Hackers lock up thousands of Australian computers, demand ransom
[1] Australian computers are being hacked by use of malicious softwares that encrypts files and asking ransom in return. [2] “Cryptolocker” and “CryptoWall” as dubbed, is infec...
CBRfree Wi-Fi network officially launched in Canberra
[1] A CBRfree Wi-Fi network has been officially launched by Chief Minister Katy Gallagher in Canberra. [2] Citizens will be able to download up to 250 megabytes of data a day through this latest free ...
Australian data centre floor space growth rate ‘exceptional’
[1] The data centre floors space growth in Australia is rising up in an exemplary rate. [2] The co-lo capacity has reached 130,000 square meters in Sydney and almost 87,000 square meters in Melbourne....
Inside Barclays and CommBank’s open source collaboration
[1] A new collaboration is underway between Barclays and CommBank in a deal that will see Barclays use open source data analytics tools developed by internal CBA coders. [2] The software development c...
How an Australian entrepreneur is using beacon technologies to connect people to spaces
[1] An Australian entrepreneur has come up with a new beacon technology that helps to improve customer relationship management in the hospitality industry. [2] The beacon supporting hardware is being ...
Westpac change desk phones for Samsung Android mobiles
[1] Australian bank, Westpac, has made a technological step by shunning desk phones to using Samsung android smartphones. [2] In the move, the bank will decommission the fixed handsets and will provid...
Wireless entertainment from Virgin Australia through a Smartphone app.
[1] Virgin Australia has come up with a Wireless In-flight Entertainment system that allows passengers to stream media content right from their smartphone while in air. [2] The media content ...
Intel preps new technology to secure credit card transactions
[1] Intel has developed a hardware-software for Data Protection Technology for Transactions to protect credit card and personal data. [2] The new technology advancement is supported by the latest ato...
High-tech stalking the new front in domestic violence
[1] Smartphones are now used to stalk and harass women in Australia and even used to hack personal Facebook accounts and emails. [2] According to the Domestic Violence Resource Centre Victoria, 80 p...
Latest GoPro has an edge over Contour when it comes to watersports
[1] GoPro has released Hero4 Black Edition in Australia which has the highest performance the company has ever made. [2] GoPro Hero4 Black is 4g in weight and it has also a 4K recording at up to 30 f...