Drupal issues critical security alert
26 February, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingOpen source content management software project Drupal has issued a critical security alert warning of a remote code execution vulnerability in Drupal 8.
Australian tablet sales fell 2.1% in 2H18
26 February, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingA slump in demand for Android tablets led to a 2.1% contraction in the Australian tablet market during 2H18, Telsyte has estimated.
5G to comprise 15% of global mobile industry by 2025
26 February, 2019With 5G network launches on the rise, 5G will account for 15% of the global mobile industry by 2025, according to GSMA.
Telstra workers vote for strike option
26 February, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingMembers of a union representing a portion of Telstra's workers have voted for the option to strike if a new agreement on wages cannot be reached.
NetComm gets $161m buyout offer
25 February, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe board of Australian telecoms equipment company NetComm is unanimously recommending a buyout offer from US-based Casa Systems.
New WHS guidance for small businesses
13 February, 2019New guidance material to help small business owners and operators understand their responsibilities under WHS laws has been released by Safe Work Australia.
Why join an organisation like ITPA?
13 February, 2019 by Robert Hudson, President, ITPAITPA needs your help in the ongoing fight to preserve your rights, security, privacy and job prospects in the modern digital world.
nbn writedown likely to be "inevitable"
12 February, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe looming election represents a chance to rethink the design of the nbn project for a third time, which may require a writedown to the value of nbn assets.
Network categories added to Hardware Marketplace
12 February, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe Digital Transformation Agency has added new network equipment and network cabling services categories to the Hardware Marketplace.
Huge increase in business-targeted email fraud
11 February, 2019There has been a 476% increase in email fraud between Q4 2018 and Q4 2017, according to a new report.
Sunshine Coast cable landing station underway
11 February, 2019A Sunshine Coast submarine cable landing station that will help to deliver a fast data connection to Asia and the US is now under construction.
Key technology issues in an election year
23 January, 2019 by Robert Hudson, President, ITPATechnology and its use by government will be key issues upon which ITPA will provide commentary and advice as the year progresses.
Industry bodies call for encryption Bill reforms
23 January, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingA range of ICT industry bodies has urged the government to implement reforms to its encryption legislation, including the requirement for judicial oversight.
Zettagrid acquires Silverain
23 January, 2019 by Jonathan NallyIaaS cloud provider Zettagrid has acquired Perth-based dedicated private cloud infrastructure services provider Silverain Technology.
Telstra expanding APAC subsea cable capacity
21 January, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingTelstra has made a large capacity purchase on one APAC subsea cable and increased its investment in a second to help meet the region's voracious data demand.
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