Why do we not trust the COVID-19 app? The federal government has a long history of 'bait and switch,' that's why. David Heath explains why we should be wary about the new app after the MyHealthRecord debacle.

Western Australia-based IT services provider Empired has secured two contracts with power distribution company Western Power to provide a range of digital services for up to seven years, collectively valued at an estimated $61million over an initial five year term.

The COVID-19 pandemic is proving bad for many businesses, but good for some. Despite the costs of a full transition to working from home (with all employees using MNF's tools to stay connected), MNF Group is benefiting from greater demand for voice and collaboration technology it has reported to the ASX.

Participants in Australia’s National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) will be able to purchase assistive technology to help them through the COVID 19 crisis and self-isolation.

Microsoft has supported the Australian National University (ANU) crisis team with the configuring of a COVID-19 crisis management platform in just three days.

The NBN Co, the venerable entity that has put in place the national broadband network, was in great spirits on Monday. proclaiming that it was ahead of its targets as far as activation of homes for connecting goes. But many users are finding their new NBN connection is worse than what they had with ADSL.

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