NBN Co has abandoned plans to rollout the national broadband network on the Optus HFC network for which it paid $800 million. The broadband carrier will now use fibre-to-the-distribution point (FTTdp), to deploy the network for up to 700,000 premises and Internet Australia has applauded the move.

Intel Security has named the top three most dangerous Aussie females. No, it is not "Please Explain" Pauline Hanson, Jackie Lambie with a gun, or Julie Bishop's steely stare.

For any enterprise a managed print solution can provide economic efficiencies and free IT depts from dealing with these devices. Yet, enough of the "minimum print volume" contracts. Just say no, says our resident CIO.

Many businesses and organisations in the Asia Pacific region have launched IoT solutions so far this year and an even larger number are expected to deploy solutions in the next 12 months as the Internet of Things becomes a key strategic asset for competing in the market.

Deloitte has introduced a new ‘Apple Practice’ to help businesses design and implement iPhone and iPad Solutions, according to both companies.

Instead of the usual “green screen” that is behind TV news and weather presenters, SBS World News has elected to use a new Panasonic HD, 1920 x 1080, LED picture wall, which spans an impressive 2.8 x 1.6 metres.

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