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Operator 5G revenue to reach US$625 billion by 2027, as 6G development shows promise: research
06 February 2023 in StrategyOperators are forecast to generate US$625 billion from 5G services globally by 2027; rising from $310 billion in 2023, according…
FinTech Australia, FData ANZ call on ACCC to intervene in ING Bank CDR decision
06 February 2023 in Technology RegulationThe peak body for the Australian financial services, technology and innovation FinTech industry, FinTech Australia and FData ANZ, a not-for-profit…
Ex Xero MD Innes joins SiteMinder as chief growth officer
06 February 2023 in People MovesHotel commerce platform operator SiteMinder has appointed Trent Innes to the role of chief growth officer. The company has also…
Sophos uncovers CryptoRom app scams
06 February 2023 in SecurityThe first fake CryptoRom apps—Ace Pro and MBM_BitScan—have successfully bypassed Apple’s strict protocols, according to Sophos’ report Fraudulent Trading Apps…
DCI Data Centers appoints Group chief executive to lead data centre platform
06 February 2023 in People MovesDCI Data Centers (DCI) has announced the appointment of Nicholas Toh as Group Chief Executive Officer.
Twitter cuts free API access and the Twitterverse will never be the same from 9 Feb
05 February 2023 in AppsThe short messaging service, Twitter, has announced it is cutting off free access to its APIs from 9 February 2023…
Red Hat Launches Ansible Automation Platform on Google Cloud
03 February 2023 in Open SourceOpen source solutions provider Red Hat has announced the availability of Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform on Google Cloud, providing…
Gigamon hires Mazal as CSO, promotes Sagar to chief of staff
03 February 2023 in People MovesObservability specialist Gigamon has appointed Chaim Mazal to the role of CSO, and Sandhya Sagar to the role of chief…
VIDEO: Building cyber mental resilience with Cybermindz' Peter Coroneos and NSW Minister for Digital, Victor Dominello
03 February 2023 in SecurityWith cyber security professionals under constant attack, and ending up stuck in a mental fight or flight loop that causes…
BAI executes on hypergrowth strategy says telecommunications boss
02 February 2023 in Business TelecommunicationsGUEST INTERVIEW: iTWire chatted with Nick Gurney, Director of Telecommunications at BAI Communications Australia, to get his views on the…
Netflix adds Ambeo for spatial audio on stereo speakers
02 February 2023 in EntertainmentNetflix premium subscribers can now enjoy "immersive cinematic audio" when listening through stereo speakers thanks to Sennheiser's Ambeo two-channel spatial…
Pega picks Kazepidis as consulting VP for ANZ
02 February 2023 in People MovesLow-code platform provider Pegasystems has appointed Barbara Kazepidis to the newly created role of vice president of consulting for the…
Boomi appoints Arlen Shenkman, President and CFO
02 February 2023 in People MovesIntelligent connectivity and automation provider Boomi has appointed former executive vice president and Chief Financial Officer at Citrix, Arlen Shenkman…
Microsoft tells users to patch – even if it breaks their systems
02 February 2023 in Open SauceFrom time to time, people from Microsoft come up with stupid takes to divert attention from the fact that the…
mx51 appoints former Mastercard exec Gilles Novel as Chief Product Officer
02 February 2023 in People MovesFormer Mastercard executive and payments industry veteran Gilles Novel has joined Australian fintech and payments-as-a-service platform mx51 as the company’s…
Breaking IT News
Nokia introduces new Wavence microwave solutions to ‘extend the reach’ of 5G deployments in urban and rural environments
07 February 2023 in MarketNokia has announced the availability of the UBT-m XP, the latest addition to its award-winning Wavence product family designed to…
MG Motors to reveal new ZS long-range electric vehicle at Fully Charged Live
06 February 2023 in AutomotiveCar manufacturer MG Motors will reveal its new ZS electric vehicle with a long range of 440km, alongside the first…
Zeller 'doubles addressable market' and takes on the big four with new financial services offering
06 February 2023 in Enterprise SolutionsHitting a 30,000 customer milestone, Zeller launches a new transaction account, debit card and app, enabling any type of business…
The Belkin USB-C 11-in-1 multiport dock provides maximum power with minimum space
06 February 2023 in Computers & peripheralsIf you spend your days hunched over a laptop then stop! You need a dock, and Belkin has come out…
NBN Co warns of midyear closure of medical alarm register
06 February 2023 in Home TechWith the NBN fixed line rollout largely complete, NBN Co has warned that its medical alarm register will be closing…
CSO Group hires cybersecurity government executive Matthew Fedele-Sirotich
06 February 2023 in People MovesAustralian cyber security company CSO Group has appointed Matthew Fedele-Sirotich as chief technology officer.
Swann adds CoreCam Pro spotlight camera to its security range
06 February 2023 in Home TechDIY security product vendor, Swann, has launched a new battery-powered Wi-Fi camera, the CoreCam Pro Spotlight camera. It includes 2K…
KKR steps in with US$22 billion bid for Telecom Italia's network
06 February 2023 in DealsUS-based global investment fund KKR has put in multi-billion dollar bid to buy the fixed line network of Italian telecommunications…
Samsung launches the S23 Galaxy smartphone range
06 February 2023 in Home TechMultinational conglomerate Samsung Group is taking its Galaxy S series to the next level with the launch of three new…
Stephen Bovis appointed Oracle ANZ managing director
05 February 2023 in People MovesEnterprise software vendor Oracle has appointed Stephen Bovis as its new regional managing director for Australia and New Zealand.
Optus switches new towers in North Queensland
05 February 2023 in Business TelecomsTelecommunications provider Optus has switched two new towers in Lucinda and Saunders Beach in North Queensland, which will provide residents…
Kantar data reveals Q4 top smartphone performers
05 February 2023 in MobilityMarketing data and analytics company Kantar has released its Worldpanel ComTech OS Smartphone data uncovering consumer behaviour in the smartphone…
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The Belkin USB-C 11-in-1 multiport dock provides maximum power with minimum space
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Marvel's Midnight Suns - an epic adventure with Blade and friends
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Albion Online opens new server
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The SonicWall NSsp 15700 brings serious network protection super powers
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Alogic provides the must-have power chargers for those on-the-go
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Nail the perfect point-of-view shot with the GoPro Hero 11 and GoPro head strap
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Sensibo Elements can help you breathe better and live better
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The Philips 65PML9506 TV brings the magic of entertainment to life in stunning colour and clarity
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Huawei unveils Boxing Day deals that you don't need to wait until Boxing Day for
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The Orbic Tab8 4G is the $149 Android tablet you can't miss
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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
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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
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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
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The Tineco Floor One S5 Pro is a hard floor cleaner that vacuums and washes simultaneously. It’s also full…
Opinion
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Microsoft tells users to patch – even if it breaks their systems
By Sam Varghesein Open Sauce
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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?
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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
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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
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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
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Helping Optus spin breach fallout: the AFR shows the way
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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…
Telecommunications
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BAI executes on hypergrowth strategy says telecommunications boss
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GUEST INTERVIEW: iTWire chatted with Nick Gurney, Director of Telecommunications at BAI Communications Australia, to get his views… -
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…
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mx51 appoints former Mastercard exec Gilles Novel as Chief Product Officer
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Former Mastercard executive and payments industry veteran Gilles Novel has joined Australian fintech and payments-as-a-service platform mx51 as… -
Microsoft tells users to patch – even if it breaks their systems
By Sam Varghesein Open Sauce
From time to time, people from Microsoft come up with stupid takes to divert attention from the fact…
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US thinking of further tightening export curbs on Huawei: report
By Sam Varghesein Technology Regulation
The US is thinking of cutting off Chinese telecommunications equipment vendor Huawei Technologies from accessing any American components,… -
Pega picks Kazepidis as consulting VP for ANZ
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Low-code platform provider Pegasystems has appointed Barbara Kazepidis to the newly created role of vice president of consulting… -
BAI executes on hypergrowth strategy says telecommunications boss
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GUEST INTERVIEW: iTWire chatted with Nick Gurney, Director of Telecommunications at BAI Communications Australia, to get his views…
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Potentially 'more security vulnerabilities' with expanding Internet connections: study
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The global attack surface is constantly expanding as new technologies and devices are connected to the internet, meaning… -
Boomi appoints Arlen Shenkman, President and CFO
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Intelligent connectivity and automation provider Boomi has appointed former executive vice president and Chief Financial Officer at Citrix,… -
Fujifilm Australia ventures into healthcare
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Photographic film manufacturer Fujifilm Australia has expanded its range of artificial intelligence solutions into the healthcare industry, partnering… -
KEYNOTE VIDEO: Samsung launches new S23 range to take on Apple and Google's best, with 200 megapixel camera on S23 Ultra
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Samsung has two major flagship launches each year - its Galaxy S series, and its Galaxy Z series… -
Netflix adds Ambeo for spatial audio on stereo speakers
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Netflix premium subscribers can now enjoy "immersive cinematic audio" when listening through stereo speakers thanks to Sennheiser's Ambeo… -
VIDEO: Building cyber mental resilience with Cybermindz' Peter Coroneos and NSW Minister for Digital, Victor Dominello
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Pandemic saw productivity levels at Australian and New Zealand-based financial organisations improve but 'gains set to erode': forecast
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Operational productivity at financial services institutions has steadily improved since the pandemic, highlighting the need for Australian and…
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ChatGPT tops 25 million daily visits
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ChatGPT tops 25 million daily visits
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Now bots are robocalling to phish for two-factor authentication codes
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Sysdig releases report into vulnerability of container images
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Comments
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Re: iTWire - How adult content, streaming, and video hosting subject users to security risks
This wouldn't be a self serving report from a provider of anti-malware VPN programs would it by any chance?Are they[…]
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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[…]
