Aussies who are switching between providers and choosing a new NBN service provider are mainly making the switch based on cheaper rates, as well as faster data connection/ download speeds and clear pricing of the plan, according to a newly published research report.

US-based data centre interconnection company Equinix has entered into an agreement to acquire the Australian data centre business of Metronode for A$1.035 billion.

Fighting fit and fighting Fitbit, Apple and others is a new competitor: the Striiv Apex HR, promising to help you reach your summer fitness goals and keep on top of your busy lifestyle.

Hoyts has entered into a 5 year managed services agreement with Optus, delivering 'essential ICT solutions enabling' to 'unlock the power of the IoT' and 'improve the movie-goers' experience.'

Is there anything Kogan won’t sell online? The online discount retailer is going into the pet insurance business in a partnership with PetSure in a move which follows its announcement just one week ago it is branching out into the health insurance market in a new partnership with Medibank.

A consortium of Western Australian councils in the State’s Great Southern region has chosen a web-based integrated Library Management Solution from software applications and digital solutions provider Civica to transforms their libraries into digital community spaces.

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