Apple's $682m patent loss; Melbourne IT buys UberGlobal; Google's Android for Work
03 March, 2015 by Andrew CollinsApple ordered to pay $682m for infringing patents, Melbourne IT will acquire UberGlobal for $15.5m and Google announces Android for Work.
Data retention law threatens open internet: ISOC-AU
02 March, 2015 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe 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.
Tech Insights: Interview with Andrew MacKenzie, Professional Advantage
02 March, 2015 | Supplied by: Professional Advantage Pty LtdIn 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 Andrew MacKenzie, Sales Manager & Solution Advisor, Professional Advantage
Technology should make users happier, boffins say
26 February, 2015 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingTwo 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.
IT vendor round-up: NEC Australia, HP, Apple
26 February, 2015 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingNEC 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.
Geek Weekly: Our top weird tech stories for 26 February
26 February, 2015This 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.
Eaton ATS30 Compact Power Source Transfer Switch
25 February, 2015 | Supplied by: Eaton Electrical (Australia) Pty LtdEaton has introduced the single-phase Eaton ATS30 Compact Power Source Transfer Switch designed to provide power supply redundancy for single connection equipment.
Lenovo's adware blunder, Telstra CEO quits, ex-Qualcomm director's insider trading
24 February, 2015 by Andrew CollinsThis 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
23 February, 2015Cleverer management of caches could improve computer chips' performance while reducing their energy consumption.
Tech Insights: Interview with David de Laine, Clearswift's ANZ Region Director
23 February, 2015 | Supplied by: Clearswift (AsiaPacific) Pty LimitedIn 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
20 February, 2015 | Supplied by: GoTo Technologies AUS Pty LtdIn 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.
Geek Weekly: Our top weird tech stories for 19 February
19 February, 2015This week: Britain to change road rules for robocars, Obama hotel's embarrassing IT fail, technical glitch halts European trading and cricketers using technology to beat fines.
Big data giants form open source industry group
18 February, 2015 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingA group of major big data vendors has formed the Open Data Platform, an industry body focused on developing and promoting big data technologies based on open source standards.
Going paperless boosts the bottom line
18 February, 2015 | Supplied by: Kofax Australia Pty LtdFollowing a strategic review, Suncorp Group made a company-wide move to deploy Kofax paperless document processing, resulting in improved efficiencies, reduced costs and faster workflows.
Tech Insights: Interview with Shane Reid, Forum IT
18 February, 2015 | Supplied by: Forum GroupIn 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 Shane Reid, General Manager of Forum IT.
