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Business leaders want ‘immediate benefits from technology’ amid economic uncertainty: study
15 May 2024 in StrategyGiven ongoing uncertainty within the tech sector, most decision makers are choosing technologies that offer more noticeable, near-term benefits, and…
Technology, media, and telecommunications identified as Australia’s ‘most targeted industries’ by cyberattacks in 2023: report
15 May 2024 in SecurityThe technology, media, and telecommunications (TMT) sectors were the most targeted industries in Australia by cyber threats in 2023, with…
Microsoft patches two zero-days, 57 other CVEs on Patch Tuesday
15 May 2024 in SecurityMicrosoft has released patches for two zero-day vulnerabilities being exploited in the wild, along with fixes for another 57 CVEs…
ACS welcomes STEM and IT measures in Federal Budget
15 May 2024 in StrategyThe ACS, formerly the Australian Computer society, which claims to be the professional association for Australia's technology sector, has welcomed…
Investment to boost STEM diversity welcomed by Science and Technology Australia
14 May 2024 in StrategyScience and Technology Australia has welcomed the strategic investment by the Federal Government, announced in the budget, to increase diversity…
Network expert Gregory says Rue limited in what he can do at Optus
14 May 2024 in Telecoms & NBNIn November, Singtel Optus will get a new chief executive when the current chief executive of the NBN Co, Stephen…
Optus, Nokia set long-haul speed record during field trial
14 May 2024 in Telecoms & NBNSingtel Optus, Australia's second largest telco, and Finnish telecommunications company Nokia have set a speed record during a field trial…
Major construction company deploys Boomi to build 'stable data core'
14 May 2024 in DealsIntelligent integration and automation company Boomi has announced that HEB Construction has chosen it to enable the delivery of an…
Tech industry veteran Paul Tuffs new Tanium chief for Australia, NZ
14 May 2024 in People MovesConverged endpoint management and security provider Tanium has appointed Paul Tuffs as the Regional Vice President for Australia and New…
Watch out for loyalty points scams: warning
14 May 2024 in SecurityThere has been a sharp rise in reports of shopping points and rewards-based SMS scams, with scams impersonating trusted brands…
SUSE Liberty Linux rides to the rescue as CentOS 7 nears end of life
14 May 2024 in Open SourceThe world's second-biggest open source company, SUSE, has a solution to offer those firms that are using CentOS 7, an…
Cohesity appoints Dr. Craig Martell as Chief Technology Officer
14 May 2024 in People MovesCohesity, today announced the appointment of Dr. Craig Martell as Chief Technology Officer. In this role, Dr. Martell will bring…
Microsoft to face European anti-trust probe over bundling of Teams
14 May 2024 in Technology RegulationMicrosoft will face an anti-trust probe by the European Commission, the executive arm of the European Union, over claims that…
Technology services company, NCS, partners ITE to expand career opportunities for students
14 May 2024 in StrategyTechnology services provider NCS and the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) aimed at…
Munro Footwear Group chooses Fluent Order Management to support 'ongoing transformation'
13 May 2024 in DealsMunro Footwear Group has chosen Fluent Order Management to deliver new efficiencies by providing a unified view of inventory across…
Breaking IT News
Global reach made easy: How online freight forwarding solutions facilitate market expansion
15 May 2024 in Business SoftwareGUEST OPINION: Expanding into new markets as a business (no matter what your size) often feels like a double-edged sword. On…
Qualys appoints new Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand
14 May 2024 in People MovesWe’re pleased to share that Sam Salehi has taken on the role of Managing Director ANZ at Qualys, where he’ll…
Tesserent plenary chair and bronze sponsor of Australian Cyber Security Showcase in Canberra
14 May 2024 in SecurityCOMPANY NEWS: Tesserent, a Thales Australia company and leading cyber security provider, has been announced as the Plenary Chair and…
PMT Security names three new hires to executive team
13 May 2024 in People MovesAustralian technology company PMT Security has named three new executive hires to its roster.
Parking solution generates ‘millions in revenue’ for landlords
13 May 2024 in Business ITDigital parking platform Parkable’s new technology is solving the problem of inner-city parking and returning rents for Australian landlords by…
Juniper launches Paragon Automation
10 May 2024 in Enterprise SolutionsJuniper Networks has launched its “all-new” Paragon Automation solution.
Akamai to acquire API security firm Noname for US$450m
10 May 2024 in SecurityContent delivery network and cloud provider Akamai Technologies has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire application programming interface security…
Google admits UniSuper issues caused by misconfiguration
10 May 2024 in CloudGoogle Cloud chief executive Thomas Kurian has admitted that an inadvertent misconfiguration during the provisioning of superannuation provider UniSuper's Private…
Blue Zebra Insurance embraces automation, security and innovation with Microsoft Sentinel, E5 and Fabric
09 May 2024 in SecurityCOMPANY NEWS: Blue Zebra Insurance (BZI) may be a relatively new arrival to Australia’s insurance sector, but it has quickly established…
Government begins audit of mobile coverage and capacity
09 May 2024 in MobilityThe Federal Government has begun an audit of mobile coverage and capacity in the country, with a pilot audit having…
SentinelOne Redefines Cloud Security
09 May 2024 in SecurityCOMPANY NEWS: Company launches revolutionary CNAPP with unique Offensive Security Engine that thinks like a hacker to move beyond the theoretical…
Apple unveils new iPad Pro, iPad Air models
08 May 2024 in HardwareApple has unveiled new iPad Pro and iPad Air models, with both 11-inch and 13-inch devices on offer.
Reviews
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Dell Latitude 9450 2-in-1 Business Laptop Review (2024)
By Nick Rossin Computers & peripherals
Dell’s Latitude range is for its bona fide business laptops but the 9450 2-in-1 is a souped-up version… -
Gigabyte G6 KF Budget Gaming Laptop Review
By Nick Rossin Computers & peripherals
Gigabyte has a history of making impressive gaming laptops at all price points, but this, 16-inch, G6 KF… -
New Relic and Atlassian Deliver the First Observability Integration for Incidents Tab in Jira
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Integration streamlines incident management and response; makes data from New Relic natively available within Jira Software to remediate… -
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
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SK hynix has released an SSD - in a USB stick. Yes, it's literally a blazing fast SSD…
Opinion
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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
News alert! Google has just renewed what News Corporation calls a "lucrative deal". Expect some unstinting praise about… -
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… -
The Age's Tim Biggs has a huge conflict of interest when it comes to Samsung
By Sam Varghesein Open Sauce
It is a mite strange to note that Tim Biggs, a writer covering consumer technology, gadgets and video… -
Guardian scribe Karp punctures the encryption bubble at the NPC
By Sam Varghesein Open Sauce
It took just one question from Paul Karp, chief political correspondent at Guardian Australia, to put the brakes… -
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 Varghesein Open Sauce
Bendigo Bank is changing the way it offers online authentication to its customers, switching from a code generated…
Telecommunications
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Optus, Nokia set long-haul speed record during field trial
By Sam Varghesein Telecoms & NBN
Singtel Optus, Australia's second largest telco, and Finnish telecommunications company Nokia have set a speed record during a… -
Network expert Gregory says Rue limited in what he can do at Optus
By Sam Varghesein Telecoms & NBN
In November, Singtel Optus will get a new chief executive when the current chief executive of the NBN…
Popular News
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Data of 49m Dell customers put up for sale on cyber crime forum
By Sam Varghesein Security
A member of BreachForums, a cyber crime forum, is offering customer and system information of 49 million Dell… -
Akamai to acquire API security firm Noname for US$450m
By Sam Varghesein Security
Content delivery network and cloud provider Akamai Technologies has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire application programming… -
Google makes bid to be taken seriously as an enterprise security provider
By Sam Varghesein Security
Google wants to be taken seriously as a provider of security services for the enterprise. With that in… -
Australian MPs advised to carry burner phones when visiting India
By Sam Varghesein Strategy
Members of Australia's parliament have been advised to carry burner phones when they visit India, Seven's The Nightly website… -
LogicMonitor welcomes former Splunk, Datto leader Brooke Cunningham as chief marketing officer
By Staff Writerin People Moves
LogicMonitor®, has announced the appointment of Brooke Cunningham as chief marketing officer. Cunningham, a seasoned marketer with over… -
Government begins audit of mobile coverage and capacity
By Sam Varghesein Mobility
The Federal Government has begun an audit of mobile coverage and capacity in the country, with a pilot… -
LockBit leader's indictment confirms Boeing was among its victims
By Sam Varghesein Security
The indictment filed against the LockBit ransomware gang leader by the US has confirmed Boeing was hit by… -
Google patches fifth zero-day flaw in Chrome this year
By Sam Varghesein Security
Google has issued a patch for the fifth zero-day flaw in its Chrome browser this year, preventing attackers… -
TEG appoints Belinda Shaw as chief financial officer
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Live entertainment, ticketing and technology soltions provider TEG, has appointed Belinda Shaw, as the Group’s chief financial officer. -
WikiLeaks founder's fate will be known in just 11 days
By Sam Varghesein Strategy
In just 11 days, a British court will decide whether to extradite WikiLeaks founder and publisher Julian Assange… -
Blue Zebra Insurance embraces automation, security and innovation with Microsoft Sentinel, E5 and Fabric
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COMPANY NEWS: Blue Zebra Insurance (BZI) may be a relatively new arrival to Australia’s insurance sector, but it has… -
Small green shoots seen in global tablet market in 1Q24
By Sam Varghesein Mobility
Global tablet shipments grew by 1% year-on-year in the first three months of 2024, the technology analyst firm…
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CYBERSECURITY
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Technology, media, and telecommunications identified as Australia’s ‘most targeted industries’ by cyberattacks in 2023: report
The technology, media, and telecommunications (TMT) sectors were the most… -
Microsoft patches two zero-days, 57 other CVEs on Patch Tuesday
Microsoft has released patches for two zero-day vulnerabilities being exploited… -
Tesserent plenary chair and bronze sponsor of Australian Cyber Security Showcase in Canberra
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Watch out for loyalty points scams: warning
There has been a sharp rise in reports of shopping… -
Google patches fifth zero-day flaw in Chrome this year
Google has issued a patch for the fifth zero-day flaw…
PEOPLE MOVES
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Qualys appoints new Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand
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Tech industry veteran Paul Tuffs new Tanium chief for Australia, NZ
Converged endpoint management and security provider Tanium has appointed Paul… -
Cohesity appoints Dr. Craig Martell as Chief Technology Officer
Cohesity, today announced the appointment of Dr. Craig Martell as… -
Certis Australia appoints Darryl Prince as lead for Strategic People Transformation
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Sukhdeep Singh joins SolarWinds as head of channel sales, APJ
SolarWinds announced the recent appointment of Sukhdeep Singh as the head…
GUEST ARTICLES
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Trustwave SpiderLabs exposes unique cybersecurity threats in public sector
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How digital twins make process and task mining a reality
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The Federal Budget, AI and Tech Skills: What the experts say
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Australian Federal Budget Commentary – BlueVoyant
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Telsoc Event - The Henry Sutton Oration
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SentinelOne Named One of Australia’s Best Workplaces in Technology by Great Place to Work
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BlackLine Named a Leader in Two Categories in New Finance and Accounting Platforms Report
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Darktrace expert discusses the impact of the Australian Budget in the technology sector
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Budget fails to address productivity, industrial relations complexity
GUEST OPINION: This Budget will do nothing to help fix…
Guest Opinion
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How digital twins make process and task mining a reality
GUEST OPINION: Automation technologies are behind an immense volume of…
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The Federal Budget, AI and Tech Skills: What the experts say
GUEST OPINION: Increased investment in tech is top of the…
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Australian Federal Budget Commentary – BlueVoyant
GUEST OPINION: "The Australian Government’s budget announcement that $39.9 million will…
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Darktrace expert discusses the impact of the Australian Budget in the technology sector
GUEST OPINION: Last year the Federal Budget included considerable investment…
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How to Battle the Rising Tide of Bank Fraud
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Budget 2024 - Reaction to AI Investment from GitLab and New Relic
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Is it legal to use a VPN in Australia?
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Australian Government’s plans to establish a mobile app for the Credential Protection Register
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Enhance the human connection in IT support services with AI
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You cannot protect what you do not understand
GUEST OPINION: In today’s cyber threat environment, any CISO who…
ITWIRETV & INTERVIEWS
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Learn about Atlassian's latest tech at Systemology's free Sydney event
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BlueVoyant on how CIOs and CISOs can protect against external and internal cyber threats
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Azul Intelligence Cloud helps DevOps teams cut unused code and increase security
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Cloudera talks data life-cycle management, achieving value sooner and AWS
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Aqua Security advises CISOs on cloud security and Ai
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RESEARCH & CASE STUDIES
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Trustwave SpiderLabs exposes unique cybersecurity threats in public sector
GUEST RESEARCH: Trustwave, a leading cybersecurity and managed security services provider,…
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Fortinet threat research finds cybercriminals are exploiting new industry vulnerabilities 43% faster than 1H 2023
GUEST RESEARCH: FortiGuard Labs’ 2H 2023 Global Threat Landscape Report…
Channel News
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Sekuro announces new partnership with Dragos to strengthen OT capabilities
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Comments
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Re: iTWire - China dropped a flare near an Aussie copter in its EEZ. What's wrong with that?
Here's a quote from a piece by Brian Toohey, an expert in defence reporting and a man who's well into[…]
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Re: iTWire - Dell Latitude 9450 2-in-1 Business Laptop Review (2024)
How about the Venom laptop review?
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Re: iTWire - Court to issue judgment on Musk-eSafety tussle over videos on 13 May
About the thousandth article I've seen on this that completely misses the point and repeats misinformation. Why is this so[…]
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Re: iTWire - China dropped a flare near an Aussie copter in its EEZ. What's wrong with that?
Hi Sam. I appreciate you responding! 👏 I know what I’m saying and am not relying on a single source,[…]
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Re: iTWire - China dropped a flare near an Aussie copter in its EEZ. What's wrong with that?
We are not talking about airspace here. We are talking about China's Exclsuive Economic Zone. Do you even know what[…]
