Ransomware runs amok, Microsoft still silent
When a disastrous ransomware attack is devastating computers across the globe, based on a five year old NSA discovered vulnerability, where’s Microsoft? You’re the biggest provider of desktop operating...
View ArticleRussians are the best hackers claims Bitdefender (interview)
Russians are the best hackers because of their country’s huge education effort starting in the 70s and 80s focusing on maths, engineering, programming, and technology. “Besides what do you do if you...
View ArticleUNSW wins Cyber Security Challenge
This year's Cyber Security Challenge has been won by a team from the University of New South Wales. The Cyber Security Challenge is intended to help address the shortage of cybersecurity professionals....
View ArticleEpson Moverio augmented reality glasses – here, now, and doing well
Epson thinks smart glasses will play a very important part in our future with a massive uptake of its Moverio technology in tourism, health, real estate, education, sports, and following recent CASA...
View ArticleOpportunities for Australian cybersecurity sector
According to Australian Cyber Security Growth Network CEO Craig Davies, there are three big opportunities facing the local cybersecurity sector. Australian cybersecurity researchers are highly regarded...
View ArticleAustralia's three-prong cybersecurity strategy
Special advisor to the Prime Minister on cybersecurity Alastair MacGibbon has outlined the country's high-level cybersecurity strategy. Speaking at CSIRO's D61Live event - organised to coincide with...
View ArticleSuperloop Hong Kong TKO Express cable goes live
Australian dark fibre connectivity and digital services provider Superloop has announced that the TKO Express, the only domestic submarine cable connecting Tseung Kwan O Industrial Estate and Chai Wan...
View ArticleAussie, NZ browsers stick with desktops but shift to smartphones grows
Australian and New Zealand consumers still prefer making purchases via desktop despite browser traffic continuing to move towards smartphones, according to a new report. According to the Adobe Digital...
View ArticleTV and movie schedule for Stan, July 2017
Every streaming provider hopes you’ll pay your monthly fee to them, so you can access not only their exclusive TV shows and movies, but also their wider collection, which is completely understandable....
View ArticlePentagon draft budget bans Kaspersky Lab products
The latest draft of the National Defence Authorisation Act has recommended that the Department of Defence be prohibited from using software platforms from cyber security company Kaspersky Lab. The...
View ArticleVideo: Dolby Atmos arrives on Netflix thru Xbox One, Xbox One S and all LG...
If you’re an Xbox One or Xbox One S owner with a compatible Dolby Atmos audio system, or have any 2017 LG OLED TV, then you’re first in line to enjoy Netflix’s support for the Dolby Atmos audio...
View ArticleProgress acquires BaaS provider Kinvey
Software platform vendor Progress has acquired backend as a service (BaaS) provider Kinvey for US$49 million. Kinvey's BaaS frees app developers and providers from having to build their own backend...
View ArticleMotorola wants to radically reshape the Australian smartphone market
Motorola will cover all bases and price points from pre-paid to flagship with four new smartphone ranges – C is good, E is better, G is best and Z is unbelievable and supports the growing range of Moto...
View ArticleSony EXTRA BASS SRS-XB40 – serious bass and a light show (review)
Sony’s EXTRA BASS portable Bluetooth speakers deliver, well extra bass, and puts on a pretty good - light - show as well. The new SRS-XB range comes in XB40, XB30 and XB20 and they don’t mind showing...
View ArticleOakton deploys cloud CRM for federal govt department
Technology and business consulting services company, Oakton has deployed one of the first Australian Government cloud-based customer relationship management (CRM) platforms for the Department of...
View ArticleAT & T joins Australia’s Internet of things Alliance
Giant US telco AT&T has joined the Executive Council of Internet of Things (IoT) Alliance Australia (IoTAA), bringing its global expertise and insights on platform development, collaboration,...
View ArticleInmarsat launches satellite for European Aviation Network
Inmarsat has successfully launched its S-band satellite for the European Aviation Network (EAA) on an Arianespace Ariane 5 rocket from Kourou in French Guiana. Inmarsat says the launch is a key...
View ArticleWestern Union launches globalpay for students platform
Global payments company Western Union Business Solutions has launched its enhanced GlobalPay for Students product, which enables academic institutions to more efficiently reconcile, refund and track...
View ArticleGame on for Motorola at Gold Coast Commonwealth Games
Motorola Solutions has been selected as the official radio communications supplier for the Commonwealth Games which are scheduled to be held on the Gold Coast in 2018. The deal will see Motorola’s...
View ArticleAustralia to join ranks of cyber warfare warriors
The Australian Defence Force will soon launch a separate unit that will serve to both defend military targets against cyber attacks and also launch offensive operations as required. ABC News reported...
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