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Microsoft delays 'ridiculous' self-service software procurement plan

Microsoft delays 'ridiculous' self-service software procurement plan

Plan would have let end-users buy licences with little oversight.
Simon Sharwood Nov 4 2019 12:20PM Software
China launches high-res satellite able to provide stereo imagery - state media

China launches high-res satellite able to provide stereo imagery - state media

Beijing reduces reliance on foreign technology in topographic mapping.
Staff Writer Nov 4 2019 12:18PM Security
Optus adds 138K homes to 5G fixed wireless footprint

Optus adds 138K homes to 5G fixed wireless footprint

Expands availability of fixed broadband-like service.
Ry Crozier Nov 4 2019 11:48AM Telco/ISP
NSW drivers stampede to create 600,000 digital licences

NSW drivers stampede to create 600,000 digital licences

Spontaneous mass migration after 'unofficial' launch.
Justin Hendry Nov 4 2019 10:43AM Software
Westpac to build new pure play digital bank

Westpac to build new pure play digital bank

Ahead of mobile banking relaunch in 2020.
Julian Bajkowski Nov 4 2019 10:21AM Hardware
Qld tax office avoids 'creepy' facial and voice tech on path to intelligent systems

Qld tax office avoids 'creepy' facial and voice tech on path to intelligent systems

$80m transformation nears end.
Justin Hendry Nov 4 2019 7:08AM Software
Researchers spot BlueKeep worm hitting honeypots

Researchers spot BlueKeep worm hitting honeypots

Yet to hit Australia.
Juha Saarinen Nov 4 2019 7:08AM Security
NAB dreams of ditching its dashboards

NAB dreams of ditching its dashboards

Wants to let all 35,000 staff search data directly instead.
Ry Crozier Nov 4 2019 7:07AM Software
NBN Co loses security talent to cashed-up banks

NBN Co loses security talent to cashed-up banks

Looks to rebuild, with some changes.
Ry Crozier Nov 4 2019 7:00AM Security
Apple asks US to waive tariffs on Chinese-made watches, iPhone parts, AirPods

Apple asks US to waive tariffs on Chinese-made watches, iPhone parts, AirPods

According to company filings with the US Trade Representative's Office.
David Shepardson Nov 4 2019 6:32AM Hardware
No Israeli govt involvement in alleged NSO-WhatsApp hack - minister

No Israeli govt involvement in alleged NSO-WhatsApp hack - minister

Official denial.
Staff Writer Nov 4 2019 6:32AM Security
Facebook sued for age, gender bias in financial services ads

Facebook sued for age, gender bias in financial services ads

Against older and female users.
Jonathan Stempel Nov 4 2019 6:32AM Software
VR trial outperforms Skype for remote mental health services

VR trial outperforms Skype for remote mental health services

Prompts heightened engagement and commitment.
Matt Johnston Nov 1 2019 12:23PM Hardware
Ex-Apple exec joins wireless charging startup

Ex-Apple exec joins wireless charging startup

Aims to banish smartphone cables.
Stephen Nellis Nov 1 2019 12:11PM Hardware
Google urges confidentiality protections in Texas-led antitrust probe

Google urges confidentiality protections in Texas-led antitrust probe

Targets consultants and critics aiding investigators.
Jonathan Stempel Nov 1 2019 12:11PM Software
North Korean Hidden Cobra hackers drop Hoplight Trojan

North Korean Hidden Cobra hackers drop Hoplight Trojan

Pyongyang malware spreaders behind WannaCry strike again.
Juha Saarinen Nov 1 2019 12:08PM Security
Govt unlikely to meet 2020 digital records target

Govt unlikely to meet 2020 digital records target

Auditor finds poor management has stunted agency efforts.
Justin Hendry Nov 1 2019 6:55AM Software
ANZ boss reveals digital branches more expensive than normal ones

ANZ boss reveals digital branches more expensive than normal ones

Less cash, more cost, but better productivity.
Julian Bajkowski Nov 1 2019 6:55AM Hardware
Samsung flags smartphone profit fall, upbeat on chips

Samsung flags smartphone profit fall, upbeat on chips

As Apple gives positive iPhone sales outlook.
Ju-min Park and Heekyong Yang Nov 1 2019 6:45AM Hardware
WhatsApp hacked to spy on top govt officials at US allies - sources

WhatsApp hacked to spy on top govt officials at US allies - sources

Journalists, human rights activists also targeted.
Christopher Bing and Raphael Satter Nov 1 2019 6:40AM Security

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