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COVID-19 crisis to take bite out of IT spending

07 April, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-Embling

IDC is predicting that global IT spending will fall 2.7% as a result of the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.


COVID-19: AIIA launches business continuity portal

24 March, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-Embling

The AIIA has launched a new portal combining free services and resources available to Australian businesses to help them navigate the COVID-19 crisis.


AustCyber releases latest roadmap

12 March, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-Embling

AustCyber has released the 2019 update to its Australia's Cyber Security Sector Competitiveness Plan, detailing plans to promote growth of the security sector.


ACCC launches ad tech inquiry

10 March, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-Embling

The ACCC is seeking feedback from participants across the digital advertising ecosystem as part of its inquiry into the state of competition in the market.


Pawsey upgrade to help astronomers process 30 PB data

05 March, 2020

A $2 million compute cluster will soon help astronomers process in excess of 30+ PB of Murchison Widefield Array radio telescope data.


Video streaming and IoT rapidly growing in Australian homes

27 February, 2020

Australians downloaded around six million terabytes of data in quarter two alone last year, with video streaming being a key contributor, according to the ACMA.


Productivity and efficiency goals drive IoT investments

18 February, 2020

Almost half of Australian organisations have implemented IoT solutions in a bid to boost productivity and efficiencies, IDC reports.


ACCC launches ad tech review

18 February, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-Embling

The ACCC has been tasked with undertaking an 18-month inquiry into competition and other issues in Australia's digital advertising market.


Cisco cancels Melbourne event over coronavirus concerns

14 February, 2020 by Jonathan Nally

Cisco has cancelled its Cisco Live Melbourne event, which had been scheduled for 3–6 March, due to "ongoing concerns" about the coronavirus outbreak.


IDC predicts top Australian DX trends for 2020 and beyond

13 February, 2020

Digital transformation budgets and value are set to come under scrutiny as investments start to eclipse traditional IT, according to IDC.


Romance scams expand to new platforms, costing victims $28m

11 February, 2020

Romance scammers are moving beyond online dating and social media to platforms like Google Hangouts and Words with Friends, snaring over $28m from victims.


Will semiconductors be taking a hit from the coronavirus?

11 February, 2020 by Bill Ray

Coronavirus has already had a huge impact on people worldwide. Here, Gartner Senior Director Analyst Bill Ray explores its impact on businesses.


Australia to capitalise on blockchain with new roadmap

10 February, 2020

The roadmap discusses how industry, government and researchers can work together to seize blockchain-derived economic opportunities.


Blockchain conference to feature latest tech developments

05 February, 2020

Australia's blockchain community is gearing up to share ideas and insights at this year's APAC Blockchain Conference on 28–30 April.


Trustpower boosts cybersecurity, meets NZ voluntary standards

05 February, 2020

Trustpower has deployed Nozomi Networks' Guardian solution, improving its operational visibility, cybersecurity and supplier relationships.


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