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Reserve Bank’s next decision could ‘make or break’ retail’s biggest sales season
28 June 2024 in StrategyThe National Retail Association (NRA) has warned that if the Reserve Bank decides to raise interest rates at its next…
Telstra claims latest ‘world record’ on mobile network, with a call using 5G standalone
28 June 2024 in Telecoms & NBNAustralia’s largest telco said the world record took place last week on Samsung’s Galaxy S23 handset, which supports 5G standalone…
Milder winter and government rebates ‘subdue the impact’ of increasing prices on electricity bills: ACCC
28 June 2024 in Technology RegulationMedian effective electricity prices for residential customers across all regions grew by 14 per cent between September 2022 and September…
The new Windows Copilot+ AI PC gaslights a little but gets there in the end
27 June 2024 in Computers & peripheralsI looked forward to trying Microsoft's new Copilot+ AI PC to see the goodness and seamlessness of its AI smarts,…
FLAIM Systems and North Fire deliver Immersive Firefighter Training System to State Emergency Services of Ukraine
27 June 2024 in StrategyMelbourne-based virtual reality tech developer and immersive learning solutions provider FLAIM Systems has donated a FLAIM Trainer to the State…
Dodo Power & Gas pays $82,500 in penalties for breaches of electricity code: ACCC
27 June 2024 in Technology RegulationElectricity retailer M2 Energy Pty Ltd, trading as Dodo Power & Gas (Dodo) paid $82,500 in penalties after the ACCC…
Seeing Machines secures US$16.5 million payment as part of five-year License Renewal with mining giant Caterpillar
27 June 2024 in DealsSeeing Machines the advanced computer vision technology company that designs AI-powered operator monitoring systems to improve transport safety, has signed…
Consumer protections ‘strengthened’ with updated Banking Code
27 June 2024 in SecurityThe Australian Banking Association says consumer protections have been strengthened by the updated Banking Code of Practice, providing customers with…
AMTA launches web-based tool to check if mobiles will be affected by 3G shutdown
27 June 2024 in Technology RegulationThe Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association (AMTA) launched a new web-based tool to help Australians determine if their mobile device will…
Assange lands back in Australia, a free man after 14-year ordeal
26 June 2024 in StrategyWikiLeaks founder and publisher Julian Assange has landed back in Australia after being freed from jail in the UK, following…
UNSW to help provide basic AI literacy to more school children with $1m in funding
26 June 2024 in EducationUNSW Sydney has agreed to a new four-year partnership in collaboration with AI in Schools to “improve and expand a…
CSO Group and xAmplify merge to create Australia’s ‘largest home-grown cyber security and AI’ consulting group
26 June 2024 in SecurityCOMPANY NEWS: Australian cyber security business CSO Group and xAmplify, Australia's leading automation systems and artificial intelligence (AI) integrator, today announced…
ALERT: End of financial year tax scams
26 June 2024 in SecurityThe Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) is warning people to be on the lookout for “tax-themed scam emails”, SMS…
QBE uses geospatial technology and AI to support the 'claims response' to severe weather events
25 June 2024 in StrategyIn a successful Australian pilot, QBE Ventures announced that it has harnessed technology from investments in geospatial technology and AI…
Capgemini to enrich its engineering capabilities in Australia with acquisition of D+I
25 June 2024 in DealsCOMPANY NEWS: 2024 - Capgemini announced today it has signed an agreement to acquire D+I, a leading product design and…
Breaking IT News
Advanced, energy efficient computing cluster speeds up science and AI-powered breakthroughs
28 June 2024 in Business IntelligenceVirga is a fast, powerful and energy-efficient accelerated computing cluster that will help grow Australia’s science, industry and economy. Australia’s…
Lumify launches Digital Solutions
28 June 2024 in EducationCorporate ICT, soft and digital skills provider Lumify launched its Digital Solutions offering as a standalone business division.
Schneider Electric launches its 'first uninterruptible power supply (UPS)' designed specifically for gamers.
27 June 2024 in EntertainmentCOMPANY NEWS: Catering to the unique gaming requirements of e-sport players and gamers, Schneider Electric announced today that it has…
Australian organisations experienced highest rate of data breaches, reports Rubrik Zero Labs
27 June 2024 in SecurityGUEST RESEARCH: Australian data appears to be the favoured target for cyber attackers, with organisations reporting the highest rate of…
Backbase Strengthens AI Capabilities with Industry Veteran Chris Shayan
27 June 2024 in People MovesCOMPANY NEWS: Backbase on a mission to further adopt AI across the Engagement Banking Platform and its R&D efforts
Equinix expands in Chennai, India
27 June 2024 in Data CentresDigital infrastructure company Equinix announced its expansion into Chennai with its first International Business Exchange data centre CN1 to support…
NordVPN launches free tool to ‘protect users’ from infected files
26 June 2024 in SecurityCOMPANY NEWS: NordVPN, a leading cybersecurity company, launches its third experimental product from the NordLabs. File Checker is an online…
Revolutionising Queensland healthcare with SaaS innovation
26 June 2024 in Government Tech PolicyGUEST OPINION: Healthcare organisations in Australia are under immense pressure to innovate to better support employees, drive efficiencies, optimise patient…
Australian enterprises lead AI adoption in the world: research
26 June 2024 in Business ITAustralian enterprises are vastly ahead of their global counterparts in infrastructure modernisation. Building on this, a shift to hybrid multicloud…
Kore.ai Accelerates ANZ Presence Appointing Richard Oldham as Head of Pre-Sales and Technology ANZ
25 June 2024 in People MovesCOMPANY NEWS: Kore.ai, a leader in enterprise conversational and generative AI platform technology, today announced the appointment of Richard Oldham as…
New Relic Integrates its Observability Platform with NVIDIA NIM to Accelerate AI Adoption and ROI
25 June 2024 in SecurityNew Relic integrates with NVIDIA NIM inference microservices to help deliver high-performing models optimised for NVIDIA GPUs New Relic AI…
Powercast to debut new sensors at Sensors Converge electronics event
25 June 2024 in Internet of ThingsOne-stop-shop for wireless power Powercast will unveil next week at Sensors Converge (booth 915) a new technology solution for creating,…
Reviews
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The new Windows Copilot+ AI PC gaslights a little but gets there in the end
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I looked forward to trying Microsoft's new Copilot+ AI PC to see the goodness and seamlessness of its… -
Transform how you listen with Shokz open-ear headphones
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If you've ever felt earbuds don't quite fit, and are uncomfortable and even kind of gross to stick… -
Nanoleaf brightens up your gaming and living spaces
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Nanoleaf has long been making creative, modular smart lights that let you brighten up all your spaces in… -
The Aspera Nitro 2 smartphone packs a punch for only $179
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Acer Swift Go 14 Laptop Review (2024 - Meteor Lake)
By Nick Rossin Computers & peripherals
Acer’s Swift Go 14 seeks to be an all-rounder laptop for casual users and workers who need portability…
Opinion
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Big media firms trying to get govt to cover Facebook money
By Sam Varghesein Open Sauce
Australia's mainstream media groups are trying to pressure the government in order to obtain funding to cover the… -
Kubernetes turns 10
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The container orchestration system Kubernetes hit a major milestone on 6 June 2024, enjoying its 10th anniversary. That's… -
Top 5 things we’ve learned at Dell Technologies World Conference 2024
By Nick Rossin Opinion and Analysis
We may have been a bit sceptical when it kicked off, but it looks like Dell will genuinely… -
Satya Nadella wants security – and also stupid features on your PC
By Sam Varghesein Open Sauce
On 3 May, Microsoft chief executive Satya Nadella issued a long statement, saying in effect that security would… -
Apple aficionados get their knickers in a knot over iPad ad
By Sam Varghesein Open Sauce
Apple lovers and users — I mean the computer company, not the fruit — are prone to occasional emotional outbursts… -
News Corp mantra: Google good, Facebook very bad
By Sam Varghesein Open Sauce
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China dropped a flare near an Aussie copter in its EEZ. What's wrong with that?
By Sam Varghesein Open Sauce
Patriotism, they say, is the last refuge of a scoundrel. Judged that way, there seem to be a… -
When will Labor level with the public about the Facebook deals?
By Sam Varghesein Open Sauce
When will the Federal Government start telling the public the truth about the situation it faces with Facebook,… -
ASPI caught spreading misinformation about open-source software
By Sam Varghesein Open Sauce
It's not often that you find someone writing about open source software and not bothering to make mention…
Telecommunications
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Telstra claims latest ‘world record’ on mobile network, with a call using 5G standalone
in Telecoms & NBN
Australia’s largest telco said the world record took place last week on Samsung’s Galaxy S23 handset, which supports…
Popular News
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Workato welcomes two new members to the leadership team
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Workato®, an AI-driven Enterprise Orchestration platform, has announced two new appointments to its leadership team: Chandar Pattabhiram will… -
CSO Group and xAmplify merge to create Australia’s ‘largest home-grown cyber security and AI’ consulting group
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MGA Thermal receives funding boost from ARENA
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ARENA’s increased backing will support the rectification of MGA Thermal’s demonstration unit as it heads towards commercial deployment… -
Kore.ai Accelerates ANZ Presence Appointing Richard Oldham as Head of Pre-Sales and Technology ANZ
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Accenture acquires Fibermind
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Multinational company Accenture has agreed to acquire Italian-based network services company, specialising in fibre and mobile 5G networks… -
NordVPN launches free tool to ‘protect users’ from infected files
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COMPANY NEWS: NordVPN, a leading cybersecurity company, launches its third experimental product from the NordLabs. File Checker is… -
Assange freed after US plea deal, expected back home
By Sam Varghesein Strategy
WikiLeaks founder and publisher Julian Assange has been freed from prison on Monday and left the UK as… -
New Relic Integrates its Observability Platform with NVIDIA NIM to Accelerate AI Adoption and ROI
By New Relicin Security
New Relic integrates with NVIDIA NIM inference microservices to help deliver high-performing models optimised for NVIDIA GPUs New… -
ALERT: End of financial year tax scams
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The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) is warning people to be on the lookout for “tax-themed scam… -
ServiceNow automates BT’s operations in a bid to improve efficiency
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British telco BT has inked a multi-year agreement deal with ServiceNow, which will extend service management capabilities to… -
Survey reveals Australian knowledge workers are 'more burnt out' than any other countries
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A survey revealed that 82% of 1,100 Australian knowledge workers are feeling burnt out, with more than a… -
Big media firms trying to get govt to cover Facebook money
By Sam Varghesein Open Sauce
Australia's mainstream media groups are trying to pressure the government in order to obtain funding to cover the…
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CYBERSECURITY
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Australian organisations experienced highest rate of data breaches, reports Rubrik Zero Labs
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Consumer protections ‘strengthened’ with updated Banking Code
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NordVPN launches free tool to ‘protect users’ from infected files
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CSO Group and xAmplify merge to create Australia’s ‘largest home-grown cyber security and AI’ consulting group
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ALERT: End of financial year tax scams
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Backbase Strengthens AI Capabilities with Industry Veteran Chris Shayan
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Workato welcomes two new members to the leadership team
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Encompass Corporation appoints renowned technical leader Andrew Dunn as VP of Engineering
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Josh Griggs confirmed as ACS Chief Executive Officer
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The rise of IoT attacks: How to safeguard your network against the surge of digital assaults
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8 Best Games from Australian Developers
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Trustwave SpiderLabs finds law firms top ransomware targets in professional services
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Comments
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Re: iTWire - Assange freed after US plea deal, expected back home
Everyone got a bit of what they wanted. No one got everything, that sounds like the basis for a good[…]
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Is this article ironic?
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The safest way not to get snared is to avoid anything financial on your devices plus do not participate in[…]
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Re: iTWire - "Not us" - Snowflake wrongly implicated in Ticketmaster leak
Who do we trust here? A professional cloud provider with many customers or a monopolistic ticketing agency that can never[…]
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