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Facebook commits US$100 million to support news media hurt by virus crisis

Facebook commits US$100 million to support news media hurt by virus crisis

First grants go to 50 US, Canadian publications.
Staff Writer Mar 31 2020 1:37PM Financial Services
Israel taps mobile data to find likely coronavirus carriers

Israel taps mobile data to find likely coronavirus carriers

With help from embattled spyware firm NSO.
Steven Scheer and Tova Cohen Mar 31 2020 1:32PM Strategy
Wollongong Uni begins 3D printing protective equipment for health workers

Wollongong Uni begins 3D printing protective equipment for health workers

Joins international DIY push.
Matt Johnston Mar 31 2020 7:35AM Projects
Intrigue as DTA officially shuns Australian-developed COVID-19 contact tracing app

Intrigue as DTA officially shuns Australian-developed COVID-19 contact tracing app

Imbruglio over rash of claims.
Ry Crozier Mar 31 2020 7:34AM Software
Germany aims to launch Singapore-style coronavirus app in weeks

Germany aims to launch Singapore-style coronavirus app in weeks

After a broad political consensus emerged that Singapore approach can be effective.
Douglas Busvine Mar 31 2020 7:34AM Networking
Phishers quick to exploit remote working apps in COVID-19 lockdown

Phishers quick to exploit remote working apps in COVID-19 lockdown

Microsoft Teams and Zoom users targeted.
Juha Saarinen Mar 31 2020 7:14AM Security
Microsoft says Skype users surge 70 percent amid coronavirus outbreak

Microsoft says Skype users surge 70 percent amid coronavirus outbreak

As more individuals stay home.
Staff Writer Mar 31 2020 7:09AM Networking
Instacart workers strike as labor unrest grows during coronavirus crisis

Instacart workers strike as labor unrest grows during coronavirus crisis

Organised by group called the Gig Workers Collective.
Hilary Russ Mar 31 2020 7:09AM Cloud
WA scraps $136m Huawei rail deal over US trade restrictions

WA scraps $136m Huawei rail deal over US trade restrictions

Created a "force majeure" event under the contract.
Justin Hendry Mar 30 2020 3:34PM Strategy
No large files during day and evening, Comms Alliance pleads

No large files during day and evening, Comms Alliance pleads

Dropping video quality from 4K and HD to standard definition advised.
Juha Saarinen Mar 30 2020 2:52PM Telco/ISP
Microsoft to divest AnyVision stake, end face recognition investing

Microsoft to divest AnyVision stake, end face recognition investing

Following probe into Israeli use of AnyVision tech.
Staff Writers Mar 30 2020 2:00PM Financial Services
Apple's factories are running, but suppliers wary about iPhone demand

Apple's factories are running, but suppliers wary about iPhone demand

Europe, US demand poised to falter.
Staff Writers Mar 30 2020 2:00PM Financial Services
Commonwealth Bank, Westpac rush to pause electronic payment fees

Commonwealth Bank, Westpac rush to pause electronic payment fees

As banks try fast pain relief for merchants.
Julian Bajkowski Mar 30 2020 1:43PM Financial Services
DTA tries to 'fast-track' Office 365 shift across government

DTA tries to 'fast-track' Office 365 shift across government

Releases configuration and deployment guide.
Justin Hendry Mar 30 2020 1:13PM Strategy
Aussie Broadband rallies industry behind NBN Co

Aussie Broadband rallies industry behind NBN Co

"Put all the naysayers to bed once and for all".
Ry Crozier Mar 30 2020 10:54AM Telco/ISP
Australia launches COVID-19 app, WhatsApp chat

Australia launches COVID-19 app, WhatsApp chat

But no contact tracing functionality, yet.
Justin Hendry Mar 30 2020 10:51AM Software
ORIX Australia reworks lease app with Salesforce

ORIX Australia reworks lease app with Salesforce

No longer just for drivers with iOS devices.
Ry Crozier Mar 30 2020 6:34AM Cloud
NSW Police find core systems vendor for COPS overhaul

NSW Police find core systems vendor for COPS overhaul

Two-year search comes to an end.
Justin Hendry Mar 30 2020 6:31AM Strategy
Ireland to roll out voluntary phone tracker app to tackle coronavirus

Ireland to roll out voluntary phone tracker app to tackle coronavirus

To alert users if someone they have been in contact with develops COVID-19.
Staff Writer Mar 30 2020 6:21AM Software
Google-parent Alphabet to donate US$800m in response to coronavirus crisis

Google-parent Alphabet to donate US$800m in response to coronavirus crisis

Plus ad credits to government and health organizations and businesses.
Staff Writer Mar 30 2020 6:21AM Financial Services

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