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Australia Post selects Comscentre as network upgrade partner
IT management

Australia Post selects Comscentre as network upgrade partner

Australia Post has selected Comscentre as its new managed service provider, responsible for managing network upgrades and connectivity for the next five years.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Aug 2019

Global Stories

Control your appliances with a D-Link mydlink Mini Wi-Fi Smart Plug
Smart Home

Control your appliances with a D-Link mydlink Mini Wi-Fi Smart Plug

D-Link launches the DSP-W118 mydlink Mini Wi-Fi Smart Plug, letting you control appliances via the mydlink app or voice assistants like Alexa and Google.

By Darren Price • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Aug 2019
IDC: Commercial sector will lead ICT spending to $4.8 trillion in 2023
Notebook

IDC: Commercial sector will lead ICT spending to $4.8 trillion in 2023

Despite global uncertainty and trade wars, IDC forecasts ICT spending to hit USD $4.8 trillion by 2023, led by the commercial sector with a 5.1% CAGR.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Aug 2019
UK tax agency proves crypto is the future of money
Crypto

UK tax agency proves crypto is the future of money

UK tax authority HMRC's efforts to tax cryptocurrencies show that they are the future of money, says CEO of deVere Group.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 16th Aug 2019
Limiting access key to minimising data breaches, says expert
Data Analytics

Limiting access key to minimising data breaches, says expert

Data breaches are costing companies an average of $3.92 million, according to a study by IBM, forcing organisations to step up their cybersecurity efforts.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Aug 2019
Five ways smart TVs are at risk of cyber attacks
Digital Entertainment

Five ways smart TVs are at risk of cyber attacks

Smart TVs, now the epicentre of home entertainment, are increasingly vulnerable to cyber attacks through malware, poor configuration, and physical exploits.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2019
LIFX sneak peek: These lights turn the home into a rainbow of colour
LED lights

LIFX sneak peek: These lights turn the home into a rainbow of colour

There's nothing like a little more ambient light to decorate your home. In October, LIFX will be back with two new options to light up your life.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Aug 2019
Aus battery company awarded $3.5M for projects here and Europe
Power / Energy

Aus battery company awarded $3.5M for projects here and Europe

Calix will receive $3 million from the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science, plus $0.5 million for CO2 capture from cement production.

By Ben Moore • 5 min read • Mon, 12th Aug 2019
Lenovo targets customers dealing with data-intensive workloads
Surveillance

Lenovo targets customers dealing with data-intensive workloads

Lenovo ThinkSystem SR635 and SR655 add to the company's server portfolio and are powered by the next-generation AMD EPYC 7002 Series processors.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 12th Aug 2019
Fluent Commerce scores $33m in funding round
Marketing Technologies

Fluent Commerce scores $33m in funding round

Fluent Commerce, the Sydney-headquartered order management provider, has raised $33 million in series B funding, led by US growth equity firm Arrowroot Capital.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Aug 2019
Bose revamps iconic QuietComfort headphones
Digital Entertainment

Bose revamps iconic QuietComfort headphones

Bose unveils new Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 with enhanced voice interface, available in Australia from August 15.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 8th Aug 2019
Forrester report: Digital banks gain the edge on traditional players
Fintech

Forrester report: Digital banks gain the edge on traditional players

Digital-only banks and insurers will shape the future of financial services within Asia Pacific, according to new data released by Forrester this week.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Aug 2019
Samsung's Note10 will come in two different sizes for the first time ever
Digital Signage

Samsung's Note10 will come in two different sizes for the first time ever

It's that time of year again. Like clockwork, Samsung has announced the latest version of the acclaimed Galaxy Note series, the Note10.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Thu, 8th Aug 2019
Western Digital capitalises on the data economy with new ActiveScale capabilities
Storage

Western Digital capitalises on the data economy with new ActiveScale capabilities

Western Digital has extended the capabilities of ActiveScale storage system portfolio in order to provide more options for exabyte-scale data growth.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Aug 2019

Stories from Other Regions

Logitech shows off the products you have to stock
Gaming

Logitech shows off the products you have to stock

The company showcased the hottest products across its office, gaming and audio brands – here are the must-haves for your shelves this summer.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Aug 2019
New app helps Kiwi investors go global
Fintech

New app helps Kiwi investors go global

Tiger Brokers, the fintech Kiwi company, has launched an app designed to help Kiwi investors test global equities markets and build global portfolios.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Aug 2019
Mighty Ape offers Afterpay in New Zealand - finally
Online shopping

Mighty Ape offers Afterpay in New Zealand - finally

New Zealanders can now indulge in flexible payments as Mighty Ape finally introduces Afterpay, allowing customers to spread the cost of purchases interest-free.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Aug 2019