New Zealand can offer its residents 1Gbps broadband plans for NZ$130 (A$120) a month because the access virtual circuit (AVC) charges are low, the ISP and outspoken NBN competitor MyRepublic says.

MyRepublic has launched a competition, dubbed Gigatown, to demonstrate the benefits Ultra-Fast Next Generation Fibre can deliver and to “prove that Australians want access” to premium fibre products at a fair price - despite what Bill Morrow says.

A number of organisations in Australia are forming their own team of cyber-security experts, allowing the enterprise to take a pre-emptive approach to discovering and tracking security issues, according to a new report which shows this is having a positive impact on jobs in the security sector.

Open systems feature highly on IOT decision makers radars in Australia, according to a new report which reveals that 81% of organisations rank common data and connectivity standards as extremely or very important.

Curtin University is undertaking a trial of a commercial driverless bus, and will use the vehicle to carry out further research in navigation satellite systems, road safety and mobility issues for people with a disability.

LG’s new G6 has set the standards for the next generation of smartphones with a 5.7”, 18:9 screen and a dual camera that includes an amazing 125° wide angle lens. It is at Telstra from Wednesday 28 March.

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