Windows 10 available as free upgrade on 29 July
02 June, 2015 | Supplied by: Microsoft Pty LtdMicrosoft has announced that Windows 10 will be available from 29 July in 190 markets globally as a free upgrade to customers running Windows 7 and Windows 8.1.
Australian BPM market to grow 2.4% this year
01 June, 2015 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingGartner expects Australian BPM revenues to increase 2.4% this year, below the global average. The firm is meanwhile predicting solid growth in sales of non-smartphone connected devices.
Geek Weekly: Our top weird tech stories for 28 May 2015
28 May, 2015This week: Space sail-craft falls silent, wrong calculators trip up students, Sydney's Opal losing money, a speedy robotic cockroach and just as you suspected… reality doesn't exist.
Windows 10 to integrate with even rivals' smartphones
27 May, 2015 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingMicrosoft has announced plans to ensure Windows 10 closely integrates with users' other devices - including Windows, Android or iOS smartphones.
Frustrations drive Aussie online shoppers to retail stores
27 May, 2015 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingNearly half of online shoppers in A/NZ have abandoned a purchase due to website frustrations and 29% have purchased the product in a physical store instead.
Melbourne hosts international big data conference
27 May, 2015More than 600 academics and professionals from across the globe, with expertise in areas such as big data, data mining, social networks and databases, are expected at the five-day 2015 ACM SIGMOD/PODS conference.
ISOC-AU rebrands to Internet Australia
26 May, 2015 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe newly rebranded Internet Australia aims to take a more active role in discussions about the policies and issues that it says are threatening the fabric of the internet in Australia.
Pacnet hacked; PayPal customers double-billed; iiNet to offer free legal advice for alleged pirates
26 May, 2015 by Andrew CollinsTelstra subsidiary Pacnet has had its corporate IT network breached by a third party, PayPal admits to charging some customers twice for transactions and iiNet will help customers fight Dallas Buyers Club cases.
BOQ hands managed print deal to Lexmark
25 May, 2015 by Dylan Bushell-Embling | Supplied by: Lexmark International (Australia) Pty LtdLexmark has secured a four-year managed print services deal with Bank of Queensland covering all the bank's branches, customer support centres and corporate offices.
Geek Weekly: Our top weird tech stories for 21 May 2015
21 May, 2015
This week: Applying the 'Dear Leader' filter, Taekwondo champ loses due to computer freeze, lawyers sue over their own exams, glitch causes cargo pile-up and officials find a new way to deal with pesky ship passengers.
Panasonic PT-VW350 projector
20 May, 2015 | Supplied by: Panasonic Australia Pty LimitedThe ultraportable PT-VW350 projector is suitable for small offices or sales and marketing teams, offering high brightness, powerful contrast and long lamp life.
Labor wants coding taught in all Australian schools
19 May, 2015 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingIn his Budget reply speech, Opposition Leader Bill Shorten has pledged that a Labor government would ensure that coding and computer science are taught in all Australian primary and secondary schools.
Australian government IT spend hit $5.8bn in 2014
19 May, 2015 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAustralian government spending on ICT is set to grow from $5.8bn last year to $6.2bn in 2018, with growth driven by software, cloud and security investments.
Windows 10 editions revealed; CSC sues for over $120m; Verizon buys AOL for $5.5bn
19 May, 2015 by Andrew CollinsMicrosoft reveals 7 editions of Windows 10, CSC reportedly sues former employee for more than $120m and Verizon to buy AOL for the sum of $5.5 billion.
ISOC hails government and opposition digital initiatives
19 May, 2015 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe Internet Society of Australia has welcomed both the government's digital transformation investments and the Opposition's pledge to address STEM skills while encouraging innovative start-ups.
