Scammers are capitalising on rumours that Amazon may be planning to launch its own cryptocurrency, according to security company Avast.

IT services company DXC Technology has been selected as master systems integrator for Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport.

Networking specialist Extreme Networks has announced Extreme Trusted Delivery, which it describes as a carrier-grade solution designed to protect critical network infrastructure and ensure its performance, wherever it is located – including unattended sites.

New Zealand regulator The Commerce Commission has filed proceedings at the High Court in Auckland against Callplus Services Limited, Orcon Limited and Switch Utilities Limited – all subsidiaries of the Australian fibre and network solution provider Vocus Group – over allegations of failing to adequately disclose early termination fees of between $130 and $250 when entering uninvited direct sale agreements with consumers for broadband and power services between 17 June 2014 and 20 June 2020.

Video game technology company BirdDog has commenced trading on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ASX ticker BDT following the completion of its initial public offering.

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