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Telstra and AWS 'join forces on edge computing and take businesses to the cloud'
27 January 2021 in CloudAgreeing to collaborate on multi-access (including 5G) edge computing offerings, Telstra and AWS have signed a strategic agreement "to help…
Huawei denies report it plans to sell high-end phone business
27 January 2021 in MobilityChinese smartphone vendor Huawei is trying to sell its P and Mate flagship smartphone divisions, a report claims, adding that…
Mimecast admits certificate compromise tied to SolarWinds supply chain attack
27 January 2021 in SecurityEmail security firm Mimecast has admitted that the compromise of a certificate it had issued for some Microsoft services is…
Vale Graeme Philipson, a great Australian IT journalist and analyst
26 January 2021 in People MovesThe Australian IT world was shocked and saddened to hear of the untimely passing of veteran technology journalist and analyst…
Comsol power banks recalled over fire risk
26 January 2021 in MobilitySeveral models of power banks sold by Officeworks under the Comsol brand have been recalled due to the risk of…
AIIA Launches Skills Hub to boost Australia’s ICT Industry
25 January 2021 in EducationThe Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA) has officially launched its Skills Hub, creating a digital skills platform that connects ICT…
Coalition of health, tech experts want big tech to reveal ‘true’ extent of ‘misinformation ’ on COVID-19
25 January 2021 in HealthA newly formed coalition of health and technology experts is calling on the Australian Parliament to force big tech companies…
AMTA reminds Aussies about privacy on 28 January, International Data Privacy Day, with six top tips
25 January 2021 in Telecoms & NBNThe Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association (AMTA) has taken the opportunity to remind Australians about the importance of mobile phone data…
Local search marketing firm urges compromise over news media code
25 January 2021 in Technology RegulationDigital marketing solutions provider Localsearch has urged the government and Google to reach a compromise on the proposed news media…
NBN retailer questions need for Enterprise Ethernet in fibre areas
25 January 2021 in Telecoms & NBNAn NBN retail service provider has questioned the need for a service like the NBN Co' Enterprise Ethernet in places…
Memo to Google and Facebook: please pack your bags and go
23 January 2021 in Open SauceIt will be interesting to see who blinks first in the tussle between the digital platforms and the Australian Government:…
Reset Australia says 'Google’s egregious threats prove regulation is long overdue'
22 January 2021 in Technology RegulationAlthough Google has come to a deal to pay French publishers for news. Google Australia is threatening to withdraw Google…
Global organisations ‘struggle’ to maintain consistent application security, claims Radware
22 January 2021 in SecurityGlobal organisations are struggling to maintain consistent application security across multiple platforms, and they are also losing visibility with the…
2021 - as a Service
21 January 2021 in CloudDo Industry executives think our lives will improve in 2021? Or will it be Groundhog Year again, again, again?
Perth stadium goes 5G with Optus
21 January 2021 in Telecoms & NBNOptus has switched on 5G at Perth’s Optus stadium, giving sports and concert viewing fans 5G connectivity throughout key areas…
Sitecore aims for growth with US$1.2 billion investment plan
21 January 2021 in StrategyGlobal digital experience management software provider Sirecore has secured backing for a large-scale growth plan fuelled by US $1.2 billion…
Review: 13 iPhone 12 mini cases
20 January 2021 in Mobile devicesIf you've bought a shiny new iPhone 12 mini, you'll probably want a case to go with it. Here's our…
'World first': 5Gbps download speed over 5G achieved by Telstra, Ericsson and Qualcomm
20 January 2021 in Telecoms & NBNOver at Telstra's 5G Innovation Centre on the Gold Coast, Telstra, Ericsson and Qualcomm have “announced the successful completion of…
Breaking IT News
CommsChoice releases Hosted PBX plans with included handsets for $15/mth PAYG
27 January 2021 in Telecoms & NBNBusiness cloud communications provider CommsChoice has launched new Hosted PBX plans for its Cloud Business Phone system that include handsets…
iOpex Technologies appoints Avinash Lele as president
27 January 2021 in People MovesGlobal IT services provider iOpex Technologies has appointed former Cybage Software executive Avinash Lele as president.
Oppo brings new A-series device to Australia, the triple-camera equipped A15, for $239
27 January 2021 in Home TechArriving in Australia from January 28, 2021, the A-series A15 is billed as having "the hallmark of premium features and…
ICT veteran Simon Chassar joins Claroty
27 January 2021 in People MovesCybersecurity company Claroty has appointed 20 year ICT industry veteran Simon Chassar as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO).
CitiPower, Yarra Energy Foundation ink deal on community battery storage ownership
27 January 2021 in EnergyVictorian electricity distributor, CitiPower, and the Yarra Energy Foundation (YEF) have signed a new agreement in a move they say…
Dubber Unified Call Recording and Voice AI now available on Salesforce AppExchange
27 January 2021 in Business TelecommunicationsCompany News: Melbourne, Australia, 27 January 2021 --- Dubber Corporation Limited (ASX: DUB) (Dubber), the global leader in Unified Call…
Qualcomm to make range of SoCs for use in General Motors' vehicles
27 January 2021 in AutomotiveChipmaker Qualcomm Technologies has announced that it will make a number of different SoCs for use in the next generation…
Norton brings Norton 360 for Gamers to gamers globally
27 January 2021 in Home TechNorton, which these days styles itself as "NortonLifeLock" following its purchase of the LifeLock business in the US, has released…
Apple releases iOS 14.4, iPadOS 14.4, watchOS 7.3 and tvOS 14.4
27 January 2021 in MobilityApple has released system software updates for iPhone, iPad, Apple TV and Apple Watch.
Monoova, Jacaranda Finance partner on payments deal
27 January 2021 in DealsSydney-based payments provider Monoova is partnering with fintech lender Jacaranda Finance to deliver faster payments processing times, in a move…
Gartner sees global IT spending rising by 6.2% this year
27 January 2021 in DevelopmentGlobal spending on IT in 2021 has been forecast to rise 6.2% from 2020 and reach US$3.9 trillion (A$5.03 trillion),…
NetBackup 9 brings increased scalability and automation
27 January 2021 in Business SoftwareData protection specialist Veritas Technologies has released NetBackup 9 with new features to simplify operations and increase backup flexibility across…
Motorola presses turbo button with MOTOTRBO Ion next-gen biz-ready smart radio with Android, broadband and app ecosystem
27 January 2021 in Telecoms & NBNPromising to deliver "unparalleled collaboration and productivity" with "real-time intelligent data to existing business workflows", Motorola says its new MOTOTRBO…
Apple encourages users to walk more with new Fitness+ 'Time to Walk' experience
26 January 2021 in Home TechPromising an inspiring audio walking experience with its new "Time to Walk" feature within the subscription Apple Fitness+ service, Apple…
On the move: Moovit unveils its '2020 Global Public Transport Report'
27 January 2021 in Business ITIntel subsidiary Moovit has released analysis of millions of users’ journey requests in over 100 cities across 28 countries, combined…
ASIC sic'd by sickening cyber security incident
26 January 2021 in SecurityOn the 25th of January, ten days after ASIC became aware of a cyber security incident affecting a server used…
AARNet's Hancock gets a gong
26 January 2021 in Telecoms & NBNChris Hancock, CEO of AARNet, has been made a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the 2021 Australia…
Sheedy looks after OT at Fortinet
26 January 2021 in People MovesFortinet has appointed Andrew Sheedy as director of operational technology solutions.
NEC claims a mmWave MIMO first
26 January 2021 in Telecoms & NBNNEC claims it has achieved the first demonstration of a distributed-MIMO 5G system in the millimetre-wave frequency band in an…
PoC exploit available for SAP Solution Manager flaw
25 January 2021 in SecurityA serious vulnerability in SAP Solution Manager would allow an attacker can authenticate to vulnerable systems by simply trying to…
realme claims it has right devices for students returning to school
25 January 2021 in MobilityChinese smartphone vendor realme is pushing models that are suitable for students who need a smartphone for their use, pointing…
Reviews
- Review: 13 iPhone 12 mini cases in Mobile devices
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Review: vivo Y70 faces a fight in a crowded Android field
By Sam Varghesein Mobile devices
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Review - Jabra Evolve2 40 wired headset brings all-day comfort for all your audio needs
Everybody needs a good headset, though not all headsets are created equal. COVID-19 saw massive work-from-home demand for…
- Review - Lavazza A Modo Mio Smeg high-tech coffee machine in Computers & peripherals
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Review - Poly Elara 60W and Voyager Focus UC bring desktop telephony to your mobile device
Every now and then a piece of kit comes along that's entertainingly clever, solving a problem you didn't…
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Review: D-Link DIR-2150
The D-Link DIR-2150 is an AC2100 Wi-Fi Gigabit router that the company says is suitable for medium-sized homes.
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YubiKey 5C NFC with USB-C is your essential multi-device protection
There are things we all know we should do; floss our teeth, phone our mothers, wear clean underwear…
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SolarWinds NTA puts the network admin's finger on the networking pulse
REVIEW PROMOTION The network has always been important, and even more so in this day of cloud computing…
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Review: hardware makes the Huawei nova 7i purchase worthwhile
By Sam Varghese
Chinese smartphone vendor Huawei plays mostly in the US$1000+ space, with models like the P40 Pro+ 5G being…
- The Jabra Elite Active 75t lets you combine sport and sound without compromise in Computers & peripherals
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EPOS EXPAND 80 conference speakerphone lets you focus on clarity and collaboration
Experienced audio hardware provider, EPOS, has launched an enterprise-grade Bluetooth speakerphone delivering crisp, clear sound for up to…
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The Nextbase 622GW 4K dash cam hits Australia, making an ideal gift for the driver in your life
Global dash cam manufacturer, Nextbase, launched its premium 622GW 4K model in Australia last month - and this…
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Review: realme C12 has good looks and will not break the bank
By Sam Varghesein Mobile devices
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Outlook PST Repair is the solution to sysadmin PST and OST headaches
REVIEW PROMOTION: Storing all your email online is great, but offline email is still critical. Besides the obvious…
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Review: realme C11 offers a number of good features for the price
By Sam Varghese
Chinese smartphone maker realme appears to have taken a glance at the number of low-priced devices emerging from…
Opinion
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Memo to Google and Facebook: please pack your bags and go
By Sam Varghesein Open Sauce
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Russia, Reuters and postcards make for a very silly red scare
By Sam Varghesein Open Sauce
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Which programming language and technologies should you learn in 2021?
It’s 2021 and if you’re looking to learn a new programming language, DevOps tool, public cloud, or infrastructure…
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NBN 'fully built' though 35,000 premises still unconnected. Don't they count?
By Sam Varghese
Thirty-five thousand Australian premises are yet to be connected to the national broadband network, but Communications Minister Paul…
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Bid to explain Red Hat's killing of CentOS makes users angrier
By Sam Varghese
An attempt by long-time Red Hat employee Karsten Wade to mollify those who are upset over the killing…
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News media code: ball firmly in Federal Govt's court
By Sam Varghese
The next move in the battle over the news media code lies with the government, after Google essentially…
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FireEye and Microsoft silent on source of attacks, others pile on
By Sam Varghese
Neither American cyber security firm FireEye nor software giant Microsoft, the two companies which carried out an investigation…
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Fedora users, move to Debian or openSUSE before Red Hat shafts you
By Sam Varghese
Users of the Fedora Linux community distribution would do well to switch over to an alternative like Debian…
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After CentOS, the next one to bite the dust will be Fedora
By Sam Varghese
When Oracle Corporation, a company that is not exactly known for being friendly to free software and open…
Telecommunications
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Lightstorm Telecom Ventures reports building ‘high-capacity network’ with Ciena for India’s OTT ecosystem
The high-capacity, automated network “supports surging demand for gaming, video and cloud experiences”
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Be Prepared to Stay at Home in 2021 – even if you don’t want to
Guest Opinion: It's not often that the telecommunications and IT industry take their lead from medical experts, but…
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Perth stadium goes 5G with Optus
By Peter Dinham
Optus has switched on 5G at Perth’s Optus stadium, giving sports and concert viewing fans 5G connectivity throughout…
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NBN retailer questions need for Enterprise Ethernet in fibre areas
By Sam Varghese
An NBN retail service provider has questioned the need for a service like the NBN Co' Enterprise Ethernet…
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AMTA reminds Aussies about privacy on 28 January, International Data Privacy Day, with six top tips
The Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association (AMTA) has taken the opportunity to remind Australians about the importance of mobile…
- AARNet's Hancock gets a gong in Telecoms & NBN
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Motorola presses turbo button with MOTOTRBO Ion next-gen biz-ready smart radio with Android, broadband and app ecosystem
Promising to deliver "unparalleled collaboration and productivity" with "real-time intelligent data to existing business workflows", Motorola says its…
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NEC claims a mmWave MIMO first
NEC claims it has achieved the first demonstration of a distributed-MIMO 5G system in the millimetre-wave frequency band…
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Dubber Unified Call Recording and Voice AI now available on Salesforce AppExchange
By Dubber
Company News: Melbourne, Australia, 27 January 2021 --- Dubber Corporation Limited (ASX: DUB) (Dubber), the global leader in…
Popular News
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Memo to Google and Facebook: please pack your bags and go
By Sam Varghesein Open Sauce
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Reset Australia says 'Google’s egregious threats prove regulation is long overdue'
Although Google has come to a deal to pay French publishers for news. Google Australia is threatening to…
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Canalys sees cyber security spending growing 10% in 2021
By Sam Varghese
Spending on cyber security in 2021 is forecast to grow by 10% in the worst-case scenario, the technology…
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Russell gets a seat on SAP board
Business software vendor SAP has appointed Scott Russell to its executive board as head of the customer success…
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Google forcing users to Chrome after appearance of Edge
By Sam Varghesein Open Source
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Sophos claims new cryptominer being managed by software firm in Iran
By Sam Varghese
Global cyber security vendor Sophos claims a cryptominer known as MrbMiner that infects database servers is being managed…
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Local search marketing firm urges compromise over news media code
By Sam Varghese
Digital marketing solutions provider Localsearch has urged the government and Google to reach a compromise on the proposed…
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Google signs French deal to pay newspapers for snippets
By Sam Varghese
French authorities have signed an agreement with Google for the search company to pay publishers for the use…
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amaysim takeover by Optus set to be completed on 1 February
By Sam Varghesein Mobility
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AFP executes search warrants in QLD after the takedown of the world's largest illegal dark web marketplace
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) has executed a series of search warrants across Brisbane and the Gold Coast…
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Be Prepared to Stay at Home in 2021 – even if you don’t want to
Guest Opinion: It's not often that the telecommunications and IT industry take their lead from medical experts, but…
- BIGO Awards Gala 2021 celebrated overnight the resilience and creativity of live streaming broadcasters in Entertainment