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nib claims Aussie first with health insurance chatbot launch
nib health funds (nib) is claiming first mover rights as the first Australian health insurer to introduce artificial intelligence technology and chatbots to assist Aussies with their health insurance...
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LivePerson, Webjet team up on mobile messaging deployment
Cloud mobile and online business messaging solutions provider LivePerson has launched in-app mobile messaging technology in travel agency Webjet’s customer service business, which it says has resulted...
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Vocus launches Indonesia link for Australia-Singapore cable
Vocus Communications has officially launched the submarine cable between Australia and Singapore in Indonesia with partner company XL Axiata. The two companies say Monday’s launch in Indonesia...
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Israel antitrust body looking at Google Web ad dominance
The Antitrust Authority in Israel is looking into a complaint by Artimedia, a platform for video advertising, that Google's dominance of the Internet advertising market could constitute a possible...
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TLS private key for Microsoft cloud ERP product leaked
A software developer who found that Microsoft's ERP product Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations exposed its private key to all and sundry was fobbed off by the company who initially told him that...
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Vietnamese man jailed for stealing sensitive data from Perth Airport
A Vietnamese man has been jailed for four years by his country's military court after it was found that he had breached security systems at Perth Airport and stolen sensitive information. Le Duc Hoang...
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Six-year-old among top 10 YouTube earners for 2017
A six-year-old is among the top 10 earners from YouTube videos this year, having earned eight billion views and pocketed US$11 million. Ryan, whose second name and other details were not revealed,...
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France to ban mobile phones in schools from Sept
The French Government has announced that it will ban the use of mobile phones in primary, junior and middle schools from September next year. Children will be permitted to bring the devices to school...
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Kogan set to launch health insurance business with Medibank partnership
Online discount retailer Kogan is continuing its rapid expansion from delivery of electronic goods including mobile phones and mobile services, branching out into the health insurance market in a new...
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Who's to blame for a shonky NBN? Take a look in the mirror
Over the years, blame has been laid on various individuals and organisations for the fiasco that is known as the national broadband network. But we've neglected to turn the blowtorch on one party that...
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Internet Australia wants all ISPs to reimburse consumers misled over line speeds
Internet Australia has weighed into the debate about consumers being misled on Internet speeds by telcos, calling on all ISPs to follow Telstra and Optus and reimburse misled FttN customers. “With...
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ACMA's top anti-spamming e-marketing tips for the festive season
With the festive season is upon us, ACMA notes "for many businesses this means ramping up your marketing efforts using email, SMS and instant message (IM)," so how do you stay anti-spam compliant? When...
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Virgin Mobile reveals Australia's 'worst Christmas presents'
Seeking the present of a bit of free publicity is Virgin Mobile, whose new research reveals the stocking filler fails that are the worst Christmas presents possible. With the silly season upon us,...
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Telstra buys VMtech as it pursues growth in cloud services market
Telstra has acquired Sydney-based professional and managed services provider VMtech in a deal which the telco says is aligned with its strategy to accelerate the growth of its network applications and...
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Rowland makes NBN an issue ahead of by-election
Labor Shadow Communcations Minister Michelle Rowland claims it is unthinkable that Malcolm Turnbull is spending $50 billion on a second-rate NBN that could be leaving residents on the HFC network with...
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ACCC snares Catchdeal, Techrific, BecexTech over dodgy mobile, tablet...
Online electronics retailers BecexTech, Techrific and CatchDeal have provided court-enforceable undertakings to the competition watchdog, the ACCC, after admitting they advertised electronic goods such...
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Lack of transparency, accountability on NBN rollout, claim Greens
The Australian Greens have called for action by the Government, NBN Co and retail providers to address what they say is a serious lack of honesty, transparency and accountability at all levels on the...
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Pronto says startup Pronto Woven attracting strong demand
Australian technology company Pronto Software says its startup digital strategy consultancy Pronto Woven has already increased staff by 42% with new hires since its launch last year. According to...
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BlueJeans wins growth excellence leadership award
The BlueJeans Network cloud-based video meetings platform has been awarded the 2017 Australia Cloud Video Conferencing Growth Excellence Leadership Award by global analyst firm Frost & Sullivan....
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OTT TV revenues to surge towards $120 billion by 2022
The terrific televisual boom that is the OTT revolution is set to get even more entertainingly profitable, set to nearly double from 2017 levels. The latest data from analytical gurus at Juniper...
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