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Executive demand nosedives as election jitters take hold
The federal election is barely underway but is already putting a dampener on business demand for executives - including in ICT - with many businesses now holding back on taking on new employees,...
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EU Commission says no to Hutchinson takeover of O2
The European Commission has blocked the proposed acquisition of O2 by Hutchison under the EU merger regulations, expressing strong concerns that UK mobile customers would have had less choice and paid...
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Certus launches Touchstone UX solutions from Core Technology
IBM systems integrator Certus Solutions has launched its rapid Prototyping and User Experience (UX) offering, Touchstone, which it gained in acquiring enterprise application development firm, Core...
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Verizon, Actifio partner to launch cloud backup service
US telco Verizon has partnered with data virtualisation vendor Actifio to launch a new cloud backup service which the two companies say will enable enterprise customers to embrace hybrid cloud,...
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Patton says UK site blocking exercise was a dud
Internet Australia chief Laurie Patton – a long-time opponent of site blocking – says a recent site blocking exercise in the UK was not the success claimed, with 80% of Internet users ignoring the...
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ING goes direct to customers on digital platforms redesign
Online bank ING DIRECT has launched redesigned digital platforms which it says were developed using more than 16,000 customer volunteers to provide feedback and input through a test site. ING says...
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Chemson develops ‘world first’ invention for 3D printing market
Sydney-based manufacturer of PVC stabilisers, Chemson Pacific, is claiming a world-first invention – a 3D Vinyl PVC – which it has developed for the polymer-based 3D printing market.' Chemson says its...
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Server virtualisation market peaking towards US$5.6 billion in revenues: Gartner
The worldwide x86 server virtualisation market is expected to reach $5.6 billion this year – an increase of 5.7% over 2015 – but despite the increase Gartner says new software licenses have declined...
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Scam losses for Aussies soar to $229 million
Scammers hit over 100,000 unsuspecting Australians last year cheating them out of a whopping $229 million, according to the latest Scamwatch report from the Australian Competition and Consumer...
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Optus moves to capture greater share of small business market
Optus is stepping up efforts to grab a bigger share of the small business market with the establishment of a dedicated new SMB call centre in Adelaide and expansion of its team of business specialists...
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Readify develops new emergency waiting times app for WA
The Western Australia Government has launched a new WA Emergency Waiting Times app, designed by a Perth team from technology services company Readify. The new app has been designed to help Perth...
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UXC Oxygen, SAP Hybris partner on public sector accelerator
CSC subsidiary UXC Oxygen is developing a public sector accelerator – a template of core online functions to work with the SAP Hybris commerce solution. UXC was chosen by SAP to develop the accelerator...
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Telcos continue to help consumers with financial hardship problems: ACMA
Communications regulator the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) says telcos are continuing to deal with consumers experiencing financial hardship in a way that remains largely...
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Rees to boost NSW Government digital services push
Former Macquarie Bank Chief Digital Officer Damon Rees has been appointed by the NSW Government to drive its digital services agenda. Rees takes up a newly created role as Government Chief Information...
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Macquarie 4G upgrade offer to mobile customers
Macquarie Telecom is upgrading all of its mobile phone customers to 4G if they already have plans that use Telstra’s mobile network. Macquarie is offering the upgrade at no additional charge through...
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CompTIA offers new tool to help MSPs with customer acquisition
CompTIA has launched a new tool which it says will help managed services providers (MSPs) navigate the customer engagement process, from initial prospecting through to contract renewal. The non-profit...
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DB Results wins contract to support A.C.T. revenue collection services
Australian-owned digital business consulting and technology company, DB Results, has secured a contract to implement a new revenue collection and concession payments platform for the ACT Government....
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SmartTrans seals deal to sell Aussie wines in China
Mobile payments provider SmartTrans has inked a partnership agreement with winemaker, Tim Adams Wines, to market and sell Australian wines in China online. The deal will see SmartTrans utilising its...
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Vodafone readies for Internet of Things with ‘successful’ NB-IoT trial
Vodafone says it has achieved significantly greater coverage in distance and depth - compared with what’s offered by existing 2G, 3G and 4G technology – from its successful trial of pre-standard...
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Victoria leads employment demand for ICT professionals
Demand for ICT professionals in Victoria is strong with the state’s employers projected to seek to fill ICT roles over the next few years at an annual rate of 2.7% – well above the national average of...
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