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

Conroy inadvertently leaks Telstra's network value

Conroy inadvertently leaks Telstra's network value

Tables confidential details of core network.
Ben Grubb Oct 27 2009 2:37PM Telco/ISP
Senate report gives Telstra reform bill the thumbs up

Senate report gives Telstra reform bill the thumbs up

Wants bill passed in full.
Ben Grubb Oct 27 2009 3:06AM Telco/ISP
Corporate watchdog to investigate Telstra sell-down

Corporate watchdog to investigate Telstra sell-down

Was the Future Fund "tipped off" on Telstra separation plans?
Ben Grubb Oct 27 2009 2:20AM Telco/ISP
Table turns for ACMA's online safety focus

Table turns for ACMA's online safety focus

Adults seen as a "new priority".
Ben Grubb Oct 26 2009 4:20PM Telco/ISP
Telcos should compensate complainers, says watchdog

Telcos should compensate complainers, says watchdog

ACCAN calls on Conroy to ‘threaten’ industry with further reform.
Ben Grubb Oct 26 2009 10:13AM Telco/ISP
NBN expert panellist wants more talk on wireless

NBN expert panellist wants more talk on wireless

Expert panellist calls for more talk on 10 percent of NBN.
Ben Grubb Oct 24 2009 12:09AM Telco/ISP
Wireless smart meters roll out in Victoria

Wireless smart meters roll out in Victoria

Smart grid takes a step forward.
Ben Grubb Oct 23 2009 3:52PM Telco/ISP
The Crunch: Windows 7 launch special

The Crunch: Windows 7 launch special

Hasta la vista, baby!
Ben Grubb , Munir Kotadia Oct 23 2009 12:38PM Oddware
Microsoft admits Windows 7 security ad isn't 'sincere'

Microsoft admits Windows 7 security ad isn't 'sincere'

Consumers "can get better guidance at retail or on the web".
Ben Grubb Oct 22 2009 2:50PM Software
Classification board seeks to censor iPhone apps

Classification board seeks to censor iPhone apps

Call for ratings system to apply to games distributed as mobile apps.
Ben Grubb Oct 21 2009 5:32PM Software
Revealed: How paranoia helped bring down the PM's web site

Revealed: How paranoia helped bring down the PM's web site

Key lessons from DDoS attack on Kevin07's site.
Ben Grubb Oct 21 2009 3:08PM Security
Photos: Telstra unveils Queensland headquarters

Photos: Telstra unveils Queensland headquarters

Consolidates eight offices into one.
Ben Grubb Oct 21 2009 6:42AM Telco/ISP
Conroy to release filtering report and discussion paper

Conroy to release filtering report and discussion paper

Enex TestLab's report to be released in full.
Ben Grubb Oct 20 2009 11:30AM Telco/ISP
Strikes loom as unions reject Telstra's latest offer

Strikes loom as unions reject Telstra's latest offer

Unions reject a deal offering a nine percent pay increase.
Ben Grubb Oct 19 2009 1:38PM Telco/ISP
The Weekly Crunch: October 16, 2009

The Weekly Crunch: October 16, 2009

iiNet trial continues; HP likes to touch; Windows gets patched and replaced.
Ben Grubb , Munir Kotadia Oct 16 2009 4:23PM Oddware
CSIRO's Wi-Fi patent victory earns $200m and counting

CSIRO's Wi-Fi patent victory earns $200m and counting

Commercial and legal teams receive CSIRO's highest honour.
Ben Grubb Oct 14 2009 4:24PM Hardware
Telstra urges Senate to delay separation

Telstra urges Senate to delay separation

Pleads with Senators.
Ben Grubb Oct 13 2009 3:22PM Telco/ISP
ACS gives conditional thumbs up to internet filtering

ACS gives conditional thumbs up to internet filtering

Insists on checks and balances before filter can be introduced.
Ben Grubb Oct 12 2009 4:53PM Telco/ISP
Video: What does Pipe's new cable mean for consumers?

Video: What does Pipe's new cable mean for consumers?

Will it cut costs?
Ben Grubb Oct 10 2009 12:30AM Telco/ISP
The Weekly Crunch: October 9, 2009

The Weekly Crunch: October 9, 2009

iTnews' weekly roundup.
Ben Grubb , Munir Kotadia Oct 9 2009 1:40PM Oddware

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