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Israel deploys cyber-monitoring against coronavirus, tells people not to leave home

Israel deploys cyber-monitoring against coronavirus, tells people not to leave home

Emergency regulations enable Shin Bet security service to tap into cellular data.
Jeffrey Heller Mar 18 2020 6:43AM Networking
Social media giants warn of AI moderation errors as coronavirus empties offices

Social media giants warn of AI moderation errors as coronavirus empties offices

As companies empty offices and rely on automated takedown software.
Paresh Dave Mar 18 2020 6:43AM Cloud
TAFE NSW grilled over delays to $90m Oracle IT system build

TAFE NSW grilled over delays to $90m Oracle IT system build

Student system now not expected to be ready until 2021.
Justin Hendry Mar 18 2020 6:34AM Strategy
Telstra Ventures backs Kubernetes player Rancher Labs

Telstra Ventures backs Kubernetes player Rancher Labs

Leads Series D round.
Ry Crozier Mar 17 2020 9:54PM Financial Services
Vodafone joins Optus and Telstra in mobile data bonus for April

Vodafone joins Optus and Telstra in mobile data bonus for April

Also 'free-rates' access to official sources of health information.
Ry Crozier Mar 17 2020 5:41PM Telco/ISP
NBN Co rebrands 'up to gigabit' as Ultrafast, defined as "500Mbps to ~1Gbps"

NBN Co rebrands 'up to gigabit' as Ultrafast, defined as "500Mbps to ~1Gbps"

Also confirms overhead margin on 100Mbps and 250Mbps services.
Ry Crozier Mar 17 2020 12:42PM Telco/ISP
French antitrust regulator fines Apple €1.1bn

French antitrust regulator fines Apple €1.1bn

Found guilty of anti-competitive behaviour.
Mathieu Rosemain Mar 17 2020 12:00PM Financial Services
French telecoms pledge bandwidth 'discipline'

French telecoms pledge bandwidth 'discipline'

Could affect streaming platforms.
Mathieu Rosemain Mar 17 2020 11:20AM Telco/ISP
TPG, Vodafone moving telephone support to remote ops

TPG, Vodafone moving telephone support to remote ops

As Telstra, Optus face issues with Philippines call centres.
Ry Crozier Mar 17 2020 11:07AM Cloud
Major US internet firms agree not to cancel service over next 60 days

Major US internet firms agree not to cancel service over next 60 days

If subscribers are unable to pay their bills due to disruptions caused by the coronavirus.
David Shepardson Mar 17 2020 6:37AM Telco/ISP
Google coronavirus website touted by Trump opens for two California counties

Google coronavirus website touted by Trump opens for two California counties

Asks adults in Northern California questions that could get them a free coronavirus test.
Paresh Dave Mar 17 2020 6:37AM Networking
Cyber attack hits US health department amid coronavirus - Bloomberg

Cyber attack hits US health department amid coronavirus - Bloomberg

Prompting response from the National Security Council.
Staff Writer Mar 17 2020 6:37AM Networking
NBN Co faces price flex test as more people work from home

NBN Co faces price flex test as more people work from home

Says its network will cope, but usage costs might be tested.
Ry Crozier Mar 16 2020 6:19PM Telco/ISP
Now Coles halts online delivery, click-and-collect

Now Coles halts online delivery, click-and-collect

Limits delivery to “those in genuine need”.
Justin Hendry Mar 16 2020 5:07PM Strategy
Telstra follows Optus with extra mobile data in virus response

Telstra follows Optus with extra mobile data in virus response

Also offers extra data on fixed-line, and extra phone calls for pensioners.
Ry Crozier Mar 16 2020 4:20PM Telco/ISP
Teleconference apps, new tech surge in demand amid coronavirus outbreak

Teleconference apps, new tech surge in demand amid coronavirus outbreak

Five-fold increase in downloads.
Staff Writers Mar 16 2020 12:05PM Cloud
ASIC applies algo brakes to High Frequency Trading

ASIC applies algo brakes to High Frequency Trading

Directs 25 percent trade execution cut amid COVID-19.
Julian Bajkowski Mar 16 2020 11:37AM Financial Services
myGov set for Facebook-like overhaul

myGov set for Facebook-like overhaul

Citizens to get single view of government.
Justin Hendry Mar 16 2020 8:45AM Strategy
Meet Wendy, Westpac's AI-backed 'digital job coach'

Meet Wendy, Westpac's AI-backed 'digital job coach'

Uses tech from IBM, Google Cloud and Soul Machines.
Ry Crozier Mar 16 2020 6:41AM Financial Services
Woolworths and Coles face fresh trouble meeting online orders

Woolworths and Coles face fresh trouble meeting online orders

Some delivery options paused, tech troubles amid 'unprecedented demand'.
Ry Crozier Mar 15 2020 5:27PM Strategy

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