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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
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
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
Google warns COVID-19 could affect G Suite service and support

Google warns COVID-19 could affect G Suite service and support

Some services could be shifted or reduced temporarily.
Juha Saarinen Mar 15 2020 12:24PM Cloud
Apple to shut retail stores for two weeks

Apple to shut retail stores for two weeks

Except those in Greater China.
Staff Writer Mar 14 2020 10:08PM Hardware
Pentagon to 'reconsider' parts of US$10bn JEDI cloud contract

Pentagon to 'reconsider' parts of US$10bn JEDI cloud contract

Seeks court's permission.
Rama Venkat Mar 14 2020 12:00PM Cloud
Major US internet firms won't cancel services over next 60 days

Major US internet firms won't cancel services over next 60 days

If customers can't pay bills due to coronavirus-related disruptions.
David Shepardson Mar 14 2020 10:55AM Telco/ISP
Optus offers extra mobile data as COVID-19 drives up remote work

Optus offers extra mobile data as COVID-19 drives up remote work

As other telcos and NBN Co face pressure to follow suit.
Ry Crozier Mar 13 2020 8:05PM Telco/ISP
Telstra tells Australian office staff to work from home

Telstra tells Australian office staff to work from home

Says move is precautionary and not due to a COVID-19 case.
Ry Crozier Mar 13 2020 6:52PM Telco/ISP
Suncorp's CIO, and its bank tech chief, to leave

Suncorp's CIO, and its bank tech chief, to leave

Next steps in technology strategy unclear.
Julian Bajkowski Mar 13 2020 1:41PM Financial Services
US lawmakers seek to curb Huawei's access to US banks - document

US lawmakers seek to curb Huawei's access to US banks - document

New bid to thwart the Chinese giant amid failure of prior sanctions to curb its business.
Alexandra Alper Mar 13 2020 1:32PM Financial Services
Microsoft releases patches for leaked, wormable 'SMBGhost' flaw

Microsoft releases patches for leaked, wormable 'SMBGhost' flaw

Marcus Hutchins of WannaCry fame releases proof of concept.
Juha Saarinen Mar 13 2020 10:09AM Security

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