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Australian Stories

Australian stories

Govt announces cybersecurity grants for SMBs

The Australian Government introduces a $10M cybersecurity initiative, offering grants to SMBs and boosting CREST ANZ's capacity to enhance digital security.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Dec 2018

Endpoint Protection

SMS phishing scam sweeps Australia

A new SMS phishing scam posing as Medicare is sweeping Australia, tricking recipients into revealing personal details for fake rebates, experts warn.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Dec 2018

DataCentre infrastructure

Interview: How Origin Energy uses AWS to transform its business

Origin Energy is an Australian electricity retailer that is on the cutting edge of customer service, collaboration, innovation, and experimentation.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Thu, 29th Nov 2018

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

HPE donates refurbished equipment to Tonga via non-profit Heilala

Following HPE's Sydney office refurbishment, the company donated workstations and furniture to organisations in Tonga through non-profit Heliala.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Nov 2018

Storage

IT infrastructure key to AI success

A new Seagate study reveals one in five IT leaders in Asia Pacific lack the infrastructure to manage AI data, with Australian firms notably unprepared.

By Robert Yang • 4 min read • Mon, 26th Nov 2018

Global Stories

Australian stories

Network Infrastructure

AVI Networks makes play for ANZ channel

Avi Networks expands into Australia and New Zealand with new regional VP George Tsoukas and plans to announce a distributor for the region soon.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Dec 2018

Unified Communications

Vertiv to build AU$35 million submarine cable landing station

The cable landing station, located in Maroochydore, will help deliver Australia's fastest data connection to Asia.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Dec 2018

Commerce Commission

NZ Telco Forum responds to ComCom report complaint numbers

Earlier this week, a Commerce Commission report stated that telecommunications had the most complaints of any industry - the TCF isn't convinced.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Nov 2018

Health Technologies

Healthcare-specific smartphone released to local market

Wavelink's Spectralink Versity clinical smartphone is specifically designed to tackle the particular needs of the healthcare industry.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Nov 2018

Law

Huawei & Spark get slugged again: GCSB terminates proposed 5G network plans

This afternoon the GCSB denied Spark's proposal to deploy Huawei 5G equipment across its future Radio Access Network.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Wed, 28th Nov 2018

Virtual Private Networks

Norton VPN adds New Zealand server

The new local server will help users protect personal information and securely access private information while on the go.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 28th Nov 2018

Unified Communications

Video comms tool key to wiping out hepatitis C in Australia

Project ECHO is set to eradicate hepatitis C in Australia by 2028 using Zoom to connect rural GPs with specialists, enhancing patient care and diagnosis.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Nov 2018

Network Infrastructure

HPE unveils composable hybrid cloud platform

HPE introduces a versatile hybrid cloud platform with enhanced composability, integration with Plexxi's networking software, and improvements to OneSphere.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Tue, 27th Nov 2018

Marketing Technologies

GitHub tallies most popular programming languages in 2018

JavaScript is still a winner when it comes to programming languages but Kotlin, HCL, TypeScript and PowerShell are quickly climbing the ranks.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Nov 2018

Malware

Acronis releases latest Data Cloud offering down under

Acronis unveils an enhanced Data Cloud in Australia and New Zealand, featuring Office 365 protection, advanced ransomware defence, and blockchain notarisation.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Nov 2018

Hyperscale

NEXTDC introduces policy to support victims of domestic violence

NEXTDC has announced that it will be offering paid leave for victims of domestic violence, and urges other companies to do the same.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Sat, 24th Nov 2018

Fintech

AU Fintechs vs banks: A knife edge in the cashless economy

Australian startups are struggling to gain trust as 60% of Australians say security is their top concern with new payment technologies.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd Nov 2018

Cybersecurity

Yubico ramps up ANZ presence with new distribution partners

Yubico expands in ANZ with new partners M.Tech and Duo, appoints Tim Murphy as APAC Regional Manager to enhance hardware authentication adoption.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Nov 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Australian stories

Software-as-a-Service

Local industry trends match global technology pattern

Labour shortages and rising costs are pushing construction firms towards telematics, with 79% already using the software to track fleets and cut fuel use.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Nov 2018

Health and Safety

Are stone kitchen benches the new asbestos?

Doctors warn a surge in silicosis cases among stonemasons could overwhelm lung transplant services as Queensland intervenes.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Tue, 27th Nov 2018

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