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Team Cymru launches Total Insights Feeds for threat data

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Team Cymru unveils Total Insights Feeds, a single-stream threat intelligence framework blending internet-wide scoring, context and automated risk tagging.
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KBRO expands Taiwan broadband with Harmonic fibre-on-demand

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KBRO turns to Harmonic's fibre-on-demand platform to extend Taiwan broadband selectively, pairing XGS-PON with DOCSIS upgrades and limiting new build costs.
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Transcelestial ranks among Fast Company's top innovators

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Laser network pioneer Transcelestial lands in Fast Company's 2026 Asia-Pacific top four, joining the World's Most Innovative list.
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Telstra leads NBN brand funnel as trust crowns Aussie

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Telstra tops national NBN brand funnel measures, while Aussie Broadband emerges as the most trusted provider in Conjointly's new tracker.
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AI-fuelled DDoS attacks surge past eight million globally

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AI-driven botnets fuel eight million DDoS attacks in late 2025, as multi-vector assaults hit 30 Tbps and strain global critical services.
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Zyxel expands WiFi 7 OpenWiFi-ready access point line

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Zyxel broadens its WiFi 7 access point range with four OpenWiFi-ready models, promising ISPs more flexibility and vendor choice.
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Optus tests resilient 800GE link between Sydney & Perth

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Optus trials Asia's first end-to-end 800GE link between Sydney and Perth, using dual subsea and terrestrial paths for near-zero downtime.
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Zenarmor debuts distributed SASE channel partner push

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Zenarmor launches global channel partner drive to deliver distributed SASE, keeping inspection local and partners in operational control.
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WBA pushes common AI frameworks to modernise Wi-Fi

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Wireless Broadband Alliance urges common AI frameworks to tame rising Wi-Fi complexity and cut costs as networks become critical infrastructure.
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Okta warns of North Korean fraud in remote tech hiring

Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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Okta warns North Korean operatives are landing remote tech jobs with stolen and synthetic identities to fund the regime and enable cyber attacks.
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Superloop again named Australia's fastest fixed network

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Superloop has retained its crown as Australia's fastest fixed network, winning Ookla's Speedtest award for the second half of 2025.
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Swoop to host Quad9 DNS hubs, restoring local security

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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Swoop is hosting Quad9's DNS hubs across five Australian cities, restoring onshore security and performance after traffic was sent offshore.
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The email you almost sent: Why skipping verification costs you customers

Tue, 30th Dec 2025
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Skipping email verification can throttle your campaigns, wreck deliverability, and quietly bleed customers from every send you make.
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Superloop named Australia's fastest fixed network by Ookla in 2025

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Superloop has been named Australia's fastest fixed network by Ookla for H1 2025, topping consumer speed tests with superior download, upload and latency performance.
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SpinTel launches AUD $74 500/50Mbps NBN plan for fast, affordable home internet

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SpinTel launches a 500/50Mbps NBN plan at AUD $74/month for six months, offering affordable, high-speed broadband for Australian homes needing faster internet.
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SpinTel launches Ultra WiFi 5G Modem with plug-and-play setup

Fri, 18th Jul 2025
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SpinTel launches its Ultra WiFi 5G Modem in Australia, offering plug-and-play setup on Optus' 5G network from AUD $59/month with unlimited data.
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Optus slashes Business nbn prices & adds new bundle offers

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Optus cuts prices on new Business nbn plans, adding faster speeds, 4G backup, and bundle discounts to support small businesses and simplify consumer choices.
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Exetel launches single broadband plan at AUD $80 for 500 Mbps

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Exetel launches single AUD $80 broadband plan offering 500 Mbps download and 40 Mbps upload with no promos or price hikes for FTTP and HFC users.
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Aussie families face internet lags as homes juggle 20 devices

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Australian households face rising internet lag as device numbers soar beyond 20, causing streaming and gaming issues; specialist provider Occom offers relief.
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Superloop Partner Program aims to boost IT channel engagement

Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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Superloop has unveiled its Partner Program, offering IT channel companies new tools via the Krypton portal to boost benefits and competitiveness.