IT Brief Australia - Technology news for CIOs & IT decision-makers
Australia

Latest News - Page 2157

Wedge Networks set to spearhead global Cloud Security drive
Cybersecurity

Wedge Networks set to spearhead global Cloud Security drive

Wedge Networks is set to lead the CloudEthernet Forum's new Cloud Security initiative, aiming to enhance security in cloud computing.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2013
New global industry association to solve Cloud service provider friction
Cloud Services

New global industry association to solve Cloud service provider friction

A new global industry association was launched earlier this year to tackle a whole pile of inter-operability issues between cloud service providers.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2013
Emotional Gates has met with 'a lot of CEO candidates'
Microsoft

Emotional Gates has met with 'a lot of CEO candidates'

Bill Gates, emotional at Ballmer's farewell, says Microsoft is eyeing numerous CEO candidates, with no deadline set for the crucial decision.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2013
Defiant Ballmer defends Microsoft's hardware venture
Gaming

Defiant Ballmer defends Microsoft's hardware venture

CEO Steve Ballmer has defended Microsoft's move into the hardware market, defiantly holding up a tablet in yet another emotional Redmond farewell.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2013
Does anybody know the sales figures for the Samsung Galaxy… oh dear
Wearables

Does anybody know the sales figures for the Samsung Galaxy… oh dear

Samsung's newly released smart watch struggles to capture the consumer's imagination, according to damning sales reports from South Korea.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2013
Apple set to stop iPhone 5C production
Apple

Apple set to stop iPhone 5C production

Apple manufacturer Foxconn is believed to be stopping production of the iPhone 5C smartphone, instead focusing on the universally popular iPhone 5S model.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2013
'Shocked' Apple claims Samsung 'copied the iPhone'
Apple

'Shocked' Apple claims Samsung 'copied the iPhone'

Apple marketing chief, Phil Schiller, accused Samsung of copying the iPhone during the patent retrial in a US court.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Nov 2013
The real reason why Ballmer quit Microsoft…
Microsoft

The real reason why Ballmer quit Microsoft…

Steve Ballmer, former Microsoft CEO, quit because he couldn't keep up with the fast-paced industry, according to Wall Street Journal.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Nov 2013
Apple acquires original Microsoft Kinect co-creators
Gaming

Apple acquires original Microsoft Kinect co-creators

Apple has acquired PrimeSense, the original creators of Microsoft's Kinect, for USD $345m to enhance its Apple TV product range.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Nov 2013
Microsoft unveils new high-tech cybercrime HQ
Malware

Microsoft unveils new high-tech cybercrime HQ

Microsoft launches a cutting-edge Cybercrime Center to spearhead the global battle against escalating cyber threats, aiding law enforcement and partners.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 16th Nov 2013
Facebook sends $3 billion offer, but Snapchat rejects
Apps

Facebook sends $3 billion offer, but Snapchat rejects

Snapchat snubs Facebook's £2.4 billion offer, as CEO Evan Spiegel opts for independence, eyeing a higher valuation amid investor interest.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 15th Nov 2013
Juniper Networks appoints new CEO
Unified Communications

Juniper Networks appoints new CEO

Juniper Networks has named Shaygan Kheradpir as CEO, succeeding Kevin Johnson. Kheradpir joins from Barclays and starts on 1 January 2014.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 15th Nov 2013
AVG AntiVirus surpasses 100m Android downloads
Malware

AVG AntiVirus surpasses 100m Android downloads

AVG AntiVirus hits over 100m downloads on Android, becoming a top security app amidst rising mobile malware threats.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 14th Nov 2013
Review: Fuji Xerox ColorQube 8570
Gaming

Review: Fuji Xerox ColorQube 8570

Fuji Xerox's ColorQube 8570 revolutionises business printing with eco-friendly, cost-effective solid ink, offering both quality and economy.

By Greig Strafford • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Nov 2013
Labour calls for 'international expert' to assess Chorus financial probe
Unified Communications

Labour calls for 'international expert' to assess Chorus financial probe

An international expert should be brought in to conduct the independent assessment of Chorus' financial position, according to opposition party Labour.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 14th Nov 2013
By 2017… your smartphone will be smarter than you
Apple

By 2017… your smartphone will be smarter than you

Smartphones to predict next moves & purchase based on user data, says Gartner. Smartphones will be smarter than humans by 2017.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Nov 2013
Employee rankings axed as Microsoft unites
Microsoft

Employee rankings axed as Microsoft unites

Echoing CEO Steve Ballmer's departing wish, software giant kills process which involved pitting staff against each other across the organisation.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Nov 2013
Dimension Data to open four global cloud data centres
Hyperscale

Dimension Data to open four global cloud data centres

Dimension Data gears up to launch four new global cloud centres, expanding its reach and addressing the high demand for enterprise cloud services.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Nov 2013
Check Point: Biggest cyber security threats to businesses
Malware

Check Point: Biggest cyber security threats to businesses

Cyber threats are evolving with attacks focusing on social engineering, APTs, and internal threats, Check Point reveals.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 12th Nov 2013