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China orders Apple to remove WhatsApp, Threads from app store
19 April 2024 in Technology RegulationChina has ordered Apple to remove WhatsApp and Threads, both owned by Meta, from its app store in the country,…
Google sacks 28 staff over Israel cloud contract protest
19 April 2024 in Technology RegulationGoogle has fired 28 employees who were involved in a protest at two of its offices this week against Project…
Intel announces new ‘business leadership’ for APJ and India
19 April 2024 in People MovesIntel Corporation has announced the appointment of new Sales, Marketing and Communications Group (SMG) leaders for both the Asia Pacific…
Australians ‘exposed’ in smoke alarm service provider data breach: report
19 April 2024 in SecurityCybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler has discovered and reported an "unprotected database" belonging to Smoke Alarm Solutions, Australia’s largest smoke alarm…
Alert: Fake product emails scam
19 April 2024 in SecurityConsumers have been warned about a new scam involving emails advertising fake products, with the Australian Communications and Media Authority…
Peggy Renders to lead Telstra Enterprise’s defence and public sector portfolio
19 April 2024 in People MovesTelstra Enterprise has promoted Peggy Renders to head of industry and government, leading its industry verticals and public sector sales…
CentOS 7 users will need to look for alternatives as EOL approaches
19 April 2024 in Open SourceEnterprises which have been running CentOS 7 will have to look around for alternatives before the end of the Australian…
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…
Breaking IT News
MTN and Huawei launch innovation lab
19 April 2024 in StrategyMTN Group and tech giant Huawei have opened an innovation lab at MTN Group’s headquarters.
Optimation Connect is transforming rehabilitation in Australian communities
18 April 2024 in MarketQueensland Corrective Services the first to go live with full Optimation Connect product COMPANY NEWS: Optimation , a leader in…
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…
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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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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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Silverflow’s new board members to ‘propel next stage of growth’
Cloud platform for global card processing, Silverflow, has announced a new supervisory board that it says will provide…in People Moves
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Check Point Software Technologies Transforms Email Security Again: Patented Unified Administration Boosts Efficacy and Improves Productivity
COMPANY NEWS: Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP), a leading AI-powered, cloud-delivered cyber security platform provider, today announced new…in Security
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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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Viettel Solutions, Singtel poised to develop submarine cable system
Viettel Solutions, representing Vietnamese telecommunications company Viettel, signed a memorandum of understanding with Singaporean telecommunications company Singtel to…in Business Telecoms
- Roku security breach exposes more than 576,000 accounts in Security
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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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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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Waave launches ‘Wallet’ for Pay by Bank with ‘Australian-first’ biometric security
Payments technology and Open Banking company Waave has announced the introduction of the Waave Wallet to house its…in Market
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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
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Five Australians held in operation to take down cyber-crime ring
By Sam VargheseFive people have been taken into custody in Australia and 32 others overseas on suspicion of being as…in Security
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Australia and Singapore partner in $20m initiative to reduce maritime emissions
Australia and Singapore, which is the world’s busiest transshipment hub, have partnered on a $20 million initiative to…in Climate