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Data retention law threatens open internet: ISOC-AU
The Internet Society of Australia has warned that the current wording of the government's "deeply flawed" Data Retention Bill threatens the open and accessible nature of the internet. [ + ]
Archimedes' lever - how cloud is shifting the IT world
While the cloud has been widely adopted by larger enterprises to streamline their operations, it is also enabling Australian start-ups to rapidly build new businesses that are taking on the world. [ + ]
Tech Insights: Interview with Charles Clarke, Veeam Software
In our new Tech Insights series, we quiz industry leaders to get their views of what the year ahead holds for the IT world. Today we speak with Charles Clarke, Technical Director, APAC, Veeam Software. [ + ]
Most vulnerable OSes and applications in 2014
Apple leads the way in operating system vulnerabilities, according to data from the US National Vulnerability Database. [ + ]
IT vendor round-up: NEC Australia, HP, Apple
NEC Australia on track to exceed expectations in 2015; HP Q1 profit falls 4% on revenue declines and forex losses; Apple to spend $2.45bn to build two data centres in Europe. [ + ]
Technology should make users happier, boffins say
Two University of Sydney researchers are calling on software developers to adopt "positive computing" principles, aimed at using technology to improve emotions, empathy and self-awareness. [ + ]
Geek Weekly: Our top weird tech stories for 26 February
This week: Mercedes dismisses Apple car rumours, proton smasher to restart, computer school's embarrassing mistake, Oscars for tech developers and robot school comes to Sydney. [ + ]
Mobile app makers slow to patch critical flaws
Eighteen of the 25 most popular mobile apps found by the US CERT to have critical SSL vulnerabilities are still at risk six months later, according to a McAfee Labs report. [ + ]
It's your information, so take ownership
There's no point bemoaning your fate when data under your control is lost or stolen - we all need to take personal responsibility and be accountable, argues Clearswift's Kevin Bailey. [ + ]
Govt picks nine more providers for cloud panel
iiNet, Dimension Data Australia and seven more providers have been added to the whole-of-government cloud services procurement panel. [ + ]
Lenovo's adware blunder, Telstra CEO quits, ex-Qualcomm director's insider trading
This week: Telstra CFO Andy Penn to replace CEO David Thodey, Lenovo apologises for installing malware on laptops and an ex-Qualcomm director pleads guilty to insider trading. [ + ]
Smarter caching boosts computing performance
Cleverer management of caches could improve computer chips' performance while reducing their energy consumption. [ + ]
ISPs agree on draft online piracy code
Australia's telecom industry has negotiated with rights holders on a draft code of conduct for responding to online copyright infringement, including sending escalating warnings to suspected pirates. [ + ]
Tech Insights: Interview with David de Laine, Clearswift's ANZ Region Director
In our new Tech Insights series, we quiz industry leaders to get their views of what the year ahead holds for the IT world. Today we speak with David de Laine, Clearswift's ANZ Region Director. [ + ]
Tech Insights: Interview with Andy Farquharson, LogMeIn Asia Pacific
In our new Tech Insights series, we quiz industry leaders to get their views of what the year ahead holds for the IT world. Today we speak with Andy Farquharson, Vice President, LogMeIn Asia Pacific. [ + ]
