to the F1 level
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The tech-packed Sony WH1000-XM5 headphones make your music the whole world
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The Nanoleaf Lines allow you to light your way - your way
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Sony Inzone gaming headsets maximises hearing quality for 'unparalleled' gaming experience
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Give your PC the upgrade it deserves with PNY XLR8 Gaming EPIC-X RGB DDR4 RAM
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Review: Oppo Find X5 Lite lives up to its name
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The Oppo Find X5 Lite is the cheapest device in this flagship line and thus lacks many of… -
The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro is coming, setting a new standard for gaming headsets, and your ears will thank you
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The Jabra Talk 65 is the Bluetooth headset for those who have things to do
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There are headsets and there are headsets; some are designed for gaming, some for music, and some for…
Opinion
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Nine newspapers wax lyrical on 'structured water'
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We all know what water is – we drink it several times a day, use it to shower and… -
ABC reports firms slyly collecting data, fails to disclose it's in same game
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The ABC has reported that learning software providers were slurping up data of students during the pandemic without… -
No kidding, Microsoft now charges firms to tackle Windows ransomware
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Microsoft, the company that produces Windows which is the target of practically every ransomware attack, is now offering… -
Nine's leaders' debate just a badly organised shouting match
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At the start of Sunday's so-called Great Debate between Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese,… -
ABC unlikely to decide news presenter's fate before election is done
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The ABC appears unlikely to publicise any decision it makes about the future of news presenter Fauziah Ibrahim —… -
Election campaign unmasks journalists for what they really are
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Eight years ago, the independent American journalist Matt Taibbi outlined what he thought was the best use which… -
Google exposed as it bids to show up Microsoft over security
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Google's bid to position itself as some kind of competitor to Microsoft based on its security credentials has… -
Murdoch, Zuckerberg, Bezos, Brin, Page are all A-okay. But Musk???
By Sam Varghesein Open Sauce
The objections to Elon Musk buying Twitter can be distilled down to one simple thing: his policies will… -
AFR shows it does not know difference between poll and focus group
By Sam Varghesein Open Sauce
The Australian Financial Review, which claims to be one of the country's top newspapers, does not appear to…
Telecommunications
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American terror victims sue Ericsson over alleged bribery in Iraq
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Reliable access to broadband, mobile, landline services in focus for ACCAN conference
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Ensuring that consumers have reliable access to broadband, mobile and landline services, no matter where they live in… -
NBN Co revenue up 10% for FY22, but red ink remains on balance sheet
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The NBN Co, the company rolling out Australia's national broadband network, recorded $5.1 billion in revenue for the… -
Affordability remains NBN Co's main problem, says Budde
By Sam Varghesein Telecoms & NBN
The NBN Co continues to have a problem with the affordability of its network, independent telecommunications consultant Paul… -
Maaaate... Mate offers $40 5G plan with 60GB monthly data, 500GB rollover, unlimited calls and text, and more!
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Mobile virtual network operator and Internet provider Mate wants to be your best mate with a high value…
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Complexica hires senior trio
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Fortinet buoyed by ‘strong’ quarterly revenue, billings growth
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OfficeMax New Zealand sees better customer experience delivery with Seismic
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Australians indifferent to space industry and are more likely to associate space with aliens than satellite communications: Inmarsat report
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mycar Tyre & Auto picks Macquarie Telecom to modernise its network
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UST opens innovation lab at University of Melbourne
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Australia not spared as APAC region to lose 63 million jobs to automation: forecast
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FC Bayern and Adobe partner to redefine fan experiences
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Australia ranks 8th globally in government surveillance: study
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KnowBe4 forms investment arm KnowBe4 Ventures
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Identity check failures cost Circles.Life $300,000
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Telco Circles Australia (trading as Circles.Life) has paid a $199,800 infringement notice for failing to undertake required customer…
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Comments
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Re: iTWire - Maaaate... Mate offers $40 5G plan with 60GB monthly data, 500GB rollover, unlimited calls and text, and more!
If you are only getting 60GB of data why would you want a 5G plan.Sorry but I am sick to[…]
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Re: iTWire - Broadband download speeds improve but upload speeds remain flat: ACCC
The asymmetry of NBN's residential services is reminiscent of the old 1200/75 days.What a joke.
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Good ad concise overview!
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Re: iTWire - Daltrey Australia’s ‘first cybersecurity company’ to achieve B Corp certification
Daldry's B Corp certification is neither the first nor the only such certification in Australia. This fact is readily verified,[…]
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Re: iTWire - 900,000 households do not have an in-home internet connection: ACCAN
.....But there not reliable..and they wherever will beWe keep saying it should be treated like water, but if you don't[…]
