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Young Australians boost confidence to challenge cyberullying with Digital Amabassadors program
26 November 2021 in Home TechYoung Australians are taking the charge in navigating their own safety experience online, with nearly three quarters of teens -…
ACS elects Nick Tate as 2022-23 national president
26 November 2021 in People MovesThe Australian Computer Society (ACS) has elected Nick Tate as national president for 2022-23 to replace Dr Ian Oppermann whose…
Ziggy Switkowski steps down with Kate McKenzie to take over as new Chair of NBN Co
26 November 2021 in Telecoms & NBNThe offices of Paul Fletcher Minister for Communications Urban Infrastructure Cities and the Arts and Simon Birmingham Minister for Finance,…
Fears about real agenda behind Online Safety Bill after US podcast
25 November 2021 in Technology RegulationFears have arisen about the agenda of the eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant after the news website Crikey reported that…
AI made practical; how to best price your products
25 November 2021 in DataIf you recognise the potential artificial intelligence (AI) can bring to your business but don’t know where to start, the…
AIIA calls for ICT professionals to be prioritised for visas with borders reopening
24 November 2021 in Government Tech PolicyAustralia’s tech industry peak body the Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA) has called on the Federal Government to ensure that…
Apple takes NSO Group to court over Pegasus spyware attacks
24 November 2021 in SecurityApple has hit the Israeli firm NSO Group with a lawsuit over the targeting of iPhone users with its Pegasus…
Financial services veteran Mark Reid appointed managing director of Global Payments
24 November 2021 in People MovesWholesale payment technology and software solutions provider Global Payments has appointed experienced retail and business financial services professional Mark Reid…
Govt ignores industry protests, passes critical infrastructure bill
23 November 2021 in Technology RegulationThe Federal Government has ignored the pleas of technology industry bodies and passed a bill that will enable it to…
Threat actors use Exchange flaws to attack through on-premise servers
23 November 2021 in SecurityThreat actors have used exploits for Microsoft Exchange Server to deceive users into opening emails with malicious content, the security…
Details of more than 1m WordPress sites exposed at GoDaddy
23 November 2021 in SecurityThe globe's biggest web hosting company, GoDaddy, has announced that more than a million customers of its Managed WordPress product…
Samsung seeks to inspire young Aussies to use STEM as a force for good, launches Solve for Tomorrow
23 November 2021 in Home TechSeeking to solve some of society's greatest issues, Samsung is inviting young Australians to create a TikTok video showing how…
NZ’s Commerce Commission issues caution to consumers buying online for Xmas
22 November 2021 in Technology RegulationNew Zealand’s consumer competition regulator The Commerce Commission has recommended that consumers buying online for Christmas do their research before…
Adelaide’s Lot Fourteen innovation district becomes first in state to roll-out district wide 5G
22 November 2021 in 5GAdelaide’s Lot Fourteen innovation district becomes first in state to roll-out district wide 5G
ExtraHop appoints Tanya Hovagimian as first ANZ channel manager
22 November 2021 in People MovesCloud-native network detection and response provider ExtraHop has appointed Tanya Hovagimian as the company’s first Australia and New Zealand channel…
Breaking IT News
Oracle ERP Users Win Big With BlackLine According to Nucleus Research
26 November 2021 in DealsNucleus calculates Oracle ERP users achieve payback in under a year, generate US $2.58 for every dollar invested, and cut…
Gary Smith awarded 2021 Communications Ambassador at ACOMMS
26 November 2021 in Telecoms & NBNTelecommunications icon, Mr Gary Smith, has taken out the Australian communication industry’s most prestigious accolade; being awarded the title of…
Equinix deploys subsea cable system to connect Australia and Middle East
26 November 2021 in Data CentresDigital infrastructure company Equinix has been selected by Sub.Co for the landing of the Oman Australia Cable into its International…
TIO report: Defending phone and internet accounts from fraudsters
26 November 2021 in Technology RegulationThe Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman (TIO) released a report on systemic investigations into fraud enabled through phone and internet accounts.
Hesta invests $120 million in Citadel Group
26 November 2021 in DealsAustralian industry superannunation fund for health workers Hesta invests a $120 million equity stake in IT service management company Citadel…
Georgiou takes on regional director role at Secureworks
26 November 2021 in People MovesSecurity specialist Secureworks has appointed Demetrios Georgiou to the role of director of APAC.
InPayTech is now wrkr
26 November 2021 in IT IndustryFinTech Integrated Payment Technologies, better known as InPayTech, is rebranding to wrkr.
Travel virtually around the world inside Heygo
26 November 2021 in EntertainmentTravel is no longer what it was due to COVID-19 regulations, but with tip-based live-streaming platform Heygo, anyone with an…
The e-scooter revolution is being re-ignited with Meredot's next-gen 'wireless fuelling stations' for micro-mobility transport
26 November 2021 in Home TechEco-friendly, universal, scalable wireless docking stations for all popular e-scooters with management functions and extra safety capabilities has arrived and…
The End of Fortnite is coming on 5 December
25 November 2021 in EntertainmentMega-popular gaming phenomenon Fortnite is bringing players together in a last stand against the Cube Queen in its chapter two…
Schneider Electric hires Hopkins
25 November 2021 in People MovesSchneider Electric has appointed Patricia Hopkins to the role of director of its distributed software and business development team.
Fergus hires Swanson as chief revenue officer
25 November 2021 in People MovesJob management software provider Fergus has appointed Barb Swanson to the role of chief revenue officer.
Reviews
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The 1MORE ColorBuds 2 - tiny earbuds, big sound
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While you might not know of 1MORE, this stylish electronic audio company headquartered in San Diego and Shenzhen… -
Enhance your audio with the Cyber Acoustics SP-2000 speakerphone and CA-2890 USB speaker bar
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Cyber Acoustics has been producing premium audio products for a fraction of competitor prices for 25 years. In… -
Review: the time is just right for the OPPO A16s to emerge
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The Vissles LP85 mechanical keyboard brings out your inner creativity
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Dominate the enemy with the Corsair M65 RGB Ultra Wireless mouse
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The EPOS H3 Hybrid gaming headset plays wherever you do
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The excellent EPOS H3 headset is back, but better than ever, in a new hybrid version with wired… -
Manage your blood pressure and more with the 3-in-1 wireless Withings BPM Core
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French-based medical IoT company Withings continues to deliver with its wireless blood pressure monitor, developed with cardiologists and… -
Make your laptop a battle station with the Aten USB-C multiport dock with power pass-through
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Review: OPPO A94 5G is the big brother of budget 5G phones
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The OPPO A94 5G is the third low-budget model from this Chinese vendor released this year, and also… -
Sit straight with the CZUR Mirror AI posture checker
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We all know sitting at a computer can be so sedentary and while we think about the size… -
The Razer Barracuda X headset games wherever you do
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Iconic gaming hardware brand, Razer, has unleashed its new four-in-one gaming headset that provides a wireless and cabled… -
Review: vivo Y52 5G joins the mob jostling for sales in Australia
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vivo's Y52 5G is a worthy addition to the ever-increasing range of low-budget smartphones that include the new… -
The Cyber Acoustics HS-2000 headset is the no-fuss work-all-day business headset
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The Cyber Acoustics HS-2000 headset is a no-fuss, business-grade USB headset that fits comfortably, has an adjustable boom… -
The Corsair Virtuoso RGB wireless XT is the gaming headset that gives and gives
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Corsair's reputation for quality PC components continues with its brand new Virtuoso RGB wireless XT headset, delivering high-fidelity…
Opinion
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Op-ed on electric vehicles omits facts that don't suit its arguments
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An op-ed in The Australian, which accuses journalists at the ABC and Guardian Australia of failing to provide… -
Liberal Senator girds his loins for more humiliation by Facebook
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The Australian Government, it appears, does not believe in the old saying, "once bitten, twice shy". After being… -
Malcolm Turnbull needs to explain dodgy cut-down NBN rollout figures
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Malcolm Turnbull has some explaining to do about the costs of the NBN this morning, after Guardian Australia… -
ABC's Four Corners housing price report silent on money laundering
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The ABC, which claims to be Australia's "most trusted news service", failed to tell its viewers, during an… -
Telstra in box seat to buy NBN Co after its Digicel deal
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After a long time, Telstra has literally hit the jackpot with a business move: the company has fallen… -
News Corp reporter uses weasel words to push tired claims about Huawei
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A News Corp reporter has resorted to weasel words in a bid to again push the falsehood that… -
DTA not saying if firms certified as cloud hosts have compliance issues
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The Digital Transformation Agency, now vested with the responsibility for certifying cloud companies that can host government data,… -
ABC iview user data collected through Google Analytics stored in the US
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Any data collected by the ABC through the use of the Google Analytics 360 Suite for its iview… -
ASPI's Jennings beats the war drums again; maybe budgets are strained?
By Sam Varghesein Open Sauce
It looks like the defence industry lobby group, the Australian Strategic Policy Institute, is running low on funds.…
Telecommunications
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Infobip launches in Australia
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Global cloud communications company, Infobip, announced its arrival into the Australian market, providing local businesses with programmable communication… -
The ACCC report over three-quarters of NBN customers connected on high speed services
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More than 8.5 million residential broadband services are now on the NBN, and over 75% of them are… -
Ziggy Switkowski steps down with Kate McKenzie to take over as new Chair of NBN Co
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The offices of Paul Fletcher Minister for Communications Urban Infrastructure Cities and the Arts and Simon Birmingham Minister… -
Gary Smith awarded 2021 Communications Ambassador at ACOMMS
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Telecommunications icon, Mr Gary Smith, has taken out the Australian communication industry’s most prestigious accolade; being awarded the…
Popular News
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Veyor secures $4 million funding to double its workforce and ramp development projects
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Technology company Veyor has raised $4 million in funding, earning equity capital and financial support from investors. -
Mandiant debuts Australian location for Automated Defense
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Cyber defence specialist Mandiant is now operating from cloud-based infrastructure within Australia. -
Huawei launches new MatePad 11 tablet with 120Hz refresh rate, magnetic stylus, keyboard cover and more
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Huawei's ability to be inspired by Apple is no secret, with its newest MatePad 11 tablet no exception… -
Details of more than 1m WordPress sites exposed at GoDaddy
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The globe's biggest web hosting company, GoDaddy, has announced that more than a million customers of its Managed… -
Infobip launches in Australia
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Global cloud communications company, Infobip, announced its arrival into the Australian market, providing local businesses with programmable communication…
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Govt ignores industry protests, passes critical infrastructure bill
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The Federal Government has ignored the pleas of technology industry bodies and passed a bill that will enable… -
Samsung seeks to inspire young Aussies to use STEM as a force for good, launches Solve for Tomorrow
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Seeking to solve some of society's greatest issues, Samsung is inviting young Australians to create a TikTok video… -
Threat actors use Exchange flaws to attack through on-premise servers
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Threat actors have used exploits for Microsoft Exchange Server to deceive users into opening emails with malicious content,… -
Vodafone's stunning half-price Black Friday specials on 4G/5G Home Internet, plus up to $600 off top phones
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AIIA calls for ICT professionals to be prioritised for visas with borders reopening
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Australia’s tech industry peak body the Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA) has called on the Federal Government to… -
Oz Comic-Con Homegrown boasts stellar lineup of local and virtual guests ahead of Sydney and Melbourne events
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On 4 and 5 December in Sydney and 11 and 12 December in Melbourne, Oz Comic-Com is making… -
Apple takes NSO Group to court over Pegasus spyware attacks
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Apple has hit the Israeli firm NSO Group with a lawsuit over the targeting of iPhone users with…
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Globalization Partners conference wraps up on high note to re-invent business
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How IT will transform in the next five years
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Comments
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Re: iTWire - Labor offers 30,000 homes without Internet free service for year
I've gone to No Landline at all (never thought that would happen) with a 100GB/month mobile plan which includes unlimited[…]
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Re: iTWire - Analyst puts Labor NBN plan in same basket as govt efforts
I too have a copy of the document.
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Re: iTWire - Analyst puts Labor NBN plan in same basket as govt efforts
I wasn’t speaking for Labor. I was speaking as a fellow journalist aware of what actually happened. I don’t know[…]
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Re: iTWire - Analyst puts Labor NBN plan in same basket as govt efforts
No, you do not. I have not linked to any source. Some random quote is irrelevant to this story.
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Why wasn't it sent to us? It was sent to some small outlets that are definitely not mainstream. How can[…]
