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Xero revamps APAC leadership team
05 August 2022 in People MovesCloud accounting software provider Xero is moving to a regional leadership structure.
Fortinet buoyed by ‘strong’ quarterly revenue, billings growth
04 August 2022 in Listed TechCybersecurity firm Fortinet has recorded strong revenue and billings growth for the three months to the end of June 2022.
Complexica hires senior trio
04 August 2022 in People MovesAI-based sales, marketing and supply chain software specialist Complexica has appointed Dr Soner Teknikeler to the role of senior manager,…
Lam leads SoftServe's APAC product and design practice
04 August 2022 in People MovesDigital consultancy SoftServe has appointed Yishan Lam to the role of head of product and design for the APAC market.
Tablet, chromebook shipments down globally for fourth quarter running
04 August 2022 in HardwareGlobal shipments of tablets fell for the fourth quarter running, with the technology analyst firm Canalys reporting a 11% year-on-year…
Oppo releases two models of A77 5G device in Australia
04 August 2022 in MobilityChinese smartphone vendor Oppo has released another device in its A series with a twist: there are two models, one…
Telstra to address ACCC's 5G competition concerns
03 August 2022 in Technology RegulationThe ACCC has accepted a court-enforceable undertaking from Telstra to address competition concerns relating to the 5G rollout.
Sanjay Poonen appointed Cohesity CEO and president
03 August 2022 in People MovesNext-gen data management company Cohesity has appointed former VMware and SAP senior executive Sanjay Poonen as CEO and president.
TOPdesk appoints new GM for Australia
03 August 2022 in People MovesService management specialist TOPdesk Australia has appointed Robert van der Gulik to the role of general manager.
Domain administrator auDA records strong growth in .au direct names registrations
03 August 2022 in Technology RegulationAustralia’s domain administrator auDA had 170,000 .au direct names registered by the end of the June 2022 quarter and CEO…
Sandes leads Wasabi in Australia
03 August 2022 in People MovesHot cloud storage provider Wasabi Technologies has appointed Andrew Sandes to the role of country manager for Australia.
DCI announces Canberra data centre
03 August 2022 in Data CentresDCI Data Centers is entering the Canberra data centre market with a 20MW site in the Poplars Innovation Precinct in…
Veteran tech industry exec Scott Crenshaw appointed Equinix EVP & GM, digital services
02 August 2022 in People MovesDigital infrastructure company Equinix has appointed Scott Crenshaw to the newly created role of executive vice president and general manager,…
Singtel to invest additional US$100 million in ‘innovative technology’ start-ups through Singtel Innov8
02 August 2022 in Telecoms & NBNSingapore telco Singtel plans to invest a further US$100 million into Singtel Innov8, its corporate venture arm, raising its total…
Telstra completes Fetch TV transaction
02 August 2022 in EntertainmentTelstra has completed its acquisition of a 51.4% interest in Fetch TV.
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FC Bayern and Adobe partner to redefine fan experiences
05 August 2022 in DealsAdobe and FC Bayern, one of the world’s most historic and successful football clubs, announced a multi-year partnership to power…
4 non-profits bridging the digital divide for First Nations communities to share more than $750,000 in funding from INCO, supported by Google.org
05 August 2022 in Not For ProfitINCO, a non-profit supporting the growth of Australia’s social enterprise ecosystem, has announced the launch of its first Australian Digitisation…
UST opens innovation lab at University of Melbourne
05 August 2022 in Business ITDigital transformation solutions company UST today opened an innovation lab at the University of Melbourne’s Melbourne Connect.
Australians indifferent to space industry and are more likely to associate space with aliens than satellite communications: Inmarsat report
05 August 2022 in SpaceAustralia played a vital role in Apollo 11’s iconic moon landing in 1969. Half a century later tells a different…
Public cloud 5G workloads to hit $6.6 billion in the next five years: Dell’Oro Group
05 August 2022 in Cloud5G workloads on public cloud will grow revenues at an 88% compounded annual growth rate with cumulative revenues estimated to…
OfficeMax New Zealand sees better customer experience delivery with Seismic
05 August 2022 in DealsOffice supplier OfficeMax New Zealand has implemented Seismic Enablement Cloud, an enterprise-grade technology, to boost and yield better customer sales.
mycar Tyre & Auto picks Macquarie Telecom to modernise its network
05 August 2022 in DealsMore than 270 mycar Tyre & Auto stores across Australia have deployed Macquarie Telecom’s NBN and SD-WAN services, yielding improvements…
The Peloton Guide is your on-screen guide that motivates, measures, and maximises your fitness goals
04 August 2022 in Computers & peripheralsPeloton is well known for its exercise equipment, fashionable attire, and not least, its workouts. The fitness company has added…
RingCentral rolls out updates for its communication platforms
04 August 2022 in Business ITContact centre solutions RingCentral has announced new features and updates for both of its business cloud phone system and unified…
Ericsson and Vodafone launch support service for 5G-factory in Hungary
04 August 2022 in Business TelecomsTelecommunications company Ericsson and Vodafone have launched a service continuity for private networks aimed at improving manufacturing and industrial efficiency.
Digital wallet users will exceed 5.2 billion in 2026 driven by superapps
04 August 2022 in AppsDigital wallet users will exceed 5.2 billion globally in 2026, up from 3.4 billion in 2022, accounting for a 53%…
Macquarie Telecom joins VMware Sovereign Cloud initiative
04 August 2022 in Business TelecomsMacquarie Telecom joins VMware Sovereign Cloud initiative, a reflection of the company’s commitment to sovereign IT capability.
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The Peloton Guide is your on-screen guide that motivates, measures, and maximises your fitness goals
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The ALOGIC Iris USB Webcam A09
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The future is here: Lavazza and Amazon present Voicy - the smartest coffee machine ever
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Review: Oppo Reno8 Lite 5G is well worth a second look
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The Oppo Reno8 Lite 5G marks the release of a model in this line in Australia after more… -
The special edition EPOS Adapt 660 AMC Aston Martin headset takes your audio experience to the F1 level
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The EPOS Adapt 660 AMC headset is the first new product arising from the relationship between the AV… -
The tech-packed Sony WH1000-XM5 headphones make your music the whole world
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Sony has released its fifth generation wireless noise-cancelling headphones. The company has set a high bar for itself… -
The Nanoleaf Lines allow you to light your way - your way
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Sony Inzone gaming headsets maximises hearing quality for 'unparalleled' gaming experience
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COMPANY NEWS: Sony Australia unveils Inzone, a gear brand for that heightens gaming hearing experience—particularly video game sounds—for… -
Give your PC the upgrade it deserves with PNY XLR8 Gaming EPIC-X RGB DDR4 RAM
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Review: Oppo Find X5 Lite lives up to its name
By Sam Varghesein Smartphones & Mobile devices
The Oppo Find X5 Lite is the cheapest device in this flagship line and thus lacks many of… -
The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro is coming, setting a new standard for gaming headsets, and your ears will thank you
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What can be said but 'wow' - SteelSeries has released what can be truthfully said to be the… -
The Jabra Talk 65 is the Bluetooth headset for those who have things to do
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Escape the desk and stay connected to all your devices with the Poly Voyager 4300 UC series
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Poly's Voyager 4300 UC series brings comfort and style to office headsets, allowing you to freely roam up…
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ABC reports firms slyly collecting data, fails to disclose it's in same game
By Sam Varghesein Open Sauce
The ABC has reported that learning software providers were slurping up data of students during the pandemic without… -
No kidding, Microsoft now charges firms to tackle Windows ransomware
By Sam Varghesein Open Sauce
Microsoft, the company that produces Windows which is the target of practically every ransomware attack, is now offering… -
Nine's leaders' debate just a badly organised shouting match
By Sam Varghesein Open Sauce
At the start of Sunday's so-called Great Debate between Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese,… -
ABC unlikely to decide news presenter's fate before election is done
By Sam Varghesein Open Sauce
The ABC appears unlikely to publicise any decision it makes about the future of news presenter Fauziah Ibrahim —… -
Election campaign unmasks journalists for what they really are
By Sam Varghesein Open Sauce
Eight years ago, the independent American journalist Matt Taibbi outlined what he thought was the best use which… -
Google exposed as it bids to show up Microsoft over security
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Google's bid to position itself as some kind of competitor to Microsoft based on its security credentials has… -
Murdoch, Zuckerberg, Bezos, Brin, Page are all A-okay. But Musk???
By Sam Varghesein Open Sauce
The objections to Elon Musk buying Twitter can be distilled down to one simple thing: his policies will… -
AFR shows it does not know difference between poll and focus group
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The Australian Financial Review, which claims to be one of the country's top newspapers, does not appear to… -
Whatever happened to the government's ransomware action plan?
By Sam Varghesein Open Sauce
Last October, with great fanfare, Home Affairs Minister Karen Andrews announced the Ransomware Action Plan, vowing to make…
Telecommunications
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Singtel to invest additional US$100 million in ‘innovative technology’ start-ups through Singtel Innov8
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Singapore telco Singtel plans to invest a further US$100 million into Singtel Innov8, its corporate venture arm, raising… -
Humboldt Cable moves to RFP
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Chilean state infrastructure fund Desarrollo País and Singapore-based H2 Cable have issued a request for proposals to begin…
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Oppo releases two models of A77 5G device in Australia
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Chinese smartphone vendor Oppo has released another device in its A series with a twist: there are two… -
Complexica hires senior trio
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AI-based sales, marketing and supply chain software specialist Complexica has appointed Dr Soner Teknikeler to the role of… -
Tech conference urges young girls to mull a career in tech
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Daltrey Australia’s ‘first cybersecurity company’ to achieve B Corp certification
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Australian biometric security firm Daltrey has announced that it has become the “first cybersecurity vendor” in Australia to… -
Fortinet buoyed by ‘strong’ quarterly revenue, billings growth
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Cybersecurity firm Fortinet has recorded strong revenue and billings growth for the three months to the end of… -
OfficeMax New Zealand sees better customer experience delivery with Seismic
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Office supplier OfficeMax New Zealand has implemented Seismic Enablement Cloud, an enterprise-grade technology, to boost and yield better… -
Xero revamps APAC leadership team
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Cloud accounting software provider Xero is moving to a regional leadership structure. -
Australians lack cyber risk sophistication: report
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New research conducted for cybersecurity firm Trend Micro shows almost half of respondents from Australian organisations feel their… -
Ericsson and Vodafone launch support service for 5G-factory in Hungary
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Telecommunications company Ericsson and Vodafone have launched a service continuity for private networks aimed at improving manufacturing and… -
RingCentral rolls out updates for its communication platforms
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Contact centre solutions RingCentral has announced new features and updates for both of its business cloud phone system… -
Macquarie Telecom joins VMware Sovereign Cloud initiative
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Australians indifferent to space industry and are more likely to associate space with aliens than satellite communications: Inmarsat report
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Australia played a vital role in Apollo 11’s iconic moon landing in 1969. Half a century later tells…
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Comments
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Re: iTWire - Key cloud computing pros and cons you should consider and tips for success
Good ad concise overview!
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Re: iTWire - Daltrey Australia’s ‘first cybersecurity company’ to achieve B Corp certification
Daldry's B Corp certification is neither the first nor the only such certification in Australia. This fact is readily verified,[…]
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Re: iTWire - 900,000 households do not have an in-home internet connection: ACCAN
.....But there not reliable..and they wherever will beWe keep saying it should be treated like water, but if you don't[…]
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Re: iTWire - Aussies talk about social equality, gaming, and finance on Twitter
Thx Ken!It would be excellent to get a followup article in the interest of journalistic insight,specifically on the actual trending[…]
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Re: iTWire - Digital Pulse report urges diversity as tech workforce continues to boom
With so many jobs in the IT sector, I'm pretty sure that if someone wanted a job they'd have one,[…]
