Gartner predicts rise of "intelligent digital mesh"
19 October, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe top 10 strategic technology trends for 2017 will all focus on laying the groundwork for what Gartner calls an "intelligent digital mesh" of interconnected technologies, platforms and services, the research firm said.
Global IT spending to grow 2.9% in 2017
18 October, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe emergence of a new technology paradigm Gartner calls “civilisation infrastructure” will help lift global IT spending out of the doldrums next year, stimulating a projected 2.9% growth, the company said.
AIIA welcomes government's digital agenda expansion
17 October, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe Australian Information Industry Association has welcomed the decision to transform the DTO into the Digital Transformation Agency and pledged to heed the call to help the government's transformation efforts.
Open Windows wins tenders from NT, ACT
17 October, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingGovernment-focused contract lifecycle management software provider Open Windows has won software supply tenders with both mainland territories.
Samsung must explain dangerous products, says CHOICE
17 October, 2016Consumer group CHOICE says "shoddy" Samsung products have repeatedly put lives at risk.
HP Inc to cut up to 4000 more jobs
14 October, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingHP Inc's board has approved a restructure plan involving cutting 3000 to 4000 jobs worldwide over the next three years.
Renewable energy ramps up in Queensland
14 October, 2016Renewable energy will be available on demand, with the establishment of a solar, wind and battery storage near Hughenden in North Queensland.
nbn signs final MTM construction agreements
13 October, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingFulton Hogan and Visionstream have secured the final design and construction agreements for the NBN's Multi Technology Mix deployment model.
Spark NZ Note7 customers gifted $100 card
13 October, 2016Spark NZ and Samsung will give customers a $100 gift card, following the return of their Note7 device to a Spark store.
78% of Aussies are cross-border online shoppers
13 October, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAustralians are among the world's most prolific cross-border online shoppers, according to a survey by e-commerce solutions company Pitney Bowes.
Rimini Street hit with further $36.8m in damages
13 October, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingA US court has ordered third-party support provider Rimini Street to pay a further US$27.7m to Oracle and issued a permanent injunction in a copyright violation case, but Rimini Street plans to appeal the injunction and most of the damages.
UNSW to hire up to 1000 new researchers
12 October, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe University of New South Wales plans to hire up to 1000 new researchers and PhD scholars in fields including AI, telecommunications and data security.
.auDA seeks deletion of 1025 .au domains
11 October, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe .au administrator .auDA is calling for the deletion of 1025 .au domain names that use Australian company details without authorisation.
Esri brings global location analytics experts to Australia
11 October, 2016 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingLocation analytics company Esri has invited its global start-up program manager to Australia to help mentor local start-ups, and its smart transport specialist to discuss using big data to transform transport network planning.
Autonomous cars prove popular with Australians
11 October, 2016A new study indicates that seven out of 10 Australians would like access to self-driving cars.
