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Turnbull redfaced after filter policy "clusterf**k"
The Coalition government has released and almost immediately denied a policy requiring filters to be installed by default on mobile phones and modems sold in Australia. [ + ]
Five steps to prepare for the next security threat cycle
About every five years, attackers launch new types of threats - and a new wave is upon us. These steps can help to avoid being compromised by this new wave. [ + ]
Verizon buys out Vodafone joint venture for US$130 billion
Verizon Communications has bought Vodafone's portion of the two companies' joint venture, US mobile network operator Verizon Wireless, for US$130 billion (AU$142 billion), in what is reportedly the third-largest announced corporate deal in history. [ + ]
Optus names Vic McClelland as head of Optus Networks
Australian telecom pro Vic McClelland will take on the role of managing director of Optus Networks from 4 November. [ + ]
Huawei, ACT govt plan work experience program
Huawei and the ACT government have negotiated for two ACT students to visit Huawei R&D facilities every year for a three-week work experience program. [ + ]
The four golden rules of mobile device selection
Imposing an IT-driven corporate mobile device standard increases the risk of the CIO being forced into defending the decision against disgruntled end users, some of whom may have considerable influence. To avoid this, follow the four golden rules of mobility and ensure mobile device selection has business buy-in. [ + ]
Microsoft's Nokia purchase too little, too late?
Microsoft has announced a $7.9bn deal to buy Nokia's devices and services business and license its patents, but it may be too late to build Windows Phone into a true smartphone contender. [ + ]
NBN Co deputy chair quits for contractor gig
NBN Co deputy chair Diane Smith-Gander has resigned from the company to take up the role of chairman at Transfield Services, an NBN contractor. [ + ]
Microsoft and Google to sue US government
Microsoft and Google will move ahead with litigation against the US government, in order to gain permission to disclose greater detail about the customer information they are compelled to reveal to US agencies under the US's Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). [ + ]
Planning and controlling data centre downtime
A data centre can't function without experiencing some downtime. The art lies in controlling this downtime, planning it effectively into the data centre schedule. [ + ]
Aussie tech sector salaries up 3.2%
Australian tech sector remuneration grew 3.2% from June 2012 to June 2013, ahead of public sector wage increases. But this still represents a slowdown from a year earlier. [ + ]
ISPs challenging Telstra's business internet lead
Telstra still has a commanding lead in the business fixed internet market, but its rivals are making inroads in segments such as the professional services sector. [ + ]
Marketers following their audience to mobile
Australian paid search advertising dollars are increasingly shifting to mobile, with the segment predicted to generate $430m in 2013. [ + ]
Security - the antithesis of innovation?
It's commonly said in IT that security is the antithesis of innovation. Innovation creates disruption, and disruption introduces vulnerability. But is that really the case? [ + ]
Facebook gave 380+ users' data to Aussie government
Facebook granted Australian authorities access to data on at least 384 of the social network's users in the first half of 2013. [ + ]
