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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,…
Labor needs to make high-speed broadband more affordable: Budde
23 May 2022 in Telecoms & NBNThe Australian Labor Party's pledge during the election campaign to offer 90% of broadband users in the country higher speeds…
Smart WFM appoints Andrew Griffiths to new global advisory board
23 May 2022 in People MovesAustralian-founded human capital management consultancy Smart WFM has appointed bestselling author Andrew Griffiths to the new role of advisor and…
AIIA urges Labor Government to appoint dedicated digital Minister following election victory
23 May 2022 in Government Tech PolicyAustralia's peak body for innovation technology, the Australian Information Industry Association AIIA, has called for a cabinet level Government Services…
Noname Security appoints Netpoleon Australia, New Zealand distributor
23 May 2022 in SecurityAPI security vendor Noname Security has appointed network security products company Netpoleon as its distributor in Australia and New Zealand.
ACS congratulates Labor on Federal election win
22 May 2022 in Government TechThe Australian Computer Society (ACS) is the professional association for Australia's tech sector, and it has congratulated Anthony Albanese and…
Decision Inc Australia partners with Alteryx to ‘expand offering’ in Australia
20 May 2022 in DataIndependent data and analytics consultancy Decision Inc Australia says it continues to expand its offering to clients by partnering with…
Consumers urged to check solar energy storage batteries due to fire risk: ACCC
20 May 2022 in EnergyThe Australian Competition and Consumer Commisssion (ACCC) is urging consumers to urgently check if their LG, SolaX or Opal home…
AUSTRAC’s Fintel Alliance awarded Best Collaboration of the Year Award by International Compliance Association
20 May 2022 in SecurityThe Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) has been awarded the Best Collaboration of the Year Award by the…
SpaceX partners Australia’s Space Machines Company as launch partner
20 May 2022 in SpaceAustralian in-space transportation and logistics startup Space Machines Company (SMC), has secured the support of SpaceX as a launch partner…
Breaking IT News
Open RAN revenues surged in first quarter of 2022: Dell’Oro Group
24 May 2022 in Business ITOpen RAN revenues including O-RAN and OpenRAN radio and baseband surged in the first quarter of 2022, according to RAN…
Analyst: Huawei and ZTE expulsion in Canada may contribute to splinternet
24 May 2022 in Business TelecomsCanada has implemented a ban against China’s two biggest telecom equipment providers—Huawei and ZTE—to protect national security, joining the so-called…
Dell revamps Iress' management process
24 May 2022 in StrategyFinancial services organisation Iress has commissioned Dell Workspace One to overhaul its end user management process.
KnowBe4 warns users to be vigilant of QR codes and WhatsApp scams
24 May 2022 in SecurityQR codes and chat and messaging platform WhatsApp are increasingly being used for phishing and other scams, warns security awareness…
i-PRO launches i-PRO mini surveillance camera
24 May 2022 in Business ITProfessional security solutions for surveillance i-PRO launches i-PRO mini network camera, touted to be the smallest, whose lens is able…
Charles Darwin University, Alice Springs Future Grid project team on town use of ‘more’ renewable energy
23 May 2022 in EnergyCharles Darwin University (CDU) has teamed up with the Alice Springs Future Grid project to help investigate how the Central…
Real-time data streaming associated with higher revenues: report
23 May 2022 in DataA report from data streaming platform provider Confluent suggests almost all organisations – 97% – are making use of real-time…
Secureworks finds Bronze President threat group now targetting Russian speakers
23 May 2022 in SecuritySecureworks Counter Threat Unit researchers find evidence that threat group Bronze President appears to be changing its targeting, believing it…
Vodafone offers 5G broadband plans for its subscribers
23 May 2022 in Wi-FiTelecommunications company Vodafone launches two new 5G home internet plans: 5G Home Broadband Plus and 5G Home Broadband Premium.
Nokia DAC Wi-Fi private wireless solution to boost connectivity and workflows for enterprises
23 May 2022 in Business TelecomsFinnish telecommunications vendor Nokia launches Nokia DAC Wi-Fi for industries seeking digital transformation.
Nokia launches MX Boost for private wireless to help achieve Industry 4.0 cases
23 May 2022 in Business ITFinnish telecommunications vendor Nokia introduces MX Boost for private wireless, a unique patent which combines disparate radio technologies and spectrum…
Dell’Oro Group: RAN market growth slowest in more than two years due to COVID-19 and supply chain disruptions
23 May 2022 in Business ITThe RAN market’s positive momentum over the past four years has extended into the first quarter but external challenges such…
Reviews
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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…
- Review: D-Link Eagle Pro AI M15 in Networking
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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…
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Astell&Kern fuse a high-end headphone amplifier and DAP in the portable Acro CA1000
The Astell&Kern Acro CA1000 Desktop Amplifier and DAC is a remarkable combination of a high-end amplifier and digital…
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The SanDisk Professional G-DRIVE ArmorATD is the ruggedised USB HDD for the adventurer in us all
SanDisk Professional's new G-DRIVE ArmorATD is a ruggedised portable hard drive that is lightweight yet robust. It is…
Opinion
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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…
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Upheaval in the Solomon Islands as China pokes its nose in
By Sam Varghese
When the phrase "the Pacific family" is used by the Australian Government, one knows what is happening: some…
Telecommunications
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Boost Mobile doubles market share, wins awards, offers 5G and aims at 1m customers
Founded by Peter Adderton, Boost is the best pre-paid provider on the full Telstra network, and thus arguably…
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Verizon Business and Visionable open centre to accelerate connected healthcare
Verizon Business and Visionable, a health technology company, have opened a technology-led centre dedicated to accelerating the adoption…
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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…
Popular News
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SpaceX partners Australia’s Space Machines Company as launch partner
By Staff Writer
Australian in-space transportation and logistics startup Space Machines Company (SMC), has secured the support of SpaceX as a…
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AUSTRAC’s Fintel Alliance awarded Best Collaboration of the Year Award by International Compliance Association
By Staff Writer
The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) has been awarded the Best Collaboration of the Year Award…
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Consumers urged to check solar energy storage batteries due to fire risk: ACCC
By Staff Writer
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commisssion (ACCC) is urging consumers to urgently check if their LG, SolaX or…
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New Relic adds vulnerability management to observability platform
Observability specialist New Relic's new vulnerability management capabilities help find and address security risks by aggregating native and…
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Bendigo taps AWS to overhaul its infrastructure system, reducing compute costs
Financial service provider Bendigo and Adelaide Bank has migrated its infrastructure to the cloud using AWS’ Amazon Elastic…
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Experts urge VMware users to patch critical flaws right away
By Sam Varghese
Security professionals have warned that an authentication bypass flaw in VMware products needs to be patched as soon…
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Australian CISOs feel ‘least prepared’, 'more at risk’ of cyber attacks compared to global counterparts: Proofpoint
By Staff Writer
Cybersecurity and compliance company Proofpoint has released its annual Voice of the CISO report, which explores key challenges…
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Trivy becomes a unified cloud native security scanner
Cloud security provider Aqua Security has delivered a major update to Trivy, its unified scanner for cloud native…
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Apple's stunning accessibility feature preview combines innovative power of hardware, software and machine learning, with shades of future AR glasses and Car capabilities, too
It's not just Google who can use AI and machine learning to deliver impressive accessibility features, with Apple…
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Ericsson revamps company structure and announces key appointments
Swedish telecommunications vendor Ericsson revamps its group structure and executive team position to achieve its targets.
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GSMA: More mobile operators are cutting their emissions
Mobile operators who committed to rapid emissions cuts increased by more than 50% over the last year, according…