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IT departments wasting thousands on redundant tech
Nearly half of IT decision-makers in Australia and New Zealand report that their organisation is wasting at least $10,000 per year on redundant technology, with 10% wasting over $100,000. [ + ]
Researchers track keystrokes using smartwatches
US researchers have developed a way to detect keystrokes using motion data from smartwatches, but there's no reason to worry just yet — the prototype only works on the hand wearing the watch. [ + ]
Broadband monitoring needs rethink
The ACCC's push to create the regulatory burden of a broadband performance monitoring regime should undergo rigorous cost–benefit analysis, according to the Communications Alliance. [ + ]
Outdated tech behind Aussie bank IT outages
Australian EFTPOS provider Tyro Payments has called on Australian banks to upgrade their "ageing and archaic" IT systems to address the sector's regular IT outages. [ + ]
The mobility miracle
Enterprise mobility solutions are transforming the way organisations deliver services while also improving their bottom lines, as we show in three case studies from around the nation. [ + ]
Preparing for 'black swan' IT events
When the unforeseen and unforeseeable — a 'black swan' event — occurs, the focus is often on what went wrong with the prediction rather than what caused the event. [ + ]
Apple unveils new iPhones, iPad, Apple TV
Apple is gearing up to launch the iPhone 6S, iPhone 6S Plus, iPad Pro and a revamped Apple TV, as well as its new iOS 9 and watchOS 2 operating systems. [ + ]
Toshiba loses $460m; Bugzilla breached, Firefox hacked; BlackBerry drops $610m on Good
Toshiba announces loss due to profit-padding scandal, hacker breaches Bugzilla and goes on Firefox attack, and Blackberry buys Good Technology. [ + ]
Hiring activity in Aussie IT sector remains strong
Nearly four in 10 Australian IT hiring managers are planning to increase headcount this year, with demand showing a shift towards permanent rather than contracting staff, Robert Walters says. [ + ]
New wave of cyber attacks using little or no malware
Dell's SecureWorks incident response team has warned of the growing popularity of cyber attacks that use the target's own systems, leaving traditional security tools powerless to defend against them. [ + ]
The rise of IP storage
Today's IP storage applications are becoming increasingly complex and business-critical and require a dedicated, fabric-based network, says Brocade's Phil Coates. [ + ]
Identity and access management in the age of the customer
Successful companies will harness the power of identity to transform visionary ideas into applications delivered to millions of customers, anywhere, using any device, says ForgeRock's Sumal Karunanayake. [ + ]
EFA calls for halt on ISP Copyright Code
With new research showing that online piracy is on the decline as adoption of subscription video services grows, EFA has repeated its call for the ISP Copyright Code to be halted. [ + ]
Geek Weekly: Our top tech stories for 8 September 2015
This week: Crook wins and then loses $14m lottery ticket, 2015 Cyber Security Challenge, Toyota's $50m car AI investment, making driving safer, but also how to fool self-driving cars.
[ + ]nbn to help transform the jobs of the future: report
An nbn-commissioned report explores the anticipated impact of disruptive new technologies and high-speed connectivity on Australia's jobs market over the next 15 years.
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