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Secure Parking to pay $10.95m for misleading consumers about Secure-a-Spot parking service: ACCC
08 August 2024 in Technology RegulationThe Federal Court has today ordered that Secure Parking Pty Ltd pay $10.95 million in penalties for making false or…
An AI strategy isn't enough; you need prepared data, and Cloudera says it has the platform to help you succeed
07 August 2024 in DataHybrid data, analytics, and AI platform Cloudera says AI will add about $US15.7T - that's trillion - to the global…
Consumers warned of possible safety risks with the use of baby bottle self-feeding devices and children's car seat head straps
07 August 2024 in Technology RegulationThe ACCC is investigating the safety of aftermarket children’s car seat head straps and baby bottle self-feeding devices, after the…
Telco complaints down year-on-year: report
07 August 2024 in Technology RegulationAustralian telco complaints have declined year-on-year, claims the latest Communications Alliance Complaints-in-Context Report.
Cashrewards 'Boosts Shopping Power' with Little Birdie acquisition
06 August 2024 in StrategyCOMPANY NEWS: Cashrewards, Australia’s leading cashback platform, today announced the acquisition of Little Birdie, an innovative shopping companion powered by…
TPG Telecom revives fibre asset sale with Vocus
06 August 2024 in Business TelecomsTPG Telecom confirmed it is in negotiation again with Vocus Group regarding the sale of its fibre asset and portfolio.
Renesas completes acquisition of Altium
02 August 2024 in Listed TechAdvanced electronics design systems company Renesas Electronics Corporation has announced the successful completion of the acquisition of global software company…
ACCC ‘proposes to allow’ collaboration in the cash in transit industry
01 August 2024 in Technology RegulationThe competition watchdog, the ACCC, has issued a draft determination proposing to grant authorisation with conditions to the Australian Banking…
Cognizant Moment: Powering the next generation of data-led, AI-fueled experiences at enterprise scale
01 August 2024 in DataNew digital experience practice will harness AI for enhanced customer engagement and business innovation COMPANY NEWS: Cognizant announced the launch…
Nutanix names Michael Alp as managing director for ANZ
01 August 2024 in People MovesComputer software company Nutanix has appointed Michael Alp as managing director for ANZ.
auDA unveils new Research and Development grants, announces 2024 Community Grant Program
01 August 2024 in Technology Regulationdomain administrator auDA has announced its new Research and Development (R&D) Grant Program, which it says will support large-scale research…
Westpac, Optus launch verification system to fight scams
31 July 2024 in SecurityAustralian multinational banking and financial services provider Westpac partnered with Optus to introduce a new in-app calling to fight bank…
HiBob appoints new Chief Information Officer to ‘supercharge innovation and growth’
30 July 2024 in People MovesHR platform provider HiBob has appointed Michal Lewy Harush as its new Chief Information Officer (CIO).
Lenovo names Dr.Tolga Kurtoglu as new Chief Technology Officer
30 July 2024 in People MovesGlobal technology company Lenovo has appointed DrTolga Kurtoglu as the group’s new Chief Technology Officer, succeeding Dr. Yong Rui, in…
Improved transparency lowers international money transfer costs, but switching promises extra $200m in savings per year: ACCC
30 July 2024 in Technology RegulationWhile improved transparency has lowered costs for Australian consumers who send money overseas, consumers are still missing out on over…
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Microsoft strengthens phishing-resistant security for Entra ID with FIDO2 provisioning APIs
08 August 2024 in SecurityCOMPANY NEWS: Yubico has worked closely with Microsoft for over a decade to keep businesses around the world and the…
Southern Cross Cable deploys FibreSense subsea monitoring capability
08 August 2024 in Business TelecomsDeep-tech fibre sensing company FiberSense and subsea cable provider Southern Cross Cable (SX) implemented FiberSense’s DigitalMarine subsea cable monitoring capability…
Milestone Systems unveils new experience centre in Melbourne
08 August 2024 in DevelopmentData-driven video technology software provider Milestone Systems opened a new office and experience centre in Mulgrave, Melbourne.
KnowBe4 Releases Q2 Quarterly Phishing Test Results
08 August 2024 in SecurityCOMPANY NEWS: QR Codes in Malicious Emails Gaining Traction
Cellular data serviced by cloud skyrockets to 2.8 million PB
08 August 2024 in CloudThe volume of cellular data serviced by the cloud will grow from 700,000 PB in 2024 to 2.8 million PB…
New Nokia inventory capability allows drones to count items more ‘effectively’
08 August 2024 in Business TelecomsFinnish telco vendor Nokia launched its inventory capability for Autonomous Inventory Monitoring Services (AIMS) to enable warehouse operators use autonomous…
Breakthroughs in solar energy storage impact public opinion on renewables
07 August 2024 in EnergyGUEST OPINION: Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the last few years, you’ve probably engaged in the ongoing…
US Cellular picks Ericsson for 5G rural upgrade
07 August 2024 in 5GRegional US carrier US Cellular has deployed the technology of Swedish telco equipment provider Ericsson to support its 5G network…
Demand for AI-related data centre infrastructure pushes data centre capex forecast upward
07 August 2024 in Data CentresDell’Oro Group revised its data centre capex forecast upward to a 24% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) by 2028 as…
Satellites to grow 150% over the next five years
07 August 2024 in SpaceThe number of satellites in orbit that can be leveraged for IoT connectivity will grow 150% over the next five…
Thoughtworks Launches SDV Pulse Report with AWS to Help Companies Navigate Transition to SDV
06 August 2024 in StrategyCOMPANY NEWS: Thoughtworks (NASDAQ: TWKS), a global technology consultancy that integrates strategy, design and engineering, today announced the launch of…
Tenable Unveils Industry Leading Vulnerability Intelligence Data and Response Capabilities to Expose and Close Priority Threats that Drive Up Risk
06 August 2024 in SecurityFirst-of-their-kind Vulnerability Intelligence and Exposure Response features deliver actionable intelligence across IT and cloud environments COMPANY NEWS: Tenable®, the exposure…
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Snowflake admins can now make MFA mandatory, thank goodness
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Big media firms trying to get govt to cover Facebook money
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Kubernetes turns 10
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Satya Nadella wants security – and also stupid features on your PC
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Apple aficionados get their knickers in a knot over iPad ad
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News Corp mantra: Google good, Facebook very bad
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China dropped a flare near an Aussie copter in its EEZ. What's wrong with that?
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When will Labor level with the public about the Facebook deals?
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Renesas completes acquisition of Altium
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Carers ACT goes passwordless with YubiKeys
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Tenable Unveils Industry Leading Vulnerability Intelligence Data and Response Capabilities to Expose and Close Priority Threats that Drive Up Risk
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Qualcomm smartphone chip makes 5G ‘more accessible and reliable’
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Cashrewards 'Boosts Shopping Power' with Little Birdie acquisition
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COMPANY NEWS: Cashrewards, Australia’s leading cashback platform, today announced the acquisition of Little Birdie, an innovative shopping companion…