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Amazon Offers $200,000 Grant Packages For Entrepreneurs

Computer Daily News May 17, 2021 No Comments

In launching this year’s Launchpad Innovation grants program, Amazon has released a report focused on local SMB owners that shows 89 percent are feeling more resilient in running their businesses,…

Telstra Accused Of Pressuring Elderly

Computer Daily News May 17, 2021 No Comments

As if a $50 million fine wasn’t enough for Telstra for unconscionable behaviour it is now facing fresh accusations of exploiting the elderly. Consumer advocacy group Choice claims the telco…

Google Calls For A Day In Apple Vs Epic Court

Computer Daily News May 17, 2021 No Comments

The Federal Court will let Google have limited rights to appear in the current court battle between Apple and Epic Games, pending a final rule. The technology giant wants to…

AfterPay Investor Eyes Glued To Market After Massive Downturn

Computer Daily News May 17, 2021 No Comments

Many investor eyes will be anxiously switched to the ASX this morning as the punters wait to see how one-time favourite, buy-now, pay-later operator AfterPay responds to a recent downturn.…

Samsung Works Around Chip Shortage For Now

Computer Daily News May 13, 2021 No Comments

A pandemic-driven boom in home appliance sales will last longer than previously anticipated and extend into the second half of the year, according to Samsung Electronics. Lee Jae-seung, president of…

Cyber-Attacks On Rise: Cloudflare

Computer Daily News May 13, 2021 No Comments

Cybersecurity provider Cloudflare says it has observed a significant rise in threats toward its customers in recent months. The comments come from CEO Matthew Prince, just days after a ransomware cyberattack…

Budget Pumps $100m Into CSIRO For Tech Research

Computer Daily News May 13, 2021 No Comments

The CSIRO has announced increased funding of $100 million as part of the national science agency’s annual planning process, which will run to 2024. The increased investment unveiled by Treasurer…

Budget Boosts ASIO Funding By $1.3bn As China Tension Grows

Computer Daily News May 13, 2021 No Comments

The Morrison Government appears firmly focused on the nation’s security, with an extra $1.3 billion over 10 years going to the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation. The Budget papers say the…

Cloud Stocks Plunge

Computer Daily News May 12, 2021 No Comments

Cloud stocks are being hammered as investors rotate their money out of tech stocks into financials, commodities and industrials. The Dow Jones Industrial is trading just below a record, but a…

You Can’t Please Everyone: IT Initiatives Draw Mixed Reax

Computer Daily News May 12, 2021 No Comments

Budget reaction from the IT and communication sector was generally positive, particularly the initiatives aimed at small business. But independent industry commentator Paul Budde, said it has been the coronavirus…