Telstra's operations and those of other telcos as well will come under scrutiny if a move by a Centre Alliance senator for an inquiry into telecommunications security and stability gets up.

The news that Optus will be axing 200 jobs across Australia due to its decision to phase out its subsidiary Virgin Mobile over the next two years has been described as "a devastating blow to workers".

Cyber security firm Proofpoint has uncovered a new cryptocurrency giveaway scam targeting ethereum and bitcoin, which it says uses emails and Twitter to trick victims into providing a small payment in exchange for a much larger payout, or return payment.

Global cloud infrastructure as a service provider OVH has announced a network upgrade and new offers as part of its extensive expansion plans in the Asia Pacific region.

Basslink, the operator of the Basslink Interconnector, the undersea data and telecommunications cable that connects Tasmania to the Australian mainland, says the power interconnector will take longer than expected to be repaired, and expects it to be ready for service only in early June. No exact date was provided.

A mobile app that connects students with academic tutors in their local area has been unveiled by Sydney-based eduTech company, Aloki.

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