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  • Choice, ACCAN want action on IT pricing following report

    Consumer advocacy organisations have called for government action after a parliamentary report on IT pricing found Australians on average are charged 50 per cent more than people in comparable countries.

    Written by Adam Bender29 July 13 14:42
  • With budget, NSW government leads Australia on ICT: ACS

    The New South Wales budget for the 2013-14 financial year shows a strong ICT focus compared to other states in Australia, according to the Australian Computer Society. The NSW government released the budget this afternoon.

    Written by Adam Bender18 June 13 15:30
  • PRISM revives data sovereignty arguments in Australia

    Revelations about surveillance activities by the National Security Agency (NSA) in the US may fuel fears among Australian businesses about offshoring data, according to privacy advocates.

    Written by Adam Bender12 June 13 15:02
  • Internet industry reports progress on IPv6, but work remains

    One year after the World IPv6 Launch Day, the Internet industry has reported steady progress moving users around the world to the new Internet Protocol version. However, Australia continues to lag behind other companies in IPv6 uptake, industry figures told Computerworld Australia.

    Written by Adam Bender06 June 13 09:06
  • ACMA mulls 'coherent regulatory framework' for NFC

    The rise of near field communications (NFC) may require updated regulation, according to the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) in a report released today.

    Written by Adam Bender05 June 13 13:19
  • Public seeks privacy in gov's big data strategy

    Australia’s national big data strategy should have “privacy by design” as a guiding principle, according to comments received by the Australian Government Information Management Office (AGIMO).

    Written by Adam Bender19 April 13 09:45
  • Australian Rugby Union scrums down with technology

    Getting fans to buy tickets for rugby union tours, such as the upcoming British Lions tour, has been made easier for the Australian Rugby Union (ARU) thanks to its customer relationship management (CRM) system.

    Written by Hamish Barwick15 April 13 12:14
  • Digital to shake up Australian market: IBM

    Broadband is a transformative utility forcing companies to digitise their businesses, according to IBM Australia and New Zealand managing director, Andrew Stevens.

    Written by Adam Bender05 March 13 16:02
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