Ben Grubb

Ben Grubb is the author of popular Australian technology blog, Tech Wired.

Having had experience working as an IT professional, Grubb brings a wealth of hands-on knowledge to the job of writing about the IT industry.

At iTnews, Grubb’s favourite job is attempting to decipher what technology-related policies are being discussed at Australian Parliament House and how they impact the industry.

Recent articles by Ben Grubb

Podcast: Conroy explains his net censorship regime

Podcast: Conroy explains his net censorship regime

Senator Conroy takes on critics of his internet filter in an exclusive chat with iTnews.
Ben Grubb Dec 21 2009 9:48PM Telco/ISP
Conroy to ISPs: Keep investing in DSLAMs

Conroy to ISPs: Keep investing in DSLAMs

Copper not extinct just yet.
Ben Grubb Dec 21 2009 8:30AM Telco/ISP
Best of The Crunch: 2009

Best of The Crunch: 2009

Best-of meets beta bloopers.
Alex Bradner , Brett Winterford , Ben Grubb , Munir Kotadia Dec 18 2009 2:23PM Oddware
Brave Labor MP rejects Conroy's filter plan

Brave Labor MP rejects Conroy's filter plan

Calls it a "diversion" from tackling broader issues.
Ben Grubb Dec 17 2009 6:26AM Telco/ISP
New director for CSIRO ICT Centre

New director for CSIRO ICT Centre

Shared role passed onto Oppermann.
Ben Grubb Dec 16 2009 2:05PM Strategy
"Heavy-handed" filter won't help, says Google

"Heavy-handed" filter won't help, says Google

Slams Conroy's filter plans.
Ben Grubb Dec 16 2009 1:25PM Telco/ISP
Filter pilot did not test high-speed internet

Filter pilot did not test high-speed internet

Will an ISP filter work in an NBN-connected world?
Ben Grubb Dec 16 2009 1:23PM Telco/ISP
Telstra to double Endeavour cable capacity

Telstra to double Endeavour cable capacity

From 80 to 160 Gigabits per second.
Ben Grubb Dec 15 2009 4:26PM Telco/ISP
UPDATE: ISPs, pollies & activists speak out on internet filter

UPDATE: ISPs, pollies & activists speak out on internet filter

Mixed support for Government announcement.
Ry Crozier , Ben Grubb Dec 15 2009 3:53PM Networking
Conroy reveals plans to censor the internet

Conroy reveals plans to censor the internet

Mandatory ISP-level filtering comes to Australia.
Ry Crozier , Brett Winterford , Ben Grubb Dec 15 2009 3:32PM Telco/ISP
IIA to hold legal "boot camp” for ISPs on copyright case

IIA to hold legal "boot camp” for ISPs on copyright case

Offers early advice on implications of iiNet vs AFACT trial.
Ben Grubb Dec 14 2009 3:10PM Telco/ISP
Video: Watchdog says ISP-level filtering works

Video: Watchdog says ISP-level filtering works

MD of net filtering company confident field test will deliver a green light.
Ben Grubb , Munir Kotadia Dec 14 2009 2:49PM Telco/ISP
DiData sells $330K of Cisco kit to Catholic schools

DiData sells $330K of Cisco kit to Catholic schools

Dimension Data signs its first Australian Cisco UCS customer.
Ben Grubb Dec 12 2009 6:43AM Hardware
Conroy, Rudd and Quigley feel the broadband Crunch

Conroy, Rudd and Quigley feel the broadband Crunch

Almost live from the Broadband Future forum in Sydney.
Ben Grubb , Munir Kotadia Dec 11 2009 11:49AM Telco/ISP
Grant calls on IT industry to widen the NBN scope

Grant calls on IT industry to widen the NBN scope

Time to start preaching to the masses.
Ben Grubb Dec 11 2009 9:38AM Telco/ISP
Computer glitch brings Brisbane trains to a standstill

Computer glitch brings Brisbane trains to a standstill

Two similar incidents occurred last month.
Ben Grubb Dec 11 2009 1:13AM Software
Internode eyes mobile voice services

Internode eyes mobile voice services

Looks to offer a postpaid mobile voice service.
Ben Grubb Dec 10 2009 5:57AM Telco/ISP
IP Australia unveils patent discussion web site

IP Australia unveils patent discussion web site

Draws upon the wider community for patent approval process.
Ben Grubb Dec 9 2009 4:03PM Strategy
Optus to expand 3G coverage on CityRail network

Optus to expand 3G coverage on CityRail network

From 2G to 3G in three to six months.
Ben Grubb Dec 9 2009 3:48PM Telco/ISP
Equinix secures Pipe interconnect deal

Equinix secures Pipe interconnect deal

Key provider for subsea cable.
Ben Grubb Dec 9 2009 6:49AM Telco/ISP

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