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ANZ and DXC Technology form autism research partnership
Autism

ANZ and DXC Technology form autism research partnership

ANZ and DXC Technology join forces with La Trobe University in a pioneering partnership to enhance workplace success for individuals on the autism spectrum.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Apr 2018

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NBN expands FTTC plan, relaunches HFC services
Unified Communications

NBN expands FTTC plan, relaunches HFC services

NBN is set to expand its Fibre-to-the-Curb services to an additional 440,000 premises and will resume HFC services, aiming to connect 1.5 million homes by 2020.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Apr 2018
Despite a 60% breach rate, Australians have firm grasp on cybersecurity
Malware

Despite a 60% breach rate, Australians have firm grasp on cybersecurity

60% of Australian respondents polled in this year's Telstra Security Report 2018 say their business has been interrupted due to a security breach.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Apr 2018
Gartner: global IT spending to experience highest growth since 2007
Hyperscale

Gartner: global IT spending to experience highest growth since 2007

Locally, Australian tech spending is forecast to grow 2.3% to reach A$84.5 billion in 2018, with NZ to reach NZ$12 billion.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Apr 2018
Cisco and SAS build Internet of Things research lab in Sydney
Internet of Things

Cisco and SAS build Internet of Things research lab in Sydney

SAS, Cisco and UTS have created the UTS-SAS-Cisco IoT Innovation Lab to explore the potential of IoT data analytics.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Apr 2018
Kiwi company chosen for women-only Aus tech accelerator
Health Technologies

Kiwi company chosen for women-only Aus tech accelerator

New Zealand's RIP Global is among eight firms picked for Springboard Enterprises Australia's women-only accelerator, boosting fintech's growth and global reach.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Apr 2018
While the AU govt praises the new US Cloud Act, others aren't so welcoming
Data Privacy

While the AU govt praises the new US Cloud Act, others aren't so welcoming

Australian Government welcomes US move to allow law enforcement agencies access to overseas data to combat crime.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Apr 2018
Government welcomes new regional Optus mobile sites
Unified Communications

Government welcomes new regional Optus mobile sites

The project will cost $7.8 million to build. $5.5 million of this is Federal funding, while the other $2.3 million comes from Optus.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Apr 2018
Twilio boosts local presence with first Aussie office
Unified Communications

Twilio boosts local presence with first Aussie office

Twilio is ready to boost their local presence, opening a new office and appointing its first Australia country manager.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Apr 2018
8 'challenger' telcos make calls to shake up the big 3's market share
Unified Communications

8 'challenger' telcos make calls to shake up the big 3's market share

Commpete (formally the Competitive Carriers' Coalition) says it wants to bring the market share of 'challenger' organisations up to 30%.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Apr 2018
Hills signs three new vendors to bolster AV portfolio
Hills

Hills signs three new vendors to bolster AV portfolio

The company says the addition of the three vendors will strengthen its position as a complete solution provider for the AV market.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Apr 2018
Ingram takes tough approach to Aussie device market
Ingram Micro

Ingram takes tough approach to Aussie device market

Ingram Micro has extended its distribution agreement with rugged device supplier Global Communications into Australia.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Apr 2018
Fibre-to-the-Curb: NBN releases new broadband access technology
Unified Communications

Fibre-to-the-Curb: NBN releases new broadband access technology

The NBN Co solution promises fast broadband by connecting fibre to a telecom pit near a driveway outside a home or business.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Apr 2018
Why the cloud migration journey can be turbulent
Cloud Services

Why the cloud migration journey can be turbulent

A common challenge is having the wrong competencies in IT teams, compounded by inadequate budget to hire the specialists required to make the shift.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Apr 2018
Vertiv releases new uninterruptible power supply for edge applications
DataCentre infrastructure

Vertiv releases new uninterruptible power supply for edge applications

Vertiv has launched the Liebert ITA2 UPS, a robust and highly-efficient power supply solution for various IT and non-IT applications.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Apr 2018
Businesses must focus on prevention, not rely on backup - emt
Disaster Recovery

Businesses must focus on prevention, not rely on backup - emt

The Cyber Security Industry is shifting focus from prevention to backup and recovery, leaving businesses vulnerable.

By Scott Hagenus • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Apr 2018
Revenue recognition: The new standards of running efficient financial reporting operations
Deloitte

Revenue recognition: The new standards of running efficient financial reporting operations

Now, more than ever, CFOs need to ensure there is collaboration between the product, marketing, and sales teams.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Apr 2018

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