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

Abigroup to construct Perth's Vividwireless network

Abigroup to construct Perth's Vividwireless network

Secures a piece of the $50 million deployment.
Ben Grubb Dec 8 2009 5:48AM Telco/ISP
Corning Cable Systems awarded NBN fibre contract

Corning Cable Systems awarded NBN fibre contract

Connects three Tasmanian communities to FTTP.
Ben Grubb Dec 8 2009 5:46AM Telco/ISP
Government report says public sector info should be "free"

Government report says public sector info should be "free"

"Australia must do better" in order to keep up in the online world.
Ben Grubb Dec 7 2009 3:44PM Strategy
Government to collect biometrics from asylum seekers

Government to collect biometrics from asylum seekers

Scheme labelled "dangerous".
Ben Grubb Dec 7 2009 1:04PM Security
Foxtel app spies on iPhone users

Foxtel app spies on iPhone users

Offers no opt-out.
Ben Grubb Dec 7 2009 12:30PM Security
The Crunch: AusCERT vs CERTAus; Conroy at NICTA

The Crunch: AusCERT vs CERTAus; Conroy at NICTA

What do you mean it isn't called CERTAus?
Ben Grubb , Munir Kotadia Dec 4 2009 1:49PM Security
Victorian council prepares for bushfire disaster

Victorian council prepares for bushfire disaster

Teams up with Global Storage.
Ben Grubb Dec 4 2009 12:32AM Hardware
Schmidt: Why you should outsource your IT security

Schmidt: Why you should outsource your IT security

Work on the larger problems.
Ben Grubb Dec 3 2009 3:32PM Security
Melbourne Airport goes wireless in network overhaul

Melbourne Airport goes wireless in network overhaul

Deploys a vast amount of Cisco kit.
Ben Grubb Dec 2 2009 4:03PM Hardware
Telstra secures $62.5m AGL network upgrade

Telstra secures $62.5m AGL network upgrade

A six to nine month transition project ahead.
Ben Grubb Dec 2 2009 12:06PM Telco/ISP
Telstra workers to strike again

Telstra workers to strike again

Unknown number of workers to walk.
Ben Grubb Dec 1 2009 4:09PM Telco/ISP
Minchin puts his hand up to pursue shadow comms role

Minchin puts his hand up to pursue shadow comms role

Minchin's office says he'd like to continue to take the fight to Conroy.
Ben Grubb Dec 1 2009 11:54AM Telco/ISP
Government "underestimated" broadband guarantee demand

Government "underestimated" broadband guarantee demand

Brings forward $23.8 million in broadband guarantee funding.
Ben Grubb Nov 30 2009 3:31PM Telco/ISP
JB Hi-Fi, Overclockers websites compromised

JB Hi-Fi, Overclockers websites compromised

Users document their infections.
Ben Grubb Nov 30 2009 1:33PM Security
Christian Lobby buoyant on filtering after meeting Conroy

Christian Lobby buoyant on filtering after meeting Conroy

Claims it was not privy to ISP-level filtering report.
Ben Grubb Nov 27 2009 2:34PM Telco/ISP
The Crunch: Aussie Internet turns 20; Apple iTablet madness

The Crunch: Aussie Internet turns 20; Apple iTablet madness

Telstra's long slow road to very fast data.
Ben Grubb , Munir Kotadia Nov 27 2009 11:50AM Telco/ISP
iiNet CEO heads 'back into the real job'

iiNet CEO heads 'back into the real job'

iTnews gets closing thoughts from ISP chief.
Ry Crozier , Ben Grubb Nov 27 2009 7:40AM Telco/ISP
Minchin quits shadow communications portfolio

Minchin quits shadow communications portfolio

Reverses earlier assurances.
Ben Grubb Nov 27 2009 7:17AM Telco/ISP
Attorney General rejects cyber crime portal

Attorney General rejects cyber crime portal

Says it could interfere with evidence.
Ben Grubb Nov 26 2009 3:48PM Security
NBN Committee suggests NBN debate "not proceed"

NBN Committee suggests NBN debate "not proceed"

Wants more clarity.
Ben Grubb Nov 26 2009 3:05PM Telco/ISP

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