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Federation University partners with McCain Foods for flagship co-op model
18 April 2024 in EducationFederation University Australia has partnered with McCain Foods to deliver Co-op placements to students.
Five Australians held in operation to take down cyber-crime ring
18 April 2024 in SecurityFive people have been taken into custody in Australia and 32 others overseas on suspicion of being as part of…
Australia and Singapore partner in $20m initiative to reduce maritime emissions
18 April 2024 in ClimateAustralia and Singapore, which is the world’s busiest transshipment hub, have partnered on a $20 million initiative to help reduce…
GenAI smartphones expected to make up 11% of shipments this year
18 April 2024 in MobilityAbout 11% of the smartphones sold during calendar year 2024 will be capable of using GenAI, the technology analyst firm…
Silverflow’s new board members to ‘propel next stage of growth’
17 April 2024 in People MovesCloud platform for global card processing, Silverflow, has announced a new supervisory board that it says will provide strategic support…
Macquarie acquires Intellicentre campus from Keppel
17 April 2024 in Data CentresMacquarie Technology Group announced the acquisition of its existing Macquarie Park data centre campus from Singapore's Keppel DC REIT.
Hybrid vehicles overtake battery EVs in Australia in 1Q24
17 April 2024 in AutomotiveThe take-up of electric vehicles in Australia is proceeding apace, with hybrids gaining the edge as the market share of…
Three-quarters of banks admit they need to modernise their core systems
16 April 2024 in MarketThe majority of financial institutions including banks are struggling to take advantage of new payment offerings and stronger cybersecurity because…
6 Best Video Editors: Lightweight & Budget-Friendly
16 April 2024 in Home TechCOMPANY NEWS: Looking for a video editor that doesn’t consume much storage space? Then keep reading this article to discover…
Akamai rolls out cloud infrastructure and services powered by NVIDIA, ‘optimised for video processing’
16 April 2024 in CloudContent delivery network and cloud provider Akamai Technologies has added a new media-optimised offering based on NVIDIA GPUs to its…
Commerce Commission takes Court action against One NZ for ‘endangering vulnerable consumers’
16 April 2024 in Business TelecommunicationsNew Zealand competition regulator The Commerce Commission has filed proceedings in the High Court against One NZ - formerly Vodafone…
RMIT opens $1million learning space dedicated to Apple Foundation Program at City Campus
16 April 2024 in EducationRMIT University has unveiled a new dedicated space for learners participating in the Apple Foundation Program at the university.
Samsung takes the lead as global smartphone shipments rise in 1Q24
16 April 2024 in MobilityGlobal smartphone shipments have risen by 7.8% year-on-year in the first three months of 2024 to 289.4 million units, the…
CSIRO 'empowers SMEs' to turn advanced manufacturing solutions into R&D opportunities
15 April 2024 in StrategyAustralia’s national science agency, CSIRO, is inviting small to medium enterprises (SMEs) working on advanced manufacturing solutions to apply for…
FinTech Australia calls for capital raising, trade support for industry ahead of federal budget
15 April 2024 in StrategyFinTech Australia is calling on the Federal Government to address the challenging capital raising environment for startups and renew its…
Breaking IT News
Waave launches ‘Wallet’ for Pay by Bank with ‘Australian-first’ biometric security
18 April 2024 in MarketPayments technology and Open Banking company Waave has announced the introduction of the Waave Wallet to house its upgraded Pay…
GLAD bags manufacturer in court for ‘50% ocean plastic’ claims: ACCC
18 April 2024 in Technology RegulationThe ACCC has instituted proceedings in the Federal Court against Clorox Australia Pty Ltd, the manufacturer of GLAD-branded kitchen and…
New LG screens ‘awaken’ gamers’ instincts
18 April 2024 in EntertainmentLG Electronics Australia has unveiled the LG UltraGear Oled 800R curved gaming monitor range.
NBN Co deploys Nokia’s fibre solution to show broadband speeds over live network
18 April 2024 in Telecoms & NBNWholesale broadband provider NBN Co completed what it calls the first live network demonstration of multiple next-generation PON technologies, leveraging…
Hitachi Vantara Announces Availability of Virtual Storage Platform One, Providing the Data Foundation for Unified Hybrid Cloud Storage
18 April 2024 in CloudCOMPANY NEWS: Unbreakable hybrid cloud platform seamlessly integrates structured and unstructured data, redefining data management efficiency and flexibility for enterprises
Equinix, PGIM Real Estate enter US$600 million joint venture
17 April 2024 in Data CentresDigital infrastructure company Equinix and real estate investment and financing arm of PGIM, PGIM Real Estate, have announced a US$600…
EdgeConneX secures US$1.9B to support expansion
17 April 2024 in Data CentresBuild-suit and build-to-density solutions provider EdgeConneX has secured an additional US$1.9 billion in sustainability-linked financing to support its EMEA digital…
Cloud Software Engineering Veteran Jeremy Ung Joins BlackLine as Chief Technology Officer
17 April 2024 in People MovesCOMPANY NEWS: Digital finance transformation leader adds former Apptio, Amazon Web Services,and Microsoft leader to oversee global technology direction
Roku security breach exposes more than 576,000 accounts
17 April 2024 in SecurityStreaming company Roku said it identified a second security breach affecting more than 576,000.
Check Point Software Technologies Transforms Email Security Again: Patented Unified Administration Boosts Efficacy and Improves Productivity
16 April 2024 in SecurityCOMPANY NEWS: Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP), a leading AI-powered, cloud-delivered cyber security platform provider, today announced new email security…
More than half of local businesses suffer 1-2 hours of downtime due to fibre network failure: survey
16 April 2024 in Business TelecomsFifty-seven percent of Australian businesses experienced 1-2 hours of downtime per week while over one-quarter experienced 3-4 hours of downtime…
Viettel Solutions, Singtel poised to develop submarine cable system
16 April 2024 in Business TelecomsViettel Solutions, representing Vietnamese telecommunications company Viettel, signed a memorandum of understanding with Singaporean telecommunications company Singtel to plan and…
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Opinion
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Assange case: Albanese eagerly grabs at crumbs from Biden
By Sam Varghesein Open Sauce
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Bendigo Bank changing authentication method from token to mobile app
By Sam VargheseBendigo Bank is changing the way it offers online authentication to its customers, switching from a code generated…in Open Sauce
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Lower house Assange vote gives Albanese cover for inaction
By Sam VargheseNobody should be surprised that Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and the Labor Party have suddenly come out…in Open Sauce
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Placing sanctions on Russian attacker is just a PR exercise
By Sam VargheseWhat has the Australian Government achieved by placing sanctions on Russian attacker Aleksandr Ermakov for allegedly being the…in Open Sauce
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Clare O'Neil appears to be inspired by ransomware gangs
By Sam VargheseHome Affairs Minister Clare O'Neil appears to have taken a leaf out of the book of ransomware outfits…in Open Sauce
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Cloud migration 101: how to plan, execute and optimise your cloud strategy
Cloud computing is the new normal for many enterprises. Yet, there are companies still to embrace the cloud,…in The Wired CIO
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How to franchise your IT budget: a guide for CIOs
As a CIO, you know the importance of technology for your organization’s success. You also know the challenges…in The Wired CIO
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No hacker will be able to improve security in industry
By Sam VargheseIn what can only be described as poor-quality spin, the US Government"s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has…in Open Sauce
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Coalition's nuclear energy talk is just another diversionary tactic
By Sam VargheseThe constant talk by the federal Opposition about the need to embrace nuclear power as an option for…in Open Sauce
Telecommunications
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Commerce Commission takes Court action against One NZ for ‘endangering vulnerable consumers’
New Zealand competition regulator The Commerce Commission has filed proceedings in the High Court against One NZ -…in Business Telecommunications
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NBN Co deploys Nokia’s fibre solution to show broadband speeds over live network
Wholesale broadband provider NBN Co completed what it calls the first live network demonstration of multiple next-generation PON…in Telecoms & NBN
Popular News
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Carol Bennett appointed as the new CEO of ACCAN
The Australian Communications Consumer Action Network (ACCAN) has appointed Carol Bennett as Chief Executive Officer.in People Moves
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Singtel teams with Huawei to launch broadband solution
Singaporean telecommunications company Singtel has partnered with tech giant Huawei to launch FibreEverywhere, a home broadband solution featuring…in Business Telecoms
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Samsung releases new Galaxy XCover7 and Galaxy Tab Active5 to blend continuity and productivity
Samsung has announced its new Galaxy Cover7 enterprise-ready smartphone and Galaxy Tab Active5 enterprise-ready tablet. Both devices are…in Mobility
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Sony launches new ULT power sound - a new series of speakers and headphones with massive base and ultimate vibe
Sony has launched a new series of audio devices, the ULT power sound series, bringing wireless speakers and…in Entertainment
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Warning on Australia’s ‘neglect’ of R&D
Australian investment in Research and Development has reached a 30-year low and Australia cannot afford to neglect R&D…in Development
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Journalists' union urges Albanese to publicly call for Assange release
By Sam VargheseThe union representing journalists in Australia has urged Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to publicly call on the American…in Strategy
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Organisations must take the lead in hardware security keys, not leave it to end users
It's a daily story: user's credentials get stolen, whether by social engineering or other attack. Bad guy logs…in Security
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CommScope launches Gigareach XL solution
Network connectivity provider CommScope unveiled its Gigareach XL solution, the latest addition to the Systimax portfolio, which the…in Business Telecoms
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Google puts California on notice of opposition to news law
By Sam VargheseGoogle has made its opposition clear to a California bill aimed at making the company pay for using…in Technology Regulation
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Three-quarters of banks admit they need to modernise their core systems
The majority of financial institutions including banks are struggling to take advantage of new payment offerings and stronger…in Market
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CSIRO 'empowers SMEs' to turn advanced manufacturing solutions into R&D opportunities
Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, is inviting small to medium enterprises (SMEs) working on advanced manufacturing solutions to…in Strategy
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FinTech Australia calls for capital raising, trade support for industry ahead of federal budget
FinTech Australia is calling on the Federal Government to address the challenging capital raising environment for startups and…in Strategy