iiNet likens TPG plan to VW owning Porsche
[1] Australian internet provider iiNet has likened its support for TPG Telecom’s sweetened takeover offer to Volkswagen owning Porsche. [2] The successful suitor will stand to become Australia&#...
Australia leads the way in digital marketing
[1] According to research by Adobe and the CMO Council, Australia is leading the way in digital marketing. [2] It noted that despite a talent and skills gap in some agencies in the APAC region, Austra...
The CeBIT tech fair is here
[1] The CeBIT Australia, Australia’s biggest tech, has opened today a wide range of technologies from live onstage hacking and 3D printed car engines. [2] The fair will begin at 9am with an official...
Human trials for bionic eye with ‘wireless brain chip’ to start next year
[1] Researchers at Melbourne-based Monash University have been working on the ambitious project to build a bionic eye and have revealed that they are ready to start human trials next year [2] Professo...
Australian task marketplace Airtasker raises US$5M, looks toward Asia
[1] Australian local task services marketplace Airtasker has managed to raise AU$6.5 million (US$5 million) in capital in a funding round led by Shanghai’s Morning Crest Capital. [2] The funding als...
IDC Australia: Australia’s router market hits a downturn
[1] According to independent research firm IDC, the Australian router market has declined from $US281 million in 2013 to $US265 million in 2014, a 6.1 per cent tumble. [2] IDC analyst Ahmar Karimullah...
Cebit 2015: Aussie politicos claim ownership over knowledge economy
[1] Politicians from three strata have all laid claim to pushing a tech based boost to the Aussie economy at CeBit 2015, held at Olympic Park in Sydney. [2] Prime Minister Tony Abbott graced the event...
Take-away takeover: Menulog rumored to whet rivals appetite for $500 million acquisition
[1] Australian takeaway delivery service Menulog is up for sale at $500 million. [2] Menulog’s competitors like German-based player Delivery Hero and UK-based takeaway delivery service Just Eat ...
GoFar launches Kickstarter campaign to help people monitor petrol use, other driving habits
[1] Car-monitoring Sydney-based startup GoFar has launched a Kickstarter campaign and looking forward to raise $US50,000 in funding. [2] GoFar utilizes an in-car display and a phone app to help driver...
Australia’s slow digital economy needs government innovation, says Ernst & Young
[1] Based on a new report, Australia’s slowly moving digital economy is driven by government departments and its public servants. [2] The Ernst & Young’s report, entitled “Digita...