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Unions Tasmania is claiming the company tasked with rolling out the National Broadband Network owes workers millions of dollars, which the company has called an “invoicing-related matter”.
Huawei hits back
Chinese telecommunications group Huawei has again defended its business practices in the face of its ban from contracts for the National Broadband Network.
Judge seeks jail-time for trolls
A former chief justice of the Family Court says current laws are ineffective when it comes to fighting harassment and bullying online, and the Federal Government should consider jail time for cyber-bullies.
Kits to boost industries online
Advice for improving technical and trade services through high-tech means will be available soon, with The Australian Industry Group receiving $500,000 to develop a digital business kit for manufacturers on the NBN.
Last bastion breached in phone security
A group of European cryptographers have found a fatal flaw in some SIM cards, exposing the possibility of hacking the only part of a mobile phone still considered secure.
Quality control code for the cloud
The Australian Computer Society is seeking submissions for a draft quality control code for Australia’s cloud computing market.
Telstra goes for gift of 4G
Telstra has announced it will expand its 4G coverage to provide service to 85 per cent of the population by Christmas this year, with an increased focus on regional coverage.
NBN port held for Gov. use
One of four data ports on NBN Co equipment will be reserved exclusively for Government use, theoretically allowing health, education and other services to be delivered free and uninterrupted to homes.
'Two pass' praised for thwarting ICT failures
Harder is better for companies bidding on Australian Government ICT projects according to Government CIO Glenn Archer, and it will not be getting easier anytime soon.
Digital excursions for Australian schools
A new portal for digital education resources has been launched, the result of a partnership bringing together arts, science and educational organisations across Australia.
Estonia posts e-voting code online
The country of Estonia may not be known for its world-leading innovations, but their new online-only voting system has been put up for review and is winning praise around the world for its new level of transparency.
Super crystals key to data future
A new data-storage technique could see thousands of terabytes encoded on crystals which do not degrade.
Telstra-FBI agreement uncovered
Revelations over the weekend have outraged internet users and electronic rights advocates around the country, following reports that Telstra has been giving the FBI information on Australians’ communications for over a decade.
NBN Co. Chief Quigley quits
The man tasked with launching the National Broadband Network is stepping down. NBN Co. chief Mike Quigley has announced he is retiring from the company and corporate life.
Vic Council in cyber-sleuthing revelation
Residents are outraged at one council’s cyber-snooping of their mobile phone and email data.
Yahoo joy could be pride before the tumble
Yahoo’s CEO must be doing something right; during the year Marissa Mayer has had the job employee satisfaction has hit a five-year high.
Telstra slimming down in local market
Telstra is shipping 170 domestic jobs to India in an attempt to cut costs here and grow its business overseas.
China mobile pushes peak services
Climbers at the summit of Mt Everest will not have to wait as long to download their attachments, with China Mobile upgrading coverage on the mountain to 4G.
Cops show plastic victim of internet arms race
A national police conference has heard anyone could be in the firing line of home-made 3D-printed guns sourced online.
HP to pay up on false warranty claims
Hewlett-Packard Australia will have to pay a $3 million fine for making false and misleading claims on warranty conditions to customers and retailers.
NBN nightmare for telco builder
A company specialising in construction in the telecommunications industry has emerged from a trading halt lasting nearly a month, some expect the Service Stream firm to announce job cuts and sweeping changes this week.