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Data#3 deploys Cisco network for WA's ECU
Brisbane-based Data#3 has deployed the latest Cisco wired and wireless technology for Edith Cowan University in a campus network overhaul. [ + ]
Yahoo to be sold for just $6.45bn
Yahoo has agreed to a deal to sell its core operations to US telecoms operator Verizon for US$4.83bn ($6.45bn), a far cry from the company's peak valuation of US$125bn during the dotcom boom. [ + ]
On the right foot with IT infrastructure
We profile three companies and examine the IT solutions and providers they have chosen to help them make their businesses work a lot smarter. [ + ]
Telstra COO Kate McKenzie retires
Telstra COO Kate McKenzie has stepped down from the role to pursue a change of direction, with her predecessor Brendon Riley taking over as interim COO. [ + ]
IA wants USO expanded to broadband
In a submission to the Productivity Commission, Internet Australia has recommended that the Universal Service Obligation scheme be expanded to include guaranteed access to fast broadband. [ + ]
More than half the world is still not online
The latest ITU statistics demonstrate that while broadband is becoming more affordable in emerging markets, more than half of the world's population still lacks internet access. [ + ]
Australian companies face risk of cyber litigation
Australian companies should be preparing today for the anticipated introduction of mandatory data breach notification rules, which could expose unprepared companies to aggressive litigation, a legal expert has warned. [ + ]
Sitback Solutions named Sydney Business of the Year
Website and UX developer Sitback Solutions has been named Regional Business of the Year at the second annual Sydney City Regional Business Awards. [ + ]
Telstra, Optus divided on need for USO scheme
The Productivity Commission is reviewing whether the USO — the scheme to provide basic phone services in unprofitable rural areas — needs to be updated or abolished in the mobile and NBN era. [ + ]
Verizon launches SDN/NFV services in Australia
Verizon Enterprise Solutions has announced the global launch of its SDN/NFV based Virtual Network Services portfolio. [ + ]
NetComm CEO wins Communications Ambassador award
NetComm Wireless CEO David Stewart was awarded the highest honour at the 10th Annual Communications Alliance ACOMM Awards Dinner. [ + ]
Red Cross Blood Service adopts Oracle CX Cloud
The Australian Red Cross's Blood Service division is implementing a new donor relationship management system using cloud offerings from Oracle. [ + ]
2m Ubuntu users' data leaked; Telstra buys MSC Mobility; Bug bounty for cars
Data of 2m users leaked in Ubuntu web forum hack, Telstra to acquire mobility solution provider MSC Mobility, and Fiat Chrysler wants you to hack its cars. [ + ]
US charges alleged KAT file-sharing site owner
The alleged owner of Kick Ass Torrents (KAT), the most popular file-sharing site, has been arrested in Poland and faces extradition to the US to face criminal conspiracy charges. [ + ]
Building and manufacturing sectors top software piracy
The building and manufacturing industries had the highest prevalence of unlicensed software use in Australia during the first half of the year, judging by the cases filed by BSA | The Software Alliance. [ + ]
