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Broadcom becomes latest to acquire VMware, this time for US$61b
27 May 2022 in DealsGlobal technology firm Broadcom has announced it will be acquiring VMware for about US$61 billion (A$85.9 billion) in a cash…
ABC reports firms slyly collecting data, fails to disclose it's in same game
27 May 2022 in Open SauceThe ABC has reported that learning software providers were slurping up data of students during the pandemic without clearly indicating…
Mantel Group, HashiCorp partner to deliver multi-cloud solutions for Australian businesses
26 May 2022 in CloudAustralian owned consultancy Mantel Group has partnered with multi-cloud infrastructure automation software solutions provider HashiCorp.
Global Payments appoints tech industry veteran Masseh Haidary as CEO payments Oceania
26 May 2022 in People MovesGlobal technology and software payments provider Global Payments has appointed Masseh Haidary as the CEO payments for the Oceania region,…
Okta picks Philip Goldie as ANZ vice president
25 May 2022 in People MovesIdentity provider Okta has appointed Philip Goldie to the role of vice president for Australia and New Zealand.
Oracle bolsters cloud security
25 May 2022 in CloudOracle is adding five more capabilities to the security services built into Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, in a move aimed at…
Superloop to acquire Acurus
25 May 2022 in DealsTelco Superloop has signed a $15 million conditional sale and purchase agreement with Melbourne-based white label and technology consultancy firm…
InMobi adds to O'Sullivan's responsibilities
25 May 2022 in People MovesContent, marketing and monetisation technology provider InMobi has given its ANZ vice president and general manager Richard O'Sullivan the additional…
Complaints rising again, says TIO
25 May 2022 in Technology RegulationPhone and internet complaints increased during the third financial quarter, the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman's latest report says.
Confluent selects Jones as sales leader
24 May 2022 in People MovesData streaming platform provider Confluent has appointed Gavin Jones to the role of vice president of ANZ sales.
Intelematics finds a new chief product officer in Finney
24 May 2022 in People MovesVehicle data specialist Intelematics has appointed Robert Finney to the role of chief product officer.
Amazon EC2 C7g goes GA
24 May 2022 in CloudCloud giant AWS's Amazon EC2 C7g instances are now generally available, with Graviton3 processors that deliver up to 25% better…
Agritech startup Green Growth releases new Green Growth Yield Monitor solution, enables land productivity analytics and sustainable farming
23 May 2022 in Business ITCombines a scalable hardware device and data visualisation software to deliver analytics insights about land productivity and farm efficiency, this…
Barracuda MSP Day 2022 Reveals 'Unparalleled Opportunities' for MSPs
23 May 2022 in SecurityAmid rapid digital transformation and record-high threat exposure, security remains the biggest concern for customers and the greatest revenue opportunity…
Sims says Facebook must sign deals with SBS, The Conversation
23 May 2022 in Technology RegulationFormer ACCC chair Rod Sims says under the terms of an ongoing Treasury review into the News Media Bargaining Code,…
Breaking IT News
UK Government plans to slash red tape from 5G roll out and improve mobile phone connectivity
27 May 2022 in 5GStreet lights, bus shelters and traffic lights will host more mobile network equipment to help boost mobile coverage, in the…
Amdocs acquires Mycom Osi to expand its network service assurance and monetisation offering
27 May 2022 in DealsSoftware and services to communications and media companies provider Amdocs has acquired SaaS-based cloud network and service assurance solutions company…
BT launches Hybrid Speed Boost to upgrade internet speeds for smaller businesses
27 May 2022 in Business TelecomsUK telco provider BT launches Hybrid Speed Boost product, which combines copper broadband line with EE’s 4G network to provide…
Pexa to acquire up to 25% of Elula
27 May 2022 in DealsDigital property exchange operator Pexa Group's data and analytics business Pexa Insights has agreed to acquire an interest of up…
Mobile Core Network and Multi-access Edge Computing revenue rebound in 1Q 2022, according to Dell’Oro Group
27 May 2022 in Business ITMobile Core Network and Multi-access Edge Computing market revenues for 1Q 2022 bounced back to a positive year-over-year growth rate…
GlobalData: China leads global tech patent publications
27 May 2022 in Business ITFrom 2017 and 2021, tech patents in China’s patent office grew at the highest CAGR of 17%—the strongest compared to…
TPG Telecom halves mobile plans for its customers
27 May 2022 in Business TelecomsTPG Telecom is reducing the cost of its mobile phone plans by half, allowing mobile customers to save more for…
Australians use mobile wallets more then Americans and Brits, Marqeta study finds
27 May 2022 in AppsAustralian consumers lead mobile wallet use and adoption of digital banking tools, beating users in the US or UK, according…
Rest easy with the Happy Plugs Play pink gold headphones that look good, sound good, and keep your child safe
26 May 2022 in Computers & peripheralsHappy Plugs is a Swedish brand aiming to transform essential tech accessories into fashion must-haves. This is its goal with…
Crush your enemies anywhere with the portable competitive K70 RGB TKL keyboard
26 May 2022 in Computers & peripheralsCorsair does it again with a powerful, durable, robust keyboard designed for gaming champions - no matter how frenetic the…
Thales and triPica develop digital solution for Bouygues Telecom
26 May 2022 in StrategyFrench telco provider Bouygues Telecom has adopted Thales and business support systems and user paths creator triPica’s mobile application that…
Nokia’s Quillion chipset-based broadband solutions hits 50 million subscribers
26 May 2022 in Business ITFinnish telecommunications vendor Nokia has achieved the 1.5 million port milestone for its Quillion chipset-based broadband solutions, reaching 50 million…
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Rest easy with the Happy Plugs Play pink gold headphones that look good, sound good, and keep your child safe
Happy Plugs is a Swedish brand aiming to transform essential tech accessories into fashion must-haves. This is its…
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Crush your enemies anywhere with the portable competitive K70 RGB TKL keyboard
Corsair does it again with a powerful, durable, robust keyboard designed for gaming champions - no matter how…
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Review: With A96, OPPO again proves good things do not cost an arm and a leg
By Sam Varghesein Smartphones & Mobile devices
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Opensignal: Vodafone New Zealand bests other telcos in download speed; 2degrees recognised for consistent quality
Vodafone tops the Download Speed Experience and wins 5G experiential awards while New Zealand telecommunications provider 2degrees ranks…
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At 32GB and 6000MHz the PNY XLR8 Gaming DDR5 MAKO RAM is the upgrade your computer wants and needs
One of the greatest ways to futureproof your computer is with RAM - high-speed, high-capacity RAM. PNY Technologies’…
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The Tranya T30 earbuds bring you affordable comfort with bass boosting and gaming low-latency
Tranya has done it again with the T30 true wireless earbuds; the audio brand has released its newest…
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The ultra-durable, super-comfortable HyperX Cloud Alpha gaming headset plays and plays and plays
The HyperX Cloud Alpha wired pro gaming headset continues to prove its long-lasting gaming durability and comfort chops,…
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See the world and get fit without leaving your home with the NordicTrack S22i studio bike
The NordicTrack S22i powered by iFit is a truly remarkable interactive fitness machine that transports you to locations…
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Review: OPPO A76 another sturdy offering from a dependable brand
By Sam Varghese
After one reviews a number of Android phones, it becomes difficult to pick points of difference that make…
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The WD Black SN770 NVMe SSD brings a high-speed boost to your gaming fun
Western Digital brought out its stunning new WD_Black SN770 NVMe SSD last month, designed to bring faster speeds…
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The Poly Studio P21 makes your online calls a cinch, looking good and sounding good
The Poly Studio P21 is an elegant all-in-one display, camera, microphone, speakers, and lighting unit which helps you…
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GlobalData: Mobile communications services revenue in Asia Pacific to hit US$398.4 billion in 2026
Mobile communications services revenue in Asia Pacific is poised to grow at a CAGR of 4.4% from US$320…
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Keep your PC cool and looking good with the Corsair ML140 RGB Elite fan
Corsair's range of premium-grade RGB-enabled devices and components has been expanded with its recently released magnetic levitation fans…
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Blast and laugh your way through Tiny Tina's Wonderlands
Dungeons and Dragons ... with guns. It's Tiny Tina's Wonderlands, the latest game from Gearbox which spins off…
Opinion
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ABC reports firms slyly collecting data, fails to disclose it's in same game
By Sam Varghese
The ABC has reported that learning software providers were slurping up data of students during the pandemic without…
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No kidding, Microsoft now charges firms to tackle Windows ransomware
By Sam Varghese
Microsoft, the company that produces Windows which is the target of practically every ransomware attack, is now offering…
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Nine's leaders' debate just a badly organised shouting match
By Sam Varghese
At the start of Sunday's so-called Great Debate between Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese,…
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ABC unlikely to decide news presenter's fate before election is done
By Sam Varghese
The ABC appears unlikely to publicise any decision it makes about the future of news presenter Fauziah Ibrahim —…
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Election campaign unmasks journalists for what they really are
By Sam Varghese
Eight years ago, the independent American journalist Matt Taibbi outlined what he thought was the best use which…
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Google exposed as it bids to show up Microsoft over security
By Sam Varghese
Google's bid to position itself as some kind of competitor to Microsoft based on its security credentials has…
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Murdoch, Zuckerberg, Bezos, Brin, Page are all A-okay. But Musk???
By Sam Varghese
The objections to Elon Musk buying Twitter can be distilled down to one simple thing: his policies will…
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AFR shows it does not know difference between poll and focus group
By Sam Varghese
The Australian Financial Review, which claims to be one of the country's top newspapers, does not appear to…
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Whatever happened to the government's ransomware action plan?
By Sam Varghese
Last October, with great fanfare, Home Affairs Minister Karen Andrews announced the Ransomware Action Plan, vowing to make…
Telecommunications
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Labor needs to make high-speed broadband more affordable: Budde
By Sam Varghese
The Australian Labor Party's pledge during the election campaign to offer 90% of broadband users in the country…
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stc Group, Alibaba establish Alibaba Cloud for cloud computing in Saudi Arabia
By Staff Writer
Saudi telecommunication company stc Group has announced the establishment of Alibaba Cloud in Riyadh for high-capacity cloud services…
Popular News
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AIIA urges Labor Government to appoint dedicated digital Minister following election victory
By Staff Writer
Australia's peak body for innovation technology, the Australian Information Industry Association AIIA, has called for a cabinet level…
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Noname Security appoints Netpoleon Australia, New Zealand distributor
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API security vendor Noname Security has appointed network security products company Netpoleon as its distributor in Australia and…
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Sims says Facebook must sign deals with SBS, The Conversation
By Sam Varghesein Technology Regulation
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Labrys and Collective Campus to launch web3 accelerator Metarise
Blockchain development agency Labrys partners with innovation consultancy and startup accelerator Collective Campus to launch Metarise, a web3…
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Smart WFM appoints Andrew Griffiths to new global advisory board
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Australian-founded human capital management consultancy Smart WFM has appointed bestselling author Andrew Griffiths to the new role of…
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Agritech startup Green Growth releases new Green Growth Yield Monitor solution, enables land productivity analytics and sustainable farming
Combines a scalable hardware device and data visualisation software to deliver analytics insights about land productivity and farm…
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ACS congratulates Labor on Federal election win
The Australian Computer Society (ACS) is the professional association for Australia's tech sector, and it has congratulated Anthony…
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Dell’Oro Group: RAN market growth slowest in more than two years due to COVID-19 and supply chain disruptions
The RAN market’s positive momentum over the past four years has extended into the first quarter but external…
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Nokia launches MX Boost for private wireless to help achieve Industry 4.0 cases
Finnish telecommunications vendor Nokia introduces MX Boost for private wireless, a unique patent which combines disparate radio technologies…
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Complaints rising again, says TIO
Phone and internet complaints increased during the third financial quarter, the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman's latest report says.
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Okta picks Philip Goldie as ANZ vice president
Identity provider Okta has appointed Philip Goldie to the role of vice president for Australia and New Zealand.
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Superloop to acquire Acurus
Telco Superloop has signed a $15 million conditional sale and purchase agreement with Melbourne-based white label and technology…