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Searce enters Australia, NZ regional market
14 April 2023 in People MovesGlobal services provider and consulting firm Searce has entered the Australian and New Zealand markets and appointed Adrian Chu as…
‘Mandarin speakers’ targetted in latest impersonation scams
14 April 2023 in SecurityImpersonation scams continue to plague Australia with the latest reported incidents involving scammers targeting people who speak Mandarin by pretending…
Australian and New Zealand organisations ‘paid up’ in Ransomware Attacks: Report
13 April 2023 in SecurityOrganisations experienced a significant increase in ransomware – from an average of four attacks over five years in 2021 versus…
Mayor considers landmark AI defamation suit against ChatGPT over false claims
13 April 2023 in DataAn Australian local council mayor may be at the forefront of a landmark legal battle against AI platform ChatGPT, as…
Aiven launches free plans for PostgreSQL, MySQL, and Redis to boost open source adoption
12 April 2023 in DataOpen source cloud data platform Aiven has launched free plans for its open source database services, Aiven for PostgreSQL, Aiven…
Atturra appoints Defence Industry ‘expert’ Richard Campbell as CEO of SME Gateway
12 April 2023 in People MovesAdvisory and technology services business Atturra has announced the appointment of Canberra-based Richard Campbell as the new Chief Executive Officer…
Tech needed to drive productivity in Australia’s construction industry
12 April 2023 in StrategyTechnology is needed now more than ever to drive productivity in the construction industry, along with an increased need to…
High risk ‘vulnerabilities’ affect Microsoft, Adobe, Fortinet and Samsung: security report
12 April 2023 in SecurityIntelligence company Recorded Future has released its March 2023 vulnerabilities summary which identifies five newly disclosed vulnerabilities with high risk…
Australian homes targeted in cyberattacks every two days warns Trend Micro report
12 April 2023 in SecurityAttention Australians! Your personal data might be at risk. A report by Trend Micro reveals 75.2% of its Australian Identity…
Politicians from five nations seek Assange's release from UK prison
12 April 2023 in StrategyPoliticians from five countries, including Australia, have written to US Attorney-General Merrick Garland asking him to drop the charges against…
Microsoft releases 97 fixes on Patch Tuesday; one for a zero-day
12 April 2023 in SecurityMicrosoft has released 97 fixes, one of which is for a zero-day, on its Patch Tuesday for the current month.
Brennan to recruit hundreds of tech professionals
11 April 2023 in RecruitmentAustralian systems integrator Brennan will recruit 400 tech professionals over the next 12 months to meet what it says is…
Australia can be ‘leading digital economy’ with Government investment in technology
11 April 2023 in StrategyThe Albanese Government has an opportunity to ensure that Australia reaches its dual goals of being a leading digital economy…
Dodgy scam targets staff members at organisations with email claiming to be from the CEO, but it's a 'STAFF SURPRISE' SCAM
11 April 2023 in SecurityAbout an hour ago, I received an email, purporting to be from iTWire's CEO and Editor-in-Chief, Andrew Matler, wanting ME…
Majority of Australian organisations ‘challenged’ by execution of essential security operation tasks: survey
11 April 2023 in SecurityNinety-one percent (91%) of Australian organisations find the execution of some essential security operation tasks, such as threat hunting, challenging,…
Breaking IT News
HMD Global unveils Nokia G22
14 April 2023 in MobilityFinnish mobile phone manufacturer and home of Nokia phones HMD Global has unveiled the Nokia G22, a do it yourself…
VIDEOS: Frontline Augmented Reality to be integrated into SAP Digital Manufacturing to boost productivity on the shop floor
14 April 2023 in Business ITTeamViewer isn't just for remote connectivity, but has long ago expanded into workplace digitalisation solutions, and has announced the integration…
Optus pours $5.3 million network upgrade at South Coast
14 April 2023 in Business TelecomsTelecommunications provider has invested a $5.3 million network upgrade at South Coast to improve coverage, reliability, and connectivity speed following…
Albanese Government opens $10 million grant to tackle tech-based violence against women
14 April 2023 in Technology RegulationThe Albanese Government has opened a new $10 million grant program that aims to stop technology-based abuse against women.
UiPath, Snowflake team up on automation platform launch
14 April 2023 in Enterprise SolutionsEnterprise automation software company UiPath has launched Business Automation Platform as a pre-built solution for the Snowflake Manufacturing Data Cloud.
VIDEO INTERVIEW: Okta and SafetyCulture talk digital native businesses and the right tools and partners for the job
14 April 2023 in Business ITGuest Interview and Case Study: When one of the world's great global identity companies meets one of the world's great…
VIDEOS: Ferrari Esports Series returns for 2023, with Aussie and NZ drivers invited for the first time
13 April 2023 in Home TechFerrari Esports Series returns for its fourth edition in April, hosting new regions and high-octane Ferrari sim racing on Assetto…
Stoktake applies face rec to cattle to cut rustling
13 April 2023 in SecurityMelbourne-based software company Z Ware is applying face recognition to cattle in an attempt to fight rustling and streamline animal…
Superhero Streamers is back – Australian streamers squad up to raise funds for vital cancer research
13 April 2023 in Home TechFor the third year running, Cure Cancer’s Game On Cancer initiative is assembling Superhero Streamers of all shapes and sizes…
Australian organisations more concerned about data bias: survey
13 April 2023 in DataA new survey has found that senior business and IT professionals in Australia are more likely than their international peers…
Gartner says these are the top cybersecurity trends
13 April 2023 in SecurityAnalyst firm Gartner says security and risk management leaders must rebalance their cybersecurity investments across technology and human-centric elements in…
Tangerine joins 5G broadband market
13 April 2023 in MobilityMVNO Tangerine now offers a 5G mobile broadband plan.
Reviews
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Brother PJ-800 printers provide the ultimate pint-sized A4 printer for field workers, service, contracts, and more
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Brother has a new range of super-compact mobile A4 thermal printers - the PJ 800 series, which will… -
The Tineco Carpet One Pro renders your carpets spotless with vacuum and shampoo all-in-one
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The Tineco Pure One S12 Platinum vacuum sucks harder, longer, stronger
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Intelligent home appliance innovator, Tineco, has released a brand new premium cordless smart vacuum at mid-tier pricing that… -
You need an EcoFlow next-gen RIVER 2 portable power station, and here's why
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Every now and then something comes along which is a genuine must-have, that can benefit you over and… -
The Tranya x5 sport earbuds bring you great sound while you work, rest, and play
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Global audio brand Tranya has released its first sports earbuds, which hook over the ears, instead of purely…
Opinion
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Microsoft tells users to patch – even if it breaks their systems
By Sam Varghesein Open Sauce
From time to time, people from Microsoft come up with stupid takes to divert attention from the fact… -
Ex-chief of ASPI Jennings again pushing the anti-China line
By Sam Varghesein Open Sauce
The former chief of the Australian Strategic Policy Institute, Peter Jennings, appears to be in serious denial about… -
Exactly what is wrong with a soldier earning his keep abroad after retirement?
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Australia loves to raise fears over anything to do with countries that it considers, well, below its exalted… -
Grandstanding about Musk and Twitter is simply a waste of time
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When politicians indulge in grandstanding on issues over which they have no control, the normal reaction is to… -
ABC's Trioli wants to know if IT systems can do without admin users
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Given the spate of data breaches that have been affecting Australian companies in recent times, one would think… -
Age reporter accuses Vic premier of deceit, but then has second thoughts
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Helping Optus spin breach fallout: the AFR shows the way
By Sam Varghesein Open Sauce
One reason why a company like Singtel Optus can leak customer data in a breach that is, by… -
Even ABC's own Wil Anderson says broadcaster is shutting out youth
By Sam Varghesein Open Sauce
Well-known ABC personality Wil Anderson has bought into the claim that the broadcaster lacks young presenters by suggesting… -
With nuke-capable B-52s coming, Albanese is now the new deputy sheriff
By Sam Varghesein Open Sauce
Former Liberal prime minister John Howard used to be often contemptuously referred to as the deputy sheriff for…
Telecommunications
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TPG aims for net-zero greenhouse emissions by 2050
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Telco TPG Telecom has set long-term targets to reduce its absolute emissions across Scopes 1, 2 and 3… -
NBN Co extends to 15,000 participants for Sky Muster Plus plan
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With early indicators suggesting the satellite network appears to remain robust despite an increase in data usage during…
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HiBob appoints new chief marketing officer with ‘bold growth’ agenda
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HR platform provider HiBob has appointed SaaS marketing expert Sarah Reynolds as chief marketing officer (CMO). -
Brown leads Mendix in ANZ
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Low-code enterprise application development vendor Mendix has appointed Finbar James Brown to the newly-created role of country lead… -
High risk ‘vulnerabilities’ affect Microsoft, Adobe, Fortinet and Samsung: security report
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Intelligence company Recorded Future has released its March 2023 vulnerabilities summary which identifies five newly disclosed vulnerabilities with… -
Atturra appoints Defence Industry ‘expert’ Richard Campbell as CEO of SME Gateway
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Advisory and technology services business Atturra has announced the appointment of Canberra-based Richard Campbell as the new Chief… -
Brennan to recruit hundreds of tech professionals
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Australian systems integrator Brennan will recruit 400 tech professionals over the next 12 months to meet what it… -
Gartner says these are the top cybersecurity trends
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Analyst firm Gartner says security and risk management leaders must rebalance their cybersecurity investments across technology and human-centric… -
SOCO wins IAMCP award promoting workplace equity and inclusion
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COMPANY NEWS: IT consultancy SOCO has been recognised as a winner of the International Association of Microsoft Channel… -
Tech needed to drive productivity in Australia’s construction industry
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Technology is needed now more than ever to drive productivity in the construction industry, along with an increased… -
Australian and New Zealand organisations ‘paid up’ in Ransomware Attacks: Report
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Organisations experienced a significant increase in ransomware – from an average of four attacks over five years in… -
LogRhythm releases new quarterly innovations for security teams implementation
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Security intelligence company, LogRhythm has announced its fourth consecutive quarterly release of innovation across its entire security operations… -
Microsoft releases 97 fixes on Patch Tuesday; one for a zero-day
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Microsoft has released 97 fixes, one of which is for a zero-day, on its Patch Tuesday for the… -
Majority of Australian organisations ‘challenged’ by execution of essential security operation tasks: survey
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Ninety-one percent (91%) of Australian organisations find the execution of some essential security operation tasks, such as threat…
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Yubico reveals the key to securing our digital identities on Identity Management Day
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NVIDIA GTC Spring 2023 - Online AI Developer Conference
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Nvidia GTC 2023 to feature advances in AI, generative AI, industrial metaverse and robotics
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CYBERSECURITY
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‘Mandarin speakers’ targetted in latest impersonation scams
Impersonation scams continue to plague Australia with the latest reported… -
Australian and New Zealand organisations ‘paid up’ in Ransomware Attacks: Report
Organisations experienced a significant increase in ransomware – from an…
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Stoktake applies face rec to cattle to cut rustling
Melbourne-based software company Z Ware is applying face recognition to… -
Gartner says these are the top cybersecurity trends
Analyst firm Gartner says security and risk management leaders must…
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High risk ‘vulnerabilities’ affect Microsoft, Adobe, Fortinet and Samsung: security report
Intelligence company Recorded Future has released its March 2023 vulnerabilities…
PEOPLE MOVES
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Searce enters Australia, NZ regional market
Global services provider and consulting firm Searce has entered the… -
Atturra appoints Defence Industry ‘expert’ Richard Campbell as CEO of SME Gateway
Advisory and technology services business Atturra has announced the appointment…
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Brown leads Mendix in ANZ
Low-code enterprise application development vendor Mendix has appointed Finbar James…
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HiBob appoints new chief marketing officer with ‘bold growth’ agenda
HR platform provider HiBob has appointed SaaS marketing expert Sarah…
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Cequence Security seeks ANZ growth with Maloney
Unified API protection specialist Cequence Security has appointed Glen Maloney…
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The Importance of Weather Forecasting: Enhancing Your News Site with a Weather API
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Web development 2023: Benefits of Angular.js, RoR, & Blockchain Development
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How cloud security boosts your organization's cyber resilience
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New analyst report details how Syspro embedded analytics increases enterprise visibility and productivity while reducing IT costs
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Remote launches a platform redesign with new features for global employers
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Comments
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Re: iTWire - Politicians from five nations seek Assange's release from UK prison
Let’s hope the US bends to public opinion. It’s time Julian Assange was released. It’s also time we had broad[…]
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Re: iTWire - Latitude Financial says personal data of 330,000 stolen in breach
Why do they even need to retain this data? Check it, process it, destroy it. They have no need to[…]
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Re: iTWire - Ciena, Digicel Fiji, and Southern Cross launch 10Mbps internet at Fiji schools
Is this supposed to be 10Mbps, 100Mbps or 10Gbps? 10Mbps is slower than Kevin Rudd''s original NBN...
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Re: iTWire - Billions of credentials, personal records stolen through data breaches: report
Ironically, a campaign by political activists applauds the actions of Julian Assange for his alleged involvement in a data breach.
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Re: iTWire - LG launches UltraGear Oled 27 and 45-inch gaming monitors
They should stop using Matte anti-glare, glossy looks much nicer
