Technology

Amazon raises overtime pay for warehouse workers

Amazon raises overtime pay for warehouse workers

As world's largest online retailer tries to meet rapidly growing demand for online shopping.
Krystal Hu and Rebekah Mathew Mar 23 2020 1:05PM Cloud
Russia postpones sovereign internet test over coronavirus

Russia postpones sovereign internet test over coronavirus

Revised schedule due soon.
Staff Writer Mar 23 2020 1:02PM Networking
Aussie supercomputers brace for COVID-19 impact

Aussie supercomputers brace for COVID-19 impact

Pawsey, NCI prepare to WFH.
Matt Johnston Mar 23 2020 12:55PM Strategy
myGov crashes amid welfare rush

myGov crashes amid welfare rush

Australians asked to try again later.
Justin Hendry Mar 23 2020 11:03AM Software
Taiwan's new 'electronic fence' for quarantines leads wave of virus monitoring

Taiwan's new 'electronic fence' for quarantines leads wave of virus monitoring

Uses location-tracking to ensure people who are quarantined stay in their homes.
Yimou Lee Mar 23 2020 6:42AM Networking
Google drops I/O dev conference completely

Google drops I/O dev conference completely

California lockdown means no-go for conference.
Juha Saarinen Mar 23 2020 6:37AM Cloud
Netflix to slash traffic across Europe to relieve virus strain on internet providers

Netflix to slash traffic across Europe to relieve virus strain on internet providers

Relief measure for internet service providers (ISPs) experiencing a surge in usage.
Staff Writer Mar 23 2020 6:34AM Networking
Walmart to hire 150,000 workers as shoppers surge on coronavirus fears

Walmart to hire 150,000 workers as shoppers surge on coronavirus fears

Citing a jump in shoppers due to pandemic.
Staff Writer Mar 23 2020 6:34AM Hardware
YouTube, Amazon Prime forgo streaming quality to relieve European networks

YouTube, Amazon Prime forgo streaming quality to relieve European networks

To help avert internet gridlock as tens of millions of Europeans work from home.
Foo Yun Chee Mar 23 2020 6:34AM Networking
Job seekers told to Skype-for-the-dole

Job seekers told to Skype-for-the-dole

But how employment services providers will cope is unclear.
Julian Bajkowski Mar 20 2020 6:30PM Networking
Govt dumps billion-dollar visa platform outsourcing

Govt dumps billion-dollar visa platform outsourcing

Takes new policy approach under the cover of COVID-19.
Justin Hendry Mar 20 2020 6:29PM Strategy
Victoria races to scale up virtual courts amid coronavirus outbreak

Victoria races to scale up virtual courts amid coronavirus outbreak

All courts to immediately begin e-court trials.
Justin Hendry Mar 20 2020 3:57PM Networking
The ATO is building a big data platform to tackle tax evasion

The ATO is building a big data platform to tackle tax evasion

Say hello to ANGIE.
Justin Hendry Mar 20 2020 1:00PM Strategy
SkyMesh, Activ8me NBN satellite users offered 'relief' data each week

SkyMesh, Activ8me NBN satellite users offered 'relief' data each week

While further concessions pursued behind-the-scenes.
Ry Crozier Mar 20 2020 1:00PM Telco/ISP
Google critics see its Firebase tools as another squeeze play

Google critics see its Firebase tools as another squeeze play

Some devs say software will deepen company's access to consumer data.
Paresh Dave Mar 20 2020 12:53PM Software
Mass move to work from home in coronavirus crisis creates opening for hackers: cyber experts

Mass move to work from home in coronavirus crisis creates opening for hackers: cyber experts

Sudden transition means more scope for mistakes.
Steven Scheer and Raphael Satter Mar 20 2020 12:52PM Security
Crypto-market infrastructure creaks amid volatility test

Crypto-market infrastructure creaks amid volatility test

As bitcoin crashes in worst day for seven years.
Tom Wilson Mar 20 2020 12:44PM Software
Legal status of virtual and hybrid AGMs a question, says ASIC

Legal status of virtual and hybrid AGMs a question, says ASIC

Regulator to allow postponement until July.
Julian Bajkowski Mar 20 2020 12:00PM Financial Services
Telstra pauses job cuts for six months, will hire 1000 extra call centre staff

Telstra pauses job cuts for six months, will hire 1000 extra call centre staff

Brings forward 5G investment.
Matt Johnston Mar 20 2020 10:36AM Strategy
NBN Co to suspend half-price internet for 'first timers' offer

NBN Co to suspend half-price internet for 'first timers' offer

Internet providers had other priorities.
Ry Crozier Mar 20 2020 6:55AM Telco/ISP

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