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

Telstra struggle to meet separation submission deadline

Telstra struggle to meet separation submission deadline

Misses crucial deadline.
Ben Grubb Oct 8 2009 5:19PM Telco/ISP
PPC-1 delivers more speed than expected

PPC-1 delivers more speed than expected

Hints Google has signed on as a customer.
Ben Grubb Oct 8 2009 4:49PM Telco/ISP
VHA concerned with proposed watchdog powers

VHA concerned with proposed watchdog powers

Undesired side effect to regulatory reform.
Ben Grubb Oct 8 2009 1:02AM Telco/ISP
Internode drops Optus ADSL2+ offering

Internode drops Optus ADSL2+ offering

Optus to lose business as improved Internode plans come online.
Ben Grubb Oct 6 2009 3:02PM Telco/ISP
Background: Film industry vs ISP iiNet

Background: Film industry vs ISP iiNet

Landmark Court case commences.
Ben Grubb Oct 6 2009 11:33AM Telco/ISP
AARNet provides unmetered access to Akamai

AARNet provides unmetered access to Akamai

Research network provides unmetered access to Akamai's cached content.
Ben Grubb Oct 2 2009 2:26PM Telco/ISP
Quigley and Conroy at odds over NBN pricing

Quigley and Conroy at odds over NBN pricing

Quigley bristles at the idea of subsidising regional access.
Ben Grubb Oct 2 2009 10:50AM Telco/ISP
Watchdog puts telco industry on notice

Watchdog puts telco industry on notice

Mobile and wireless internet speeds under microscope.
Ben Grubb Oct 1 2009 3:40PM Telco/ISP
Hollywood drops another claim in iiNet suit

Hollywood drops another claim in iiNet suit

Complainant: Caching was "subsidiary" to case.
Ben Grubb Sep 30 2009 5:14PM Telco/ISP
Pirate Party reaches critical mass

Pirate Party reaches critical mass

A step closer to halls of power.
Ben Grubb Sep 30 2009 1:49PM Telco/ISP
Foxtel to launch online video service

Foxtel to launch online video service

Only available on Windows because Mac DRM is too complex.
Ben Grubb Sep 29 2009 4:15PM Telco/ISP
Pirate Party to contest next Federal election

Pirate Party to contest next Federal election

Calls for office bearers and supporters.
Ben Grubb Sep 29 2009 6:25AM Security
Cybersex addiction an issue in the workplace

Cybersex addiction an issue in the workplace

As many as 10 hours a day?
Ben Grubb Sep 25 2009 2:29PM Oddware
ISPs cosy up to Federal Court

ISPs cosy up to Federal Court

Film and internet industry groups square off.
Ben Grubb Sep 25 2009 12:40PM Telco/ISP
Telstra to deploy national warning system

Telstra to deploy national warning system

Beats Optus to win $15m deal.
Ben Grubb Sep 25 2009 11:20AM Telco/ISP
AFACT raises concern over unlimited ISP plans

AFACT raises concern over unlimited ISP plans

Advertising could be "misconstrued".
Ben Grubb Sep 25 2009 7:15AM Networking
Virgin Blue hands over the keys to Verizon

Virgin Blue hands over the keys to Verizon

Outsources maintenance of core business applications.
Ben Grubb Sep 23 2009 4:12PM Strategy
Consumer agencies launch "international internet sweep"

Consumer agencies launch "international internet sweep"

...armed only with the humble search engine.
Ben Grubb Sep 23 2009 12:08AM Security
Microsoft acquires Interactive Supercomputing

Microsoft acquires Interactive Supercomputing

Plans to use ISC technology in future Operating Systems.
Ben Grubb Sep 22 2009 5:49PM Hardware
Internode talks up PPC-1 after packet test

Internode talks up PPC-1 after packet test

PIPE’s PPC-1 to carry one third of Internode’s international traffic.
Ben Grubb Sep 22 2009 3:13PM Telco/ISP

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