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Many of a tradespersons’ tools can be traced back centuries, but now reports suggest many contractors are tooling-up for the future.

Chinese telco appoints Australian VP

Chinese telecommunications provider Huawei have appointed Perth-born Colin Giles as executive Vice President, following the company’s ban from providing services on Australia’s National Broadband Network.

Professional interests turn to DIY tools

Professional engineers and bedroom hackers alike are jumping on board the open-source bandwagon, with a recent survey showing the adaptable and innovative new wave of gear could be the future for technological creativity.

Victorian ICT buying gets functional facelift

Victoria has smartened up its online system for managing ICT procurements. The eServices Register will now help connect providers and buyers of ICT services with Government contracts and each other.

Abbott gaffe gives swift lesson in internet history

A recent comment from Tony Abbott was never going to fly past Australia’s army of internet-enthusiasts. Mr Abbott has credited Liberal frontbencher Malcolm Turnbull with inventing the internet, which of course, he did not.

Cyber-security crackdown on possible leakers

The public face of one of the country’s most secretive groups says “rogue insiders” could pose a risk to Australian internet security.

Government internet control questioned through FOI

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission have unveiled a list of websites it has blocked for supposedly supplying fraudulent financial information, under a controversial section of the Telecommunications Act.

NBN Co. warning; Sign up or miss out

NBN Co. has started a mailbox campaign warning of the risks of not getting on board with the new optical network.

Spill fallout brings new IT Ministers

With Senator Stephen Conroy joining the raft of Ministers following Julia Gillard out of federal politics, Australia now has a new Communications Minister. Several others have been welcomed back into the fold after the March spill as well.

US cyber-spying goes deeper, according to EU press

The German Press have accused the United States of alarming levels of cyber-spying on European offices and computer networks, as more information about the scale of the US internet spying network comes to light.

Watchdog sets its sights on Telstra's country practices

Telstra may have its monopoly fees for remote services interrupted, with the ACCC about to begin an inquiry into the company’s internet prices.

China adds to outrage over e-spying program

China has spoken out against the United State’s cyber-spying policies, after revelations of hacking from both ends.

Crowdsourcing an NBN solution

The Australian arm of British technology media outlet The Register has posted an entry on crowdsourcing site Pozible inviting Australians to help fund a detailed implementation study into the NBN.

Glitch leaks millions of numbers and addresses

Facebook admins are doing damage control after a bug lead to the leak of some 6 million users’ phone numbers and email addresses.

Plastic bags as band-aid fix for Australia's copper network

There’s been plenty of back-and-forth lately over the state of Australia’s copper telecommunications infrastructure, now Union representatives say Telstra’s network is in utter disrepair.

Telstra troubles continue as workers speak out

Reports say Telstra could have a serious problem in the wings, with several workers saying they were repeatedly exposed to unsafe asbestos levels and practices.

US 'digital terrorist' seeks help from WikiLeaks

The former-CIA worker Edward Snowden has taken a leaf from Julian Assange’s book, seeking asylum in Ecuador from a US government accusation of espionage.

Sun Setting On VIC's Ultranet

Students and teachers are frantically archiving the work they put on the “Ultranet” before it possibly disappears for good at the end of the month.

IBM Loses Jobs In Oz

Asia and New Zealand will benefit as IBM slashes 1,500 jobs from Australia as part of a global restructuring plan announced earlier this year.

Eyes on secretive Australian data-centre as PRISM scandal unfolds

The Australian Government has received such a huge amount of data harvested by the US National Security Agency they’ve had to build a large new complex just to store it all, according to reports.