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Datacom creates 2000 new surge jobs off COVID-19 crisis
Amazon in contact with coronavirus test makers for potential screenings on employees
Europe's north-south lockdown divide revealed by Google data
IKEA store operator buys startup to boost virtual home decorating tools
Cisco's Webex draws record 324 million users in March
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Ballarat Council empowers staff to build own low-code apps
Brings the whole team along for IT overhaul.
Apr 6 2020 1:16PM
Washington State signs facial recognition curbs into law
While critics say laws don't go far enough.
Apr 1 2020 1:47PM
Microsoft says Skype users surge 70 percent amid coronavirus outbreak
As more individuals stay home.
Mar 31 2020 7:09AM
Microsoft to divest AnyVision stake, end face recognition investing
Following probe into Israeli use of AnyVision tech.
Mar 30 2020 2:00PM
DTA tries to 'fast-track' Office 365 shift across government
Releases configuration and deployment guide.
Mar 30 2020 1:13PM
New remote code execution Windows zero days actively exploited
No patch available yet, only workarounds.
Mar 24 2020 6:13AM
Millions flock to Microsoft Teams during coronavirus outbreak
App usage jumps 37 percent due to remote work.
Mar 20 2020 6:35AM
Teleconference apps, new tech surge in demand amid coronavirus outbreak
Five-fold increase in downloads.
Mar 16 2020 12:05PM
Bill Gates steps down from Microsoft board
To focus on Gates Foundation.
Mar 16 2020 12:00PM
Pentagon to 'reconsider' parts of US$10bn JEDI cloud contract
Seeks court's permission.
Mar 14 2020 12:00PM
Microsoft releases patches for leaked, wormable 'SMBGhost' flaw
Marcus Hutchins of WannaCry fame releases proof of concept.
Mar 13 2020 10:09AM
Microsoft leaks critical, remotely exploitable Windows bug
Raises spectre of new WannaCry style worm.
Mar 11 2020 12:32PM
'Necurs' spam and malware botnet disrupted by Microsoft
Prolific Russian digital criminals lose control over their infrastructure.
Mar 11 2020 12:31PM
US judge says Amazon likely to succeed on key argument in JEDI challenge
Amazon contends contract awarded to Microsoft because of improper influence by Trump.
Mar 9 2020 6:34AM
Microsoft asks staff in Seattle area, Silicon Valley to work from home
As Amazon confirms employee coronavirus cases.
Mar 5 2020 12:43PM
Verisign secures .com and .net against new homoglyph hacks
Google and US CERT ignored issue.
Mar 4 2020 12:43PM
Vatican joins IBM, Microsoft to call for facial recognition regulation
Pope Francis hits out at information asymmetry.
Mar 2 2020 6:44AM
Microsoft wants to invest in Indonesia data centres, says Indonesian president
Will soon make regulatory changes to facilitate the move, after meeting Nadella.
Feb 28 2020 6:43AM
Microsoft cuts Windows unit revenue outlook on coronavirus impact
Supply chain returning at "slower pace than anticipated".
Feb 27 2020 1:28PM
Victoria Health builds incident reporting system for hospitals
Benchmark Awards 2020 finalist.
Feb 25 2020 2:13PM
