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Telstra2022: Key takeaways from Telstra's new strategy
ZDNet unpacks the main points of Telstra's new three-year strategy, including the establishment of InfraCo and Global Business Services, and how it will handle NBN, 5G, and TPG.
Optus to share World Cup streaming with SBS until knockout rounds
Optus has announced that it will be sharing the streaming of FIFA World Cup matches with SBS until the end of the World Cup group stages.
HPE plans to invest $4 billion to develop edge computing
The investment will cover R&D, products and consumption models for edge computing--an area that will combine 5G, IoT, cloud and analytics.
Telstra restructure axes 8,000 jobs
The Telstra2022 three-year program will see 8,000 jobs cut from the telco.
Cisco buys July Systems to bolster indoor location services
July Systems will integrate with Cisco's Enterprise Networking Group, bolstering its indoor location services for vertical industries.
No internet: The unbearable anxiety of losing your connection
David Gewirtz had things under control: No landline. No cable TV. No regrets... until the internet failed. Is always-on connectivity making us all a little crazy?
Vocus scores AU$137m subsea cable contract with Australian government
The Coral Sea Cable System will be constructed by Vocus to go live by the end of 2019.
Telstra cites 'vendor platform issue' for MVNO outage
Wholesale Telstra services were down again.
South Korea completes 5G spectrum auction
With the 3.5GHz and 28GHz spectrum auction complete, the South Korean government and telcos are set to roll out 5G in December.
Federal Court speeds up piracy block process
After flagging a more streamlined process for dealing with foreign piracy websites, the Australian Federal Court has approved the block of more than 15 additional torrenting and streaming sites.
How to stream the World Cup 2018 online
There are many ways to watch the World Cup. Here are some of the best.
Optus hands World Cup streaming back to SBS for 48 hours
The World Cup sub-licensee is busy bailing water, and has handed responsibility back to the public broadcaster.
Optus apologises for World Cup streaming as Australian PM asks for assurances
The Singtel-owned Australian telco says it 'knows' the majority of customers are having a good experience.
Foxtel continues fight against pirates
Foxtel has detailed how around 15 torrenting websites and 10 streaming sites are facilitating the infringement of copyright, including 'Game of Thrones' and 'Grey's Anatomy'.
US details tariffs to hit $34b of Chinese goods, Beijing retaliates
The trade war has heated up, with Washington promising further tariffs if China retaliates, which it duly has.
Gadgets to go: The ultimate tech travel-kit
The Business Bargain Hunter shows you what to pack for every possible tech scenario.
Unboxing the Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+
We got our hands on one of the first Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+ boards. Here's what it looks like and how it differs from the previous incarnation (there's one design change that could catch you out!).
The best VPN services: Our 10 favorite vendors for protecting your privacy
Whether you're in the office or on the road, a VPN is still one of the best ways to protect yourself on the big, bad internet. One of these could be your best bet.
Best Google Chrome extensions to enhance your productivity, security, and performance
If you are a Google Chrome user and you're not making use of extensions, then you are really missing out. Here is a selection of extensions aimed specifically at boosting your productivity and privacy.
We rank the technologies most likely to change the world by 2028
From today's rock stars of innovation to tomorrow's hidden gems, these 18 technologies have the greatest potential to transform the world over the next decade.
These were 2017's biggest hacks, leaks, and data breaches
Dozens of data breaches, millions of people affected.
Best gifts: 2017's top five TV media-streaming devices
Now, more than ever, to make the most from your TV you must include an internet streaming device with it.
Powerful iOS and Android apps for IT pros
IT pros don't have to be chained to their desks! Here are a selection of apps that will allow them to get work done when out and about.
Top iOS and Android apps for IT pros
IT pros don't have to be chained to their desks! Here are a selection of apps that will allow them to get work done when out and about.
Ubiquiti Networks UniFi enterprise Wi-Fi
Powerful, managed enterprise Wi-Fi hardware.
17 ways the Internet of Things can go horribly wrong
If the Internet is built into everything you own, none of it will be truly safe from hackers.
The best business gadgets of CES 2017
A number of high-end PCs and useful business gadgets showcased at the Consumer Electronics Show this year.
Five banking security trends in Latin America
Cybercrime in the banking world is becoming more sophisticated in the region as attackers develop their own systems and replicate practices seen in other parts of the world. We look at five key trends for banking security in Latin countries.
The most exciting, innovative MIT projects in 2016
It's been an exciting year for the MIT CSAIL lab with ingestible origami robots, AI acting as oracles and cyberattack detection research only the tip of the iceberg.
These were the biggest hacks, leaks and data breaches of 2016
Over two billion records were stolen in 2016 alone -- and the year isn't over yet.
Vocus signs AU$137m subsea cable contract
Vocus has been awarded a AU$137 million contract by the Australian government to construct a telecommunications subsea cable system connecting Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands.
How the Ebola crisis changed a hospital telehealth strategy
The University of Virginia Health System tackled the Ebola crisis in Africa and the aftermath of the Charlottesville protests using Cisco technology.
Foxtel goes after more streaming sites in Federal Court
Foxtel has detailed how around 15 torrenting websites and 10 streaming sites are facilitating the infringement of copyright, including 'Game of Thrones' and 'Grey's Anatomy'.
Ten Gig Adelaide receives 1,000 applications in nine weeks
The Ten Gig Adelaide fibre network is 'months ahead of schedule', with more than 1,000 buildings having already registered to receive the 10Gbps fibre network.
Telstra set to deploy 2Gbps 4G this year
Spectrum refarming and new technology to be a 4G foundation for Telstra as 5G approaches, its director of Networks Mike Wright has told ZDNet.
Labor endorses possible Huawei 5G ban as repeating its NBN ban
The ALP has given approval to a possible banning of Huawei from Australian 5G network deployments, stating it is in line with the 2012 ban imposed on the company by the then-Labor government that denied Huawei the ability to bid for NBN work.
Comcast says it has stopped throttling internet users' speeds (for now)
Internet service provider Comcast says it no longer needs to throttle speeds for heavy internet users, ending a network-management technique it's been using since 2008.
Google provides public Wi-Fi to 400 Indian train stations
Google has announced that it has provided public Wi-Fi to over 400 train stations across India.
ZTE deal was a personal favour to Chinese president
The deal with ZTE was a 'personal favour' to the Chinese president, White House trade adviser Peter Navarro has said, and it boosted 'goodwill' for the North Korea summit.
5G wireless networks: What you need to know
The next generation of mobile networks is coming sooner than you think. Here are the most important facts about the tech.
Basslink Interconnector returns to service after outage
The Basslink Interconnector subsea cable has returned to service after a two-month outage due to third-party damage.
Vodafone NZ and Vocus form JV to unbundle UFB fibre
A Vocus-Vodafone joint venture will see the companies work on unbundling the UFB fibre network in New Zealand and begin offering 10Gbps broadband services by January 2020.
FBI tells Internet users: Reboot routers to deal with malware threat
The FBI is recommending that all small business and home router owners reboot devices, even if they're not among the brands known to be affected.
Optus making 400 roles redundant
Optus will be cutting 400 roles as part of its strategy to become a digital services company that provides premium content and 'game-changing experiences'.
Telstra moves on Geelong train tunnel mobile coverage
As part of the Victorian government's Regional Rail Connectivity Project, Telstra will install cabling, antennas, and base stations to improve train tunnel mobile coverage.
Netgear Orbi Pro, First Take: Business-friendly mesh networking
The Orbi Pro may be more expensive than conventional wi-fi routers, but it offers small businesses a flexible plug-and-play networking solution.
AVM Fritz!Box 7590 review: Flagship wireless router with VDSL supervectoring and MU-MIMO
The Fritz!Box 7590's ease of use places it at or near the top of the list of broadband routers for anyone seeking a fully-featured home/small office networking device.
AVM Fritz!Box 4040, First Take: A fast and reliable dual-band Wi-Fi router
This well-featured wireless router continues AVM's tradition of high-quality hardware and usable software.
Logitech ConferenceCam Connect review: Flexible video conferencing for small groups
Logitech's cylindrical ConferenceCam Connect delivers high-quality HD video conferencing for groups of up to six people. Useful extras include battery-powered operation and wireless screen mirroring for compatible mobile devices.
Logitech ConferenceCam CC3000e review: Room-based HD video conferencing
The ConferenceCam CC3000e allows you to make full use of your meeting rooms for HD video and audio conferencing, without paying telepresence-style prices.
Dell PowerEdge R520 review
It's not the most powerful or scalable 2U server in Dell's PowerEdge range, but the R520 is still a quick, capable and affordable dual-socket platform that can be configured to handle a variety of both datacentre and distributed office workloads.
Cisco Linksys EA4500 review
With its novel cloud-based configuration and app platform, Cisco's EA4500 is an interesting experiment, but the hardware itself fails to excite.
Logitech BCC950 ConferenceCam review
Although it's not cheap by consumer standards, Logitech's BCC950 ConferenceCam is an excellent solution for businesses wanting to get into video communication without going to the much greater expense of installing traditional room-based systems.
Drobo B800i
It's hard to fault the Drobo B800i, which combines good looks, performance and functionality with ease of use. It's not cheap, but for the money it's one of the best small-business iSCSI appliances you can buy.
IBM Storwize V7000
IBM's Storwize V7000 is a mid-range SAN disk array with some very high-end features. Its data migration and virtualisation capabilities are well suited to organisations with SAN disk arrays in need of consolidation or replacement.
Data Robotics Drobo Elite
Data Robotics has taken its self-managing storage technology and added dedicated iSCSI Gigabit interfaces to create a fast, reliable and extremely usable small-business SAN appliance.
Pogoplug
Few devices make it easier to share data on USB-connected drives over the internet, or offer as much functionality for the price. The Pogoplug is also highly extensible, thanks to its open-source software.
Data Robotics Drobo Pro
Drobo Pro is a business-class RAID storage array that accepts virtually any SATA disk on the market, supports iSCSI and pretty much looks after itself. What more could you want?
Cisco 891 ISR
A great little all-in-one network connectivity and security device that offers good value for money and is perfect for a small office or branch/regional office deployment. You would be hard pressed to pass by the 890 family of ISR devices from Cisco.
KACE KBOX 1000 Series
The appliance format of the KBOX 1000 puts a new slant on systems management, making the process significantly easier, quicker and more affordable compared to traditional software-only solutions.
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