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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
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
Woolworths reveals its online delivery battle plan ahead of lockdown

Woolworths reveals its online delivery battle plan ahead of lockdown

As it hires 20,000 casuals to cope with logistics.
Julian Bajkowski Mar 27 2020 2:05PM Financial Services
RBA payments system overhaul delayed by a year

RBA payments system overhaul delayed by a year

As tap-and-go hygiene goes beserk.
Julian Bajkowski Mar 27 2020 1:03PM Financial Services
Do more to stop coronavirus price gouging, 32 US states tell Amazon, Walmart, Facebook

Do more to stop coronavirus price gouging, 32 US states tell Amazon, Walmart, Facebook

Not so free for all.
Nandita Bose Mar 26 2020 6:42AM Financial Services
US cybersecurity experts see recent spike in Chinese digital espionage

US cybersecurity experts see recent spike in Chinese digital espionage

Surge by suspected Chinese group dating back to late January.
Christopher Bing and Raphael Satter Mar 26 2020 6:42AM Networking
Turn off the microwave to boost wifi, says UK's media regulator

Turn off the microwave to boost wifi, says UK's media regulator

Ovens can slow wifi signals, Britain's media regulator Ofcom said on Wednesday.
Staff Writer Mar 26 2020 6:42AM Networking
Morrison blames Centrelink's legacy stack for welfare claims fiasco

Morrison blames Centrelink's legacy stack for welfare claims fiasco

But says rushed changes will make things worse.
Julian Bajkowski Mar 25 2020 2:22PM Financial Services
ANZ tries to preserve corporate VPN bandwidth for frontline use

ANZ tries to preserve corporate VPN bandwidth for frontline use

Works to upgrade system.
Ry Crozier Mar 25 2020 1:29PM Financial Services
China's IT ministry urges faster 5G rollout - government document

China's IT ministry urges faster 5G rollout - government document

Localities called on to boost buildouts and applications to minimise coronavirus impact.
Staff Writer Mar 25 2020 6:39AM Hardware
Google asks users about symptoms for Carnegie Mellon coronavirus forecasting effort

Google asks users about symptoms for Carnegie Mellon coronavirus forecasting effort

Aiming to predict spread of coronavirus infections.
Paresh Dave Mar 25 2020 6:39AM Strategy
Elite hackers target WHO as coronavirus cyberattacks spike

Elite hackers target WHO as coronavirus cyberattacks spike

DarkHotel group suspected.
Raphael Satter, Jack Stubbs and Christopher Bing Mar 25 2020 6:39AM Networking
How Aussie schools are preparing for a COVID-19 shutdown

How Aussie schools are preparing for a COVID-19 shutdown

And the tech that will fill the divide.
Justin Hendry Mar 25 2020 12:01AM Cloud
Australian councils chase law changes to be able to meet online

Australian councils chase law changes to be able to meet online

NSW passes laws, Victoria under pressure to follow.
Ry Crozier Mar 24 2020 6:55PM Cloud
Instacart to add 300,000 gig workers in coronavirus-driven hiring

Instacart to add 300,000 gig workers in coronavirus-driven hiring

Doubling its current base, as demand surges for grocery delivery services.
Staff Writer Mar 24 2020 1:05PM Financial Services
Woolworths, Coles move online delivery to war footing

Woolworths, Coles move online delivery to war footing

As ACCC temporarily relaxes anti-collusion regime.
Julian Bajkowski Mar 24 2020 11:29AM Networking
Uber urges White House to include gig workers in coronavirus stimulus

Uber urges White House to include gig workers in coronavirus stimulus

Urges US lawmakers to change labor laws in the long term.
Supantha Mukherjee and Tina Bellon Mar 24 2020 6:29AM Financial Services
Britain challenges start-ups to support mental health of self-isolators

Britain challenges start-ups to support mental health of self-isolators

£25,000 grants available for digital solutions that can be running in next few weeks.
Staff Writer Mar 24 2020 6:29AM Financial Services
Nothing beats cyber FUD to squander trust and irritate people

Nothing beats cyber FUD to squander trust and irritate people

Analysis: Plenty of denials, not much service.
Julian Bajkowski Mar 23 2020 11:55PM Cloud

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