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Have you got a 'big data problem'?
Hugh Rogers argues that we should worry less about the theoretical discussions about what is big data and focus more on the practicalities of how it can deliver value to an organisation. [ + ]
Yahoo! gave data on 300+ users to Aussie government
Yahoo! gave the Australian government data on at least 305 of its users in the first half of 2013. [ + ]
ispONE assets sold to Melbourne's CONEC2
The administrators for Australia's latest telecom reseller casualty ispONE have sold all its core assets to CONEC2, a Melbourne-based ICT group. [ + ]
Turnbull redfaced after filter policy "clusterf**k"
The Coalition government has released and almost immediately denied a policy requiring filters to be installed by default on mobile phones and modems sold in Australia. [ + ]
Five steps to prepare for the next security threat cycle
About every five years, attackers launch new types of threats - and a new wave is upon us. These steps can help to avoid being compromised by this new wave. [ + ]
Verizon buys out Vodafone joint venture for US$130 billion
Verizon Communications has bought Vodafone's portion of the two companies' joint venture, US mobile network operator Verizon Wireless, for US$130 billion (AU$142 billion), in what is reportedly the third-largest announced corporate deal in history. [ + ]
Optus names Vic McClelland as head of Optus Networks
Australian telecom pro Vic McClelland will take on the role of managing director of Optus Networks from 4 November. [ + ]
Huawei, ACT govt plan work experience program
Huawei and the ACT government have negotiated for two ACT students to visit Huawei R&D facilities every year for a three-week work experience program. [ + ]
The four golden rules of mobile device selection
Imposing an IT-driven corporate mobile device standard increases the risk of the CIO being forced into defending the decision against disgruntled end users, some of whom may have considerable influence. To avoid this, follow the four golden rules of mobility and ensure mobile device selection has business buy-in. [ + ]
Microsoft's Nokia purchase too little, too late?
Microsoft has announced a $7.9bn deal to buy Nokia's devices and services business and license its patents, but it may be too late to build Windows Phone into a true smartphone contender. [ + ]
NBN Co deputy chair quits for contractor gig
NBN Co deputy chair Diane Smith-Gander has resigned from the company to take up the role of chairman at Transfield Services, an NBN contractor. [ + ]
Microsoft and Google to sue US government
Microsoft and Google will move ahead with litigation against the US government, in order to gain permission to disclose greater detail about the customer information they are compelled to reveal to US agencies under the US's Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). [ + ]
Planning and controlling data centre downtime
A data centre can't function without experiencing some downtime. The art lies in controlling this downtime, planning it effectively into the data centre schedule. [ + ]
Aussie tech sector salaries up 3.2%
Australian tech sector remuneration grew 3.2% from June 2012 to June 2013, ahead of public sector wage increases. But this still represents a slowdown from a year earlier. [ + ]
ISPs challenging Telstra's business internet lead
Telstra still has a commanding lead in the business fixed internet market, but its rivals are making inroads in segments such as the professional services sector. [ + ]
