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CE and whitegoods vendors at war over smart grid standards

CE and whitegoods vendors at war over smart grid standards

Australia in the crossfire as standards bodies step in to secure smart grid.
Nate Cochrane Mar 25 2010 6:31AM Networking
Free WiFi access for Aussie Skype users this weekend

Free WiFi access for Aussie Skype users this weekend

2016 free hotspots in Australia.
Staff Writers Mar 19 2010 6:45PM Telco/ISP
ZigBee and Wi-Fi to build smart grid protocol

ZigBee and Wi-Fi to build smart grid protocol

Smart energy tie-up reduces risk, speeds standards acceptance.
Nate Cochrane Mar 18 2010 1:34PM Networking
Apple confirms Australia iPad release

Apple confirms Australia iPad release

Wi-Fi versions to launch "late April".
Dan Worth Mar 6 2010 10:13AM Hardware
Private WiFi in the workplace leads to security problems

Private WiFi in the workplace leads to security problems

Unsecured networks leave companies vulnerable.
Dan Raywood Dec 4 2009 10:23AM Security
Wi-Fi spec supports peer-to-peer networking

Wi-Fi spec supports peer-to-peer networking

Eliminates the needs for extra routers.
Shaun Nichols Oct 15 2009 3:22PM Networking
ANZ bank invests in free Wi-Fi access

ANZ bank invests in free Wi-Fi access

Free internet on Sydney ferries, Melbourne train station.
Brett Winterford Oct 1 2009 4:50PM Networking
Adelaide gets an internet-enabled bus

Adelaide gets an internet-enabled bus

Free, filtered Wi-Fi for commuters.
Ben Grubb Aug 26 2009 3:54PM Telco/ISP
Pie Networks plans private femtocell network

Pie Networks plans private femtocell network

Plans to sell wholesale access to telcos.
Ry Crozier Jul 23 2009 1:47PM Networking
Laptop Connect launches NextG modem hire

Laptop Connect launches NextG modem hire

Rental avoids exorbitant hotel Wi-Fi costs.
Ry Crozier Jul 1 2009 2:34PM Telco/ISP
Unwired sees more smartphones using free WiFi

Unwired sees more smartphones using free WiFi

3G data still too expensive.
Ry Crozier Jun 23 2009 1:25PM Telco/ISP
Hackers use spoofed WiFi access points to steal credentials as Switch Cascade introduced

Hackers use spoofed WiFi access points to steal credentials as Switch Cascade introduced

Spoof WiFi access points may cause a problem for users of wireless technology.
Dan Raywood May 22 2009 9:14AM Security
CeBIT09: McDonalds' free wifi users soak up seating

CeBIT09: McDonalds' free wifi users soak up seating

McDonalds has earmarked potential changes to seating plans in some restaurants to prevent free wifi users from monopolising seating, particularly in peak periods.
Ry Crozier May 12 2009 1:55PM Telco/ISP
Bluetooth 3.0 to be eight times faster

Bluetooth 3.0 to be eight times faster

The new Bluetooth specification launched this week will be eight times faster than its predecessor.
Robert Munro Apr 24 2009 2:07PM Networking
More giants buckle in CSIRO Wi-Fi patent case

More giants buckle in CSIRO Wi-Fi patent case

Microsoft and Asus have settled with Australia's CSIRO over its claim to Wi-Fi patents, following similar moves by HP and Fujitsu to bail out of a continuing court battle contesting CSIRO's claims.
Brett Winterford Apr 15 2009 4:30PM Strategy
myKP run unlimited broadband plans on Telstra network

myKP run unlimited broadband plans on Telstra network

myKP will run its much talked about unlimited ADSL2+ offering on Telstra’s wholesale network, believing its ad-supported, no frills model is still sustainable.
Ry Crozier Apr 14 2009 3:24PM Telco/ISP
NEC and Telstra win $1.6 million Sheriffs deal

NEC and Telstra win $1.6 million Sheriffs deal

NEC and Telstra have won a $1.6 million tender to supply a converged communications platform for the Victorian Sheriffs Office at the Victorian Department of Justice.
Brett Winterford Feb 27 2009 11:34AM Telco/ISP
New system turns cars into networking nodes

New system turns cars into networking nodes

A new radio system developed in Australia allows cars to be used as network nodes, allowing them to communicate with each other about road conditions and with a head office on positioning.
Iain Thomson Feb 20 2009 6:44AM Networking
Vic College deploys 802.11n network

Vic College deploys 802.11n network

Galen Catholic College has deployed a series of Xirrus Wi-Fi arrays to enable a ‘one-to-one computer initiative’ at its campus in Wangaratta in Victoria.
Staff Writers Jan 28 2009 3:33PM Networking
Elcomsoft software means WiFi users should step up security

Elcomsoft software means WiFi users should step up security

WiFi users have been urged to step up security as a Russian firm releases new software.
SC Australia Staff Jan 21 2009 11:14AM Security

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