Coronavirus

Telstra to provide 4000 SIMs to Victorian students in need

Telstra to provide 4000 SIMs to Victorian students in need

As state moves to adopt remote learning due to COVID-19.
Justin Hendry Apr 7 2020 10:32AM Strategy
Sydney Uni spins up 'Corona-Bot' to handle influx of queries

Sydney Uni spins up 'Corona-Bot' to handle influx of queries

Providing insights on students' concerns.
Matt Johnston Apr 7 2020 6:57AM Projects
Amazon in contact with coronavirus test makers for potential screenings on employees

Amazon in contact with coronavirus test makers for potential screenings on employees

Considers how to reduce the risk of infection at warehouses, according to internal notes.
Jeffrey Dastin and Krystal Hu Apr 6 2020 1:31PM Hardware
Europe's north-south lockdown divide revealed by Google data

Europe's north-south lockdown divide revealed by Google data

Sweden stands out for allowing life to go on much as before Google data shows.
Douglas Busvine Apr 6 2020 1:30PM Cloud
IKEA store operator buys startup to boost virtual home decorating tools

IKEA store operator buys startup to boost virtual home decorating tools

Snaps up Geomagical Labs to give customers more options when trying out furniture.
Staff Writer Apr 6 2020 1:30PM Cloud
ATO buys-up bulk kit for work-from-home shift

ATO buys-up bulk kit for work-from-home shift

Buys thousands of laptops, monitors for staff as JobKeeper starts to roll.
Justin Hendry Apr 6 2020 1:11PM Strategy
Hackers linked to Iran target WHO staff emails during coronavirus - sources

Hackers linked to Iran target WHO staff emails during coronavirus - sources

Working in the interests of the Iranian government.
Joseph Menn, Christopher Bing, Raphael Satter and Jack St Apr 6 2020 6:59AM Benchmarking Change
EU justice chief urges US tech giants to halt virus clickbaits

EU justice chief urges US tech giants to halt virus clickbaits

Google and Facebook slammed for monetising fake news instead of stopping deluge.
Foo Yun Chee and Gabriela Baczynska Apr 6 2020 6:45AM Cloud
5G coronavirus conspiracy theory is dangerous fake nonsense, UK says

5G coronavirus conspiracy theory is dangerous fake nonsense, UK says

After masts in several parts of the country were torched.
Guy Faulconbridge and Kate Holton Apr 6 2020 6:45AM Security
Two US state AGs seek info on Zoom's privacy practices

Two US state AGs seek info on Zoom's privacy practices

After multiple reports questioned the privacy and security of the video-conferencing app.
Amal S Apr 6 2020 6:45AM Networking
Meal delivery firms branch out into groceries during crisis

Meal delivery firms branch out into groceries during crisis

To customers stuck at home during lockdowns triggered by the coronavirus.
Sudip Kar-Gupta and Douglas Busvine Apr 2 2020 1:30PM Cloud
Apple doubles China donations for COVID-19 recovery efforts

Apple doubles China donations for COVID-19 recovery efforts

Donates 10 million masks.
Staff Writer Apr 2 2020 1:29PM Financial Services
Southern Cross Uni sees spike in enrolments after shift online

Southern Cross Uni sees spike in enrolments after shift online

Timeline for re-opening campuses still unclear.
Matt Johnston Apr 2 2020 1:29PM Training & Development
Deakin Uni frees up course on switching to digital education

Deakin Uni frees up course on switching to digital education

As all levels of education move online.
Matt Johnston Apr 2 2020 7:28AM Training & Development
Putin takes coronavirus precautions as Moscow unveils tracking app

Putin takes coronavirus precautions as Moscow unveils tracking app

For people who have been ordered to stay home because of the outbreak.
Alexander Marrow and Vladimir Soldatkin Apr 2 2020 7:11AM Security
Tariff pain turns to gain: US computer stockpiles help meet virus rush

Tariff pain turns to gain: US computer stockpiles help meet virus rush

Boston Public Schools ordered 20,000 laptops and had them in hand in four days.
Paresh Dave Apr 2 2020 7:11AM Financial Services
Video chat app Houseparty offers US$1 million reward over hacking claims

Video chat app Houseparty offers US$1 million reward over hacking claims

As popularity soars amid COVID-19 lockdowns.
Supantha Mukherjee Apr 1 2020 1:00PM Financial Services
New York's Northwell Health begins 3D printing nasal swabs for coronavirus testing

New York's Northwell Health begins 3D printing nasal swabs for coronavirus testing

Enabling it to produce thousands of swabs a day that can used for testing.
Linda Carroll Apr 1 2020 6:59AM Strategy
Trump to hold call with US internet, mobile phone providers

Trump to hold call with US internet, mobile phone providers

To talk about how networks are holding up as tens of millions of Americans work from home.
David Shepardson Apr 1 2020 6:55AM Cloud
'Like Glastonbury tickets' - Britons chase online grocery slots in coronavirus crisis

'Like Glastonbury tickets' - Britons chase online grocery slots in coronavirus crisis

Places retailers in tricky position.
James Davey Mar 31 2020 1:45PM Financial Services

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