CSIRO to explore blockchain's potential
04 May, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingCSIRO's Data61 has teamed up with Treasury and other government departments to study the potential of Bitcoin's blockchain technology to transform the Australian economy.
Over 2bn smart payment cards shipped in 2015
28 April, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingStrong demand for contactless payment cards contributed to a 34% growth in smart payment card shipments in 2015, figures from the Smart Payment Association show.
Apple settles Siri patent lawsuit
21 April, 2016Apple has agreed to pay $24.9 million to settle a lawsuit relating to a long-running patent dispute over its Siri digital assistant.
Q1 PC shipments shrink to lowest level since 2007
14 April, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingWorldwide PC shipments fell for the sixth consecutive quarter in the first calendar quarter of 2016, falling below 65 million for the first time since 2007.
Ovum increasing its investment on TMT analysis
07 April, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAnalyst company Ovum is increasing its investment spending to be able to better help clients in the TMT sector grab a piece of the expected $6.3tr opportunity that will be enabled by the digital economy.
Oracle seeking $12.3bn in lawsuit against Google
29 March, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingOracle has filed an expert report arguing it is entitled to up to US$9.3bn ($12.3bn) in damages over Google's alleged infringement of Java copyright while creating the Android OS.
Australian video game market hit $2.83bn in 2015
02 March, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAustralian sales of video game hardware, software and accessories grew 15% to $2.83 billion last year, as digital sales surpassed physical retail sales, according to the IGEA.
Aussie business leaders fear 'digital Darwinism'
02 March, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingNine in 10 Australian business leaders fear that the digital revolution will have a major disruptive impact on established businesses, which will need to adapt quickly to stay afloat.
Management in the 2040s
29 February, 2016 by Guy CranswickHow executive management adapts to technological innovation will be critical in the deployment of technologies and the structure of management in the future.
Aussies hoarding old gadgets due to data security concerns
10 February, 2016New research has shown many Australians are hoarding old electronic devices because they lack the knowledge to recycle and are concerned about their data security.
IBM buys Ustream for US$130m; Toshiba to sell chip business; Apple lobbies EU over tax probe
28 January, 2016 by Andrew CollinsIBM has acquired video streamer Ustream; Toshiba reportedly selling chip business following scandal; Apple's Tim Cook makes surprise visit to Brussels.
An innovation nation — the race to the top
25 November, 2015 by Laurie Patton, CEO, Internet AustraliaWith a new air of bipartisanship breezing through Canberra, there should be no reason why Australia cannot take the lead in the next, internet-driven, industrial era.
Sydney's Prospa tops Deloitte's Australian tech Fast 50
24 November, 2015 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingFinTech company Prospa was Australia's fastest-growing technology company during the 2014–15 financial year, according to Deloitte's annual Australian Technology Fast 50 rankings.
Boosting Aussie entrepreneurship
02 November, 2015A new report focusing on high-impact entrepreneurship in Australia highlights the need for a greater focus on commercialising research.
Anger at LogMeIn's $110m LastPass buy; nbn COO Adcock departs; Twitter chops 8% of staff
16 October, 2015 by Andrew CollinsUsers angry at LogMeIn's US$110m purchase of LastPass, nbn's COO Adcock is leaving the company, and Twitter announces plans to lay off 8% of staff worldwide.
