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

Hackers descend on Sydney's GooglePlex for mashup jam

Hackers descend on Sydney's GooglePlex for mashup jam

Google hosts weekend code-fest to explore the use of government data.
Ben Grubb Nov 9 2009 8:42AM Software
The Crunch: Telstra AGM; McAfee makes trojans

The Crunch: Telstra AGM; McAfee makes trojans

The Crunch crew stalk Telstra's CEO David Thodey.
Ben Grubb , Munir Kotadia Nov 6 2009 12:36PM Security
Telstra strike cancelled

Telstra strike cancelled

Strike called off as two out of three requests met.
Ben Grubb Nov 6 2009 10:56AM Telco/ISP
Telstra shareholders: Give us a fair price

Telstra shareholders: Give us a fair price

iTnews interviews Telstra shareholders.
Ben Grubb , Munir Kotadia Nov 4 2009 6:11PM Telco/ISP
Telstra won’t rule out legal action over forced split

Telstra won’t rule out legal action over forced split

Shareholder value to be protected by "whatever means is appropriate".
Ben Grubb Nov 4 2009 3:04PM Telco/ISP
Telstra workers to strike

Telstra workers to strike

Begins this Friday.
Ben Grubb Nov 4 2009 11:53AM Telco/ISP
Telstra drops $2.20 pay-in-person fee

Telstra drops $2.20 pay-in-person fee

Telstra removes and refunds the $2.20 pay-in-person fee.
Ben Grubb Nov 4 2009 9:49AM Telco/ISP
Apple floods Google with anti-Microsoft ads

Apple floods Google with anti-Microsoft ads

Launches cheeky advertising campaign.
Ben Grubb Nov 3 2009 1:31PM Software
Pipe seeks to settle out of court with Market Clarity

Pipe seeks to settle out of court with Market Clarity

Analyst firm claims it licensed the maps.
Ben Grubb Nov 3 2009 12:54PM Telco/ISP
Perth iX data centre in fire scare

Perth iX data centre in fire scare

Manual shutdown after smoke detected in data hall.
Ben Grubb Nov 3 2009 5:27AM Telco/ISP
Visa to drop signatures on credit card purchases by 2013

Visa to drop signatures on credit card purchases by 2013

Current technology is too "easy" to skim.
Ben Grubb Nov 2 2009 3:52PM Security
Google to give Street View a refresh

Google to give Street View a refresh

Bring in your wheelie bins.
Ben Grubb Nov 2 2009 6:30AM Oddware
The Crunch: Data pigeon, mobile VMware and Telstra's T-Hub

The Crunch: Data pigeon, mobile VMware and Telstra's T-Hub

Gamers worried about lag at pigeon-based ISP.
Ben Grubb , Munir Kotadia Oct 30 2009 1:40PM Oddware
Telstra breakup bill debate resumes

Telstra breakup bill debate resumes

Conroy wins crossbenchers over.
Ben Grubb Oct 30 2009 6:32AM Telco/ISP
How pay-per-cloud gained Citrus’ support

How pay-per-cloud gained Citrus’ support

Surge in online sales? Tweak your cloud.
Ben Grubb Oct 29 2009 3:34PM Software
VMware wants Android apps on the iPhone

VMware wants Android apps on the iPhone

And vice versa.
Ben Grubb Oct 29 2009 12:26PM Hardware
Australian internet fails pigeon test

Australian internet fails pigeon test

A pigeon has transferred 700MB at a faster rate than Telstra ADSL.
Ben Grubb Oct 29 2009 2:57AM Oddware
Telstra to launch T-Hub tablet in 'coming months'

Telstra to launch T-Hub tablet in 'coming months'

Unveils iPhone-like tablet.
Ben Grubb Oct 29 2009 2:52AM Telco/ISP
Cheaper broadband on the way: Telstra

Cheaper broadband on the way: Telstra

Billing system migration took priority over price.
Ben Grubb Oct 28 2009 5:31PM Telco/ISP
Conroy brushes error aside as Telstra negotiations continue

Conroy brushes error aside as Telstra negotiations continue

Telstra valuation leak an "unfortunate error".
Ben Grubb Oct 28 2009 5:58AM Telco/ISP

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