Computer Daily News – Page 178

NBN Seals Defence Deal

Computer Daily News October 31, 2017 No Comments

MELBOURNE – NBN Co has inked a deal with the Australian Defence Force which will hopefully see around 400 Army, Navy and Air Force sites receive broadband access to the…

Optus Offers NBN Over 4G – At Download Speeds Of 5-12Mbps

Computer Daily News October 31, 2017 No Comments

SYDNEY – Optus has launched a service delivering NBN access by mobile phone technology – but before grabbing your mobile to sign up, be warned: delivery speeds are much, much…

ACCC Set To Tackle Major Comms Problem Areas – Especially NBN

Computer Daily News October 31, 2017 No Comments

CANBERRA – The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has published a draft report on a lengthy market study of the communications sector. It includes 29 recommendations on competition and consumer…

Bad Rabbit Burrows In

Computer Daily News October 27, 2017 No Comments

Security systems market leader Symantec has warned that a what appears to be a new strain of ransomware is on the prowl. Dubbed Bad Rabbit, it has been rapidly spreading…

New Vulnerability Found In Wi-Fi

Computer Daily News October 27, 2017 No Comments

Security researchers have discovered a Wi-Fi network vulnerability said to allow attackers to steal sensitive information or spread malicious software while someone is logged into a computer or mobile device.…

Australian Defence Bans Camera-Toting Chinese DJI Drones

Computer Daily News October 27, 2017 No Comments

Australian Defence has put a ban on the use of small Chinese drones, which it claims to have been using mainly for its departmental public relations work. This work is…

NBN Co’s First Fibre-To-The-Curb Trial Under Way In Coburg

Computer Daily News October 23, 2017 No Comments

NBN Co says it has activated its first fibre-to-the-curb (FttC) connection in the Melbourne suburb of Coburg as part of its trials in preparation for further deployment of the technology…

Qualcomm Files Suit Against Apple

Computer Daily News October 16, 2017 No Comments

Chipmaker Qualcomm said it has filed lawsuits in China in a bid to halt the manufacture and sale of Apple’s iPhones in the country. Qualcomm filed the suits in a…

5G – We’ll Fix It, Says Fifield

Computer Daily News October 16, 2017 No Comments

The Turnbull Government has signaled full support for 5G mobile technology and says it expects the rollout to commence in 2020. Announcing the support, Communications Minister Mitch Fifield predicted late last…

Microsoft Opens New Branches

Computer Daily News October 16, 2017 No Comments

Apple may have its new “flying saucer” HQ, but Microsoft has decided on more environmentally friendly digs for its employees. MS staff have literally taken to the trees in new…