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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…
Organisations must take the lead in hardware security keys, not leave it to end users
14 April 2024 in SecurityIt's a daily story: user's credentials get stolen, whether by social engineering or other attack. Bad guy logs in to…
Western Digital says it will launch 4TB SD card in 2025
14 April 2024 in HardwareWestern Digital says it will launch a 4TB SD card next year under its SanDisk brand and demonstrate the hardware…
Google puts California on notice of opposition to news law
14 April 2024 in Technology RegulationGoogle has made its opposition clear to a California bill aimed at making the company pay for using news snippets,…
Carol Bennett appointed as the new CEO of ACCAN
12 April 2024 in People MovesThe Australian Communications Consumer Action Network (ACCAN) has appointed Carol Bennett as Chief Executive Officer.
Warning on Australia’s ‘neglect’ of R&D
12 April 2024 in DevelopmentAustralian investment in Research and Development has reached a 30-year low and Australia cannot afford to neglect R&D any longer,…
Journalists' union urges Albanese to publicly call for Assange release
12 April 2024 in StrategyThe union representing journalists in Australia has urged Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to publicly call on the American government to…
Australian economy is soft and the job market still 'to remain flat': report
11 April 2024 in RecruitmentThe demand for Australian executives remains flat after many months of decline, according to the latest report from executive search…
Breaking IT News
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…
The ASUS ExpertWiFi EBM68 Business Mesh System brings robust and reliable WiFi to home and office
15 April 2024 in NetworkingASUS has released a new set of WiFi routers, which includes a dedicated unit for business. If you thought all…
The SK hynix T31 is an SSD in a USB stick giving you fast, portable gaming anywhere
15 April 2024 in Computers & peripheralsSK hynix has released an SSD - in a USB stick. Yes, it's literally a blazing fast SSD in a…
Samsung releases new Galaxy XCover7 and Galaxy Tab Active5 to blend continuity and productivity
12 April 2024 in MobilitySamsung has announced its new Galaxy Cover7 enterprise-ready smartphone and Galaxy Tab Active5 enterprise-ready tablet. Both devices are geared to…
Sony launches new ULT power sound - a new series of speakers and headphones with massive base and ultimate vibe
12 April 2024 in EntertainmentSony has launched a new series of audio devices, the ULT power sound series, bringing wireless speakers and headphones designed…
SentinelOne Revolutionises Cybersecurity with Purple AI
12 April 2024 in CloudAI security analyst radically transforms threat investigations and response with simple, one-click hunting, suggested queries, and auto-generated reports, empowering security…
Dynatrace Expands Go-to-Market Partnership with Google Cloud
12 April 2024 in ResellersJoint sales and marketing initiatives will accelerate the success of customers’ digital transformation
Neo4j Partners with Google Cloud to Launch New GraphRAG Capabilities for GenAI Applications
12 April 2024 in ResellersNew native integrations combined with Neo4j knowledge graphs speed GenAI development and improve deployment success rates
Singtel teams with Huawei to launch broadband solution
12 April 2024 in Business TelecomsSingaporean telecommunications company Singtel has partnered with tech giant Huawei to launch FibreEverywhere, a home broadband solution featuring Huawei’s transparent…
ExtraHop Launches New Partner Program, Appoints Global Channel Leader to Unlock Value for Joint Customers
12 April 2024 in ResellersDemonstrates continued momentum and ecosystem expansion following a strong 2023
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The ASUS ExpertWiFi EBM68 Business Mesh System brings robust and reliable WiFi to home and office
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ASUS has released a new set of WiFi routers, which includes a dedicated unit for business. If you… -
The SK hynix T31 is an SSD in a USB stick giving you fast, portable gaming anywhere
in Computers & peripherals
SK hynix has released an SSD - in a USB stick. Yes, it's literally a blazing fast SSD… -
The Optus Ultra WiFi 5G modem brings super-fast Internet wherever and whenever you are
in Computers & peripherals
Optus has released its Optus Ultra WiFi 5G modem and it's a real powerhouse. If you want huge… -
Save time and money with PaleBlue USB-C rechargeable batteries
in Computers & peripherals
Where's an AA or AAA battery when you need it? Let alone C or D? PaleBlue has the… -
The Crucial T500 SSD makes cramped computers and consoles a thing of the past
in Computers & peripherals
Whether it's your PC or your PlayStation 5, a new, fast, spacious SSD will give it a new…
Opinion
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Assange case: Albanese eagerly grabs at crumbs from Biden
By Sam Varghesein Open Sauce
In the same way that a hungry traveller who has been wandering in the wilderness without food or… -
Bendigo Bank changing authentication method from token to mobile app
By Sam Varghesein Open Sauce
Bendigo Bank is changing the way it offers online authentication to its customers, switching from a code generated… -
Lower house Assange vote gives Albanese cover for inaction
By Sam Varghesein Open Sauce
Nobody should be surprised that Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and the Labor Party have suddenly come out… -
Placing sanctions on Russian attacker is just a PR exercise
By Sam Varghesein Open Sauce
What has the Australian Government achieved by placing sanctions on Russian attacker Aleksandr Ermakov for allegedly being the… -
Clare O'Neil appears to be inspired by ransomware gangs
By Sam Varghesein Open Sauce
Home Affairs Minister Clare O'Neil appears to have taken a leaf out of the book of ransomware outfits… -
Cloud migration 101: how to plan, execute and optimise your cloud strategy
in The Wired CIO
Cloud computing is the new normal for many enterprises. Yet, there are companies still to embrace the cloud,… -
How to franchise your IT budget: a guide for CIOs
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As a CIO, you know the importance of technology for your organization’s success. You also know the challenges… -
No hacker will be able to improve security in industry
By Sam Varghesein Open Sauce
In what can only be described as poor-quality spin, the US Government"s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has… -
Coalition's nuclear energy talk is just another diversionary tactic
By Sam Varghesein Open Sauce
The constant talk by the federal Opposition about the need to embrace nuclear power as an option for…
Telecommunications
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Commerce Commission takes Court action against One NZ for ‘endangering vulnerable consumers’
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New Zealand competition regulator The Commerce Commission has filed proceedings in the High Court against One NZ -…
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Darktrace transforms security operations and improves cyber resilience with launch of Darktrace ActiveAI Security platform
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New innovations in Darktrace ActiveAI Security Platform provide more complete visibility across the enterprise to eliminate alert fatigue… -
Zero-days missing as Microsoft addresses 147 CVEs on Patch Tuesday
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Akamai launches new tech to protect against spurious DNS attacks
By Sam Varghesein Security
Content delivery network and cloud provider Akamai Technologies has expanded the way users of hybrid DNS infrastructure can… -
Backdoored open-source package back on GitHub after being sanitised
By Sam Varghesein Security
The repository of the open-source compression utility xz Utils, in which a backdoor was found prior to the… -
Singtel teams with Huawei to launch broadband solution
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Singaporean telecommunications company Singtel has partnered with tech giant Huawei to launch FibreEverywhere, a home broadband solution featuring… -
Carol Bennett appointed as the new CEO of ACCAN
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Consumers, businesses and economy to benefit from ‘stronger merger laws’
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The Federal Government’s announcement that it will move to strengthen Australia’s merger laws, bringing Australia into line with… -
Samsung releases new Galaxy XCover7 and Galaxy Tab Active5 to blend continuity and productivity
in Mobility
Samsung has announced its new Galaxy Cover7 enterprise-ready smartphone and Galaxy Tab Active5 enterprise-ready tablet. Both devices are… -
Warning on Australia’s ‘neglect’ of R&D
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Australian investment in Research and Development has reached a 30-year low and Australia cannot afford to neglect R&D… -
Sony launches new ULT power sound - a new series of speakers and headphones with massive base and ultimate vibe
in Entertainment
Sony has launched a new series of audio devices, the ULT power sound series, bringing wireless speakers and… -
Australian economy is soft and the job market still 'to remain flat': report
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The demand for Australian executives remains flat after many months of decline, according to the latest report from… -
Australian market researcher recognised at annual Stevie Awards
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Australian demographer Nichola Quail has been recognised at the annual Stevie Awards, winning an award in the Thought…
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AI and low-code platforms reshape software development
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CYBERSECURITY
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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,… -
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… -
Backdoored open-source package back on GitHub after being sanitised
The repository of the open-source compression utility xz Utils, in…
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Akamai launches new tech to protect against spurious DNS attacks
Content delivery network and cloud provider Akamai Technologies has expanded…
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Zero-days missing as Microsoft addresses 147 CVEs on Patch Tuesday
Microsoft has addressed 147 CVEs in its Patch Tuesday release…
PEOPLE MOVES
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Carol Bennett appointed as the new CEO of ACCAN
The Australian Communications Consumer Action Network (ACCAN) has appointed Carol…
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OpenX promotes Mitchell Greenway to Managing Director, APAC
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auDA CEO Rosemary Sinclair to step down in late 2024
Rosemary Sinclair AM will step down at the year’s end… -
Wipro appoints Srini Pallia as CEO & Managing Director
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Logicalis Australia appoints Baden Graco to head of transformation services
Logicalis Australia has appointed Baden Graco as head of transformation…
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The risks of mistaken conclusions and rushed actions during an outage
GUEST OPINION: When an outage or disruption occurs, there’s immediate uncertainty…
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Why the automated edge is the new frontier for business networks
GUEST OPINION: The constant rush to adopt new technologies can…
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Commpete input to Ministerial Policy Statement—Expiring Spectrum Licences
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GUEST OPINION: Modern workplaces are experiencing a transformative shift as…
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Navigating Talent Trends with Job Postings Data
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Fortinet releases its 2023 Sustainability Report
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Dynatrace Expands Go-to-Market Partnership with Google Cloud
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Neo4j Partners with Google Cloud to Launch New GraphRAG Capabilities for GenAI Applications
New native integrations combined with Neo4j knowledge graphs speed GenAI…
Comments
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Re: iTWire - Government launches broadband initiative to provide free connection to families in NSW
Discriminatory decision. What about the social services benefits recipients who can't afford the internet. Obviously there has been little thought[…]
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Re: iTWire - 2023 Azure breach: US rips Microsoft over 'cascade of security failures'
"The CSRB concluded that Microsoft’s security culture was inadequate and required an overhaul"The security culture of the whole industry needs[…]
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Re: iTWire - Logicalis Australia appoints Baden Graco to head of transformation services
Firstly congratulations to Baden on his new role, however don't just say staff writer when it is painfully obvious that[…]
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Re: iTWire - HSBC pays penalties for alleged breaches of Consumer Data Right rules: ACCC
A fine for a breach is a good start but $33k? Lunch money for the C-Suite. Where is the deterrence[…]
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Re: iTWire - Social media giant Facebook shuts news tab in Australia
So I guess Facebook News won't be telling us about the massive invasion of end-user privacy with Google being court[…]
