Blocking piracy websites is bad for Australia’s digital future
[1] Rumors are spreading in Australia that the government will initiate blocking of piracy websites before Christmas. [2] Website blocking in the past has been unsuccessful. [3] The existing laws are ...
Spy software stealing government and business information for years
[1] Cyber security researchers have confirmed that governments, banks and telecom companies have been scrutinized through a computer hacking program. [2] Dubbed “Regin”, this malware is believed t...
Internet Society of Australia gets first ever CEO
[1] After conducting an internal review, the Internet Society of Australia has employed Laurie Patton, who previously worked with Seven Network. [2] Based on this review, the society has also recogniz...
Facebook Australia Chief: Here’s What Everyone’s Missing About Big Data
[1] Facebook and Google are known to use big data more than anyone else and the data is highly valued by both users and advertisers. [2] Cliff Rosenberg, Managing director of LinkedIn in Australia, a...
Westpac boosts IT ranks with key hires
[1] WESTPAC Group has done two new senior appointments in the IT leadership roles. [2] Westpac promoted Robert Wilson as the new CTO and technology strategy and architecture general manager while Rich...
Telstra reconnects with phone boxes to set up Wi-Fi hotspots
[1] Australia has previously had 40,000 phone boxes but it has reduced that to about 1000 boxes, but unfortunately, not all are even working [2] David Thodey of Telstra planned to use the remaining ph...
Computergate Australia and Datamax-O’Neil partner
[1] Computergate Australia, an IT service provider, has partnered with Datamax-O’Neil to provide extended warranty service to Datamax-O’Neil customers. [2] Datamax-O’Neil chose Computerg...