The amount of data Australians are consuming has gone through the roof - rising by 43% in the past year, according to a new report tabled by the ACMA in the Federal Parliament today. We’re also using a more diverse range of devices, although the mobile phone is still the most popular and frequently used way to go online.

Network infrastructure provider Juniper Networks says new bots are take self-driving networks closer to reality. Juniper claims its release of new bots simplify network operations by translating intent into automated workflows.

The Federal Government spent $29.5 billion on contracts for tech-related services in the period 2102-13 to 2016-17, according to a report issued by the Australian National Audit Office.

The delay announced by NBN Co in allowing consumers to connect to the national broadband network from the HFC network is likely to hit small and new entrants into the field of retail service providers. Meanwhile, connecting to the NBN has been an overwhelmingly negative experience for consumers, the Australian Greens say.

Telstra has doubled data allowances on its international day pass and expanded coverage to an additional 17 countries.

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