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Cisco unveils plug-and-play AI solutions and new AI servers
31 October 2024 in HardwareCommunications vendor Cisco has announced new additions to its data centre infrastructure portfolio, including an AI server family with NVIDIA…
Spark reduces FY25 guidance citing flat mobile, declining IT
31 October 2024 in Business TelecommunicationsNew Zealand telco Spark has announced a downward revision in its FY25 financial guidance, citing challenging market conditions.
Bitdefender ‘unmasks’ malvertising campaign targeting Meta business pages
31 October 2024 in SecurityCybersecurity company Bitdefender has released a new report unmasking a ‘malvertising’ campaign targeting Australian Meta business accounts and personal accounts…
Rackspace Technology signs multi-year, strategic collaboration agreement with AWS
31 October 2024 in ResellersAI technology services company Rackspace Technologies has signed a Strategic Collaboration Agreement (SCA) with Amazon Web Services (AWS), with plans…
Acer Nitro V 16 Australian Review (2024)
31 October 2024 in Computers & peripheralsAcer's Nitro 5 budget gaming laptops have historically offered solid performance at accessible prices. They lost their way a bit,…
Fujitsu and Linius partner to unlock the power of video worldwide
30 October 2024 in StrategyNew global partnership delivers AI-powered video analytics that transform multimedia content and data into actionable insights COMPANY NEWS: Businesses, governments,…
Motorola-owned AU company Noggin earns resilience global honour
30 October 2024 in MarketSydney based global provider of critical event management and resilience software, Noggin, has announced that it has achieved the highest…
UpGuard launches ‘enhanced AI-powered suite’, transforming security assessments with advanced automation
30 October 2024 in SecurityTasmanian-based cybersecurity ratings and third-party risk management company UpGuard has announced the launch of Trust Exchange with a significant upgrade…
Australian banks ‘missing SME opportunity’ as surcharge changes loom: business banking customer report 2024
30 October 2024 in StrategyAustralian banks are failing to grasp the SME Banking opportunity, despite the rising importance of business banking to their bottom…
Lotame ‘accelerates APAC expansion’ with appointment of Zuzana Urbanova as region’s VP of Agency Solutions
30 October 2024 in People MovesTechnology company Lotame has announced the promotion of Zuzana Urbanova to Vice President of Agency Solutions, APAC.
Save the Date - Infoblox Exchange 2024 Sydney & Melbourne!
30 October 2024 in NetworkingMark your calendars for Melbourne - Tuesday 3 December AND Melbourne Thursday, 5 December 2024
Cenitex and Snowflake to ‘help Victorian Public Sector’ unlock data value
30 October 2024 in DataSnowflake, the AI Data Cloud company, has announced a collaboration with Cenitex that aims to provide a Data Platform for…
Telstra, Ericsson claim world first in trial of intelligent automation platform
29 October 2024 in Telecoms & NBNAustralia's largest telco Telstra and global telecoms equipment vendor Ericsson have claimed a world first successful trial of the Ericsson…
Vodafone, Qualcomm and Ericsson complete 5G mmWave trials in the UK
28 October 2024 in Telecoms & NBNMobile operator Vodafone, chipmaker Qualcomm and telecoms vendor Ericsson announced a demonstration of claimed benefits of Millimetre wave (mmWave) 5G…
Optus commences 3G switch off, offers financially strapped free handsets
28 October 2024 in Telecoms & NBNAustralia's second largest telecoms operator Optus will begin switching off its 3G network from 28 October 2024, potentially impacting millions…
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Soft skills key to securing a job for IT contractors in 2024
31 October 2024 in RecruitmentGlobal recruiter Hays has released the latest IT Contractors Rate Guide for FY24/25, which finds that over the last 12…
Nutanix Names Daryush Ashjari as CTO APJ
31 October 2024 in People MovesTwo years after joining Nutanix as vice president of Asia-Pacific and Japan (APJ) Solution Engineering, Daryush Ashjari’s role has been…
Cybersecurity must be a priority: study
30 October 2024 in SecurityTo realise the full benefits of satellite IoT, MNOs (mobile network operators) and SNOs (satellite network operators) must invest in…
Beyond Bank Australia 'boosts member value', gains 14 Days productivity with Boomi
30 October 2024 in StrategyBoomi helps Australian customer-owned bank speed loans and credit card processing, and enhance customer understanding with an automated data framework…
MTN SA and Huawei launch commercial SDB IBT 2D microwave deployment
30 October 2024 in Telecoms & NBNTelecoms operator MTN South Africa and Chinese equipment provider Huawei have completed the world’s first commercial deployment of Huawei's SDB…
DigitalBridge to acquire hyperscale data centres owner Yondr Group
30 October 2024 in Data CentresDigital infrastructure asset management group DigitalBridge has inked an agreement to acquire Yondr Group, a global developer and operator of…
Entrust Helps Fight Fraud at Account Opening and Every Day with New Consumer Banking Platform
30 October 2024 in DataSolution integrates leading AI-driven identity verification technology with physical and digital card issuance capabilities to reduce fraud at account opening and…
Transport for NSW and HCLTech expand digital transformation partnership
30 October 2024 in DealsHCLTech, a leading global technology company, and the New South Wales Government's transport and roads agency, Transport for NSW, have…
KnowBe4 Launches Complimentary Training Module Following Thwarted North Korean Infiltration Attempt
30 October 2024 in RecruitmentNew KnowBe4 training addresses critical security risks in hiring processes, sharing insights for other organisations to learn the pitfalls and…
Ball joints are key to your vehicle's smooth ride
30 October 2024 in AutomotiveGUEST OPINION: When it comes to your vehicle's smooth operation and safety, ball joints play an important role that's often…
Dynatrace Announces Availability on Microsoft Azure in Australia
30 October 2024 in DataPRODUCT LAUNCH ANNOUNCEMENT: Empowers Australia-based customers to streamline deployment of Dynatrace to drive cloud modernization
Chunghwa Telecom selects Nokia for 5G-Advanced expansion
29 October 2024 in Telecoms & NBNTaiwanese operator Chunghwa Telecom (CHT) has selected Finnish telecoms vendor Nokia for a one-year extension deal to modernise its 5G…
Reviews
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Acer Nitro V 16 Australian Review (2024)
By Nick RossAcer's Nitro 5 budget gaming laptops have historically offered solid performance at accessible prices. They lost their way…in Computers & peripherals
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Are Aussie networks future fit?
According to IDC’s recent Asia/Pacific Enterprise Connectivity and Telecom Services Survey, only 51% of ANZ companies believe their…in Networking
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Australian software firm, Noggin, earns highest honour in new operational resilience software report from Verdantix
By NogginCOMPANY NEWS: Noggin, a Sydney based, global provider of critical event management and resilience software, has achieved the highest…in Software
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HP Pavilion 16 Australian Laptop Review (2024)
By Nick Rossin Computers & peripherals
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Azul Sets the Bar with its High-Performance Java Platform, Azul Platform Prime, Achieving an Average 37% Performance Boost Compared to Other OpenJDK Distributions
By AzulCOMPANY NEWS: Azul unveils its Java Performance Engineering Lab, pioneering new capabilities in Java optimisation and scalabilityin Software
Opinion
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The uncomfortable truth about diversity in IT leadership: are we doing enough?
In an industry that prides itself on innovation and forward-thinking, it's ironic that the leadership tiers of Information…in The Wired CIO
- I visited the Cloudflare Wall of Entropy where lava lamps secure the Internet in The Wired CIO
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Snowflake admins can now make MFA mandatory, thank goodness
Snowflake has now released a feature allowing administrators to enforce MFA so users must enroll in it on…in The Wired CIO
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Big media firms trying to get govt to cover Facebook money
By Sam VargheseAustralia's mainstream media groups are trying to pressure the government in order to obtain funding to cover the…in Open Sauce
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Kubernetes turns 10
The container orchestration system Kubernetes hit a major milestone on 6 June 2024, enjoying its 10th anniversary. That's…in The Linux Distillery
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Top 5 things we’ve learned at Dell Technologies World Conference 2024
By Nick Rossin Opinion and Analysis
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Satya Nadella wants security – and also stupid features on your PC
By Sam VargheseOn 3 May, Microsoft chief executive Satya Nadella issued a long statement, saying in effect that security would…in Open Sauce
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Apple aficionados get their knickers in a knot over iPad ad
By Sam VargheseApple lovers and users — I mean the computer company, not the fruit — are prone to occasional emotional outbursts…in Open Sauce
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News Corp mantra: Google good, Facebook very bad
By Sam VargheseNews alert! Google has just renewed what News Corporation calls a "lucrative deal". Expect some unstinting praise about…in Open Sauce
Telecommunications
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EIU forecasts 2025 as the year when AI hype meets reality
The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), the research and analysis division of global media organisation the Economist Group, has…in Business Telecommunications
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Optus commences 3G switch off, offers financially strapped free handsets
Australia's second largest telecoms operator Optus will begin switching off its 3G network from 28 October 2024, potentially…in Telecoms & NBN
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Vodafone, Qualcomm and Ericsson complete 5G mmWave trials in the UK
Mobile operator Vodafone, chipmaker Qualcomm and telecoms vendor Ericsson announced a demonstration of claimed benefits of Millimetre wave…in Telecoms & NBN
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Telstra, Ericsson claim world first in trial of intelligent automation platform
Australia's largest telco Telstra and global telecoms equipment vendor Ericsson have claimed a world first successful trial of…in Telecoms & NBN
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MTN SA and Huawei launch commercial SDB IBT 2D microwave deployment
Telecoms operator MTN South Africa and Chinese equipment provider Huawei have completed the world’s first commercial deployment of…in Telecoms & NBN
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Chunghwa Telecom selects Nokia for 5G-Advanced expansion
Taiwanese operator Chunghwa Telecom (CHT) has selected Finnish telecoms vendor Nokia for a one-year extension deal to modernise…in Telecoms & NBN
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Spark reduces FY25 guidance citing flat mobile, declining IT
New Zealand telco Spark has announced a downward revision in its FY25 financial guidance, citing challenging market conditions.in Business Telecommunications
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A10 Networks Outlines Blueprint to Secure and Deliver AI Applications and Help Increase Cyber Resilience
By A10 NetworksIntegrated Platform of Solutions Can Help Lower Cybersecurity Risk, Improve User Experience and Simplify IT Infrastructuresin Security
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Phishing-as-a-Service is cheap, cloud managed, and comes with support. It side-steps MFA and allows criminals into your Microsoft,…in Security
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Qualys VMDR Rated Only “Outperformer” and “Leader” by Independent Analyst Firm
By QualysGigaOm recognises Qualys VMDR as “Leader” for fourth consecutive year in Continuous Vulnerability Management category; Qualys Web Application…in Security
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Sophos appoints Torjus Gylstorff as Sophos’ Chief Revenue Officer
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CommScope Announces SYSTIMAX GigaSHIELD X10D End-to-End Cat 6A Shielded Platform
By CommScopeGigaSHIELD platform builds on SYSTIMAX 2.0 portfolio with F/UTP, F/FTP and S/FTP cabling, MiNo shielded patch cords, MGS600S…in Networking
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Threat Spotlight: The evolving use of QR codes in phishing attacks
By Kyle BlankerBarracuda threat intelligence researchers have detected more than half a million phishing emails with quick response (QR) codes…in Security
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OpSys Australia Appoints Shanna Daly as Inaugural Chief Information Security Officer
COMPANY NEWS: Cyber Security Expert to Lead and Align the Company’s Cyber Security Strategy with Regional Customer Needsin People Moves
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UpGuard launches ‘enhanced AI-powered suite’, transforming security assessments with advanced automation
Tasmanian-based cybersecurity ratings and third-party risk management company UpGuard has announced the launch of Trust Exchange with a…in Security
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Lotame ‘accelerates APAC expansion’ with appointment of Zuzana Urbanova as region’s VP of Agency Solutions
Technology company Lotame has announced the promotion of Zuzana Urbanova to Vice President of Agency Solutions, APAC.in People Moves
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Australian banks ‘missing SME opportunity’ as surcharge changes loom: business banking customer report 2024
Australian banks are failing to grasp the SME Banking opportunity, despite the rising importance of business banking to…in Strategy
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EIU forecasts 2025 as the year when AI hype meets reality
The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), the research and analysis division of global media organisation the Economist Group, has…in Business Telecommunications
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AI Construction Software Creator BuildPass Lands $7.5m in Seed Capital
Emerging construction technology start-up BuildPass will double-down on AI product development, widen its Australian market share and enter…in Deals