University of Queensland taps big data techThe University of Queensland has inked a multimillion-dollar deal for the development of a supercomputer designed to handle the big data behind complex research projects.April 27, 2015 by Leon Spencer in Big Data
Wearables wilt Australian tablet sales: TelsyteAn increased interest in wearable devices, along with the release of the iPhone 6 and market saturation, hit tablet sales in Australia during 2014, according to a new study by Telsyte.April 27, 2015 by Leon Spencer in Tablets
Freelancer makes payment play with Escrow.com buyAustralian online freelancing marketplace Freelancer is moving to corner the online payments market, striking a deal to acquire online escrow service provider Escrow.com for $7.5 million.April 26, 2015 by Leon Spencer in E-Commerce
Ingogo set to close AU$12 million funding round by MayAustralian taxi app and mobile payments platform startup Ingogo is one step closer to listing publicly, with the company expecting to close a new AU$12 million funding round by May.April 23, 2015 by Leon Spencer in Startups
Increased investment drives Xero NZ$69.5m net lossIncreased investment in product development has contributed to an annual net loss after tax of NZ$69.5 million for New Zealand cloud accounting software provider Xero, despite an 81 percent jump in subscription revenue during the financial year.April 23, 2015 by Leon Spencer in E-Commerce
Australian researchers reveal graphene 3D display techA new technique devised by researchers at Australia's Swinburn University of Technology could help make the sort of 3D holographic displays that feature in sci-fi movies like Star Wars and Avatar a reality.April 22, 2015 by Leon Spencer in Innovation
Bowen calls for 'natural partnership' with startupsAustralian Shadow Treasurer Chris Bowen has said that a Labor government would work to develop a 'natural partnership' with the local startup industry in a bid to help drive local innovation and overcome emerging economic challenges.April 22, 2015 by Leon Spencer in Startups
Atlassian acquires video conferencing company Blue JimpAustralian-founded enterprise software development and collaboration platform provider Atlassian has acquired French video conferencing player Blue Jimp.April 21, 2015 by Leon Spencer in Enterprise Software
Malware tops Australia's online crime threat: ACCThe next five years will see the criminal deployment of malware top the online crime threat to Australia, according to the Australian Crime Commission.April 21, 2015 by Leon Spencer in Security
Wild weather hits telco services in NSWPower outages caused by wild weather along the New South Wales coast have hit telecommunications services in the state, with areas between Nowra and Taree impacted.April 20, 2015 by Leon Spencer in Mobile Carriers