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Dropbox Talks Possible IPO

Computer Daily News August 17, 2016 No Comments

Popular file storage vendor Dropbox is in talks over a possible share-market float as soon as 2017. Management is said to have held talks about the feasibility of a listing…

Aussies Embrace Music Streams

Computer Daily News August 17, 2016 No Comments

Aussies are increasingly using music streaming services, with downloads and online CD purchases losing ground, Roy Morgan Research figures show. The latest Roy Morgan figures reveal that in the 12…

Oh, Ho – Oppo To Star At Woolies

Computer Daily News August 17, 2016 No Comments

Chinese handset company Oppo is expanding its Australian presence via a new partnership with supermarket giant Woolworths. The partnership will see the company’s latest smartphones – the F1s, R9 and…

Money Problems To Come, But NBN Co Beats Its Targets

Computer Daily News August 17, 2016 No Comments

NBN Co chief executive Bill Morrow, pictured, was able to heave a sigh of relief yesterday after releasing figures showing more than 1.1 million Australian homes and businesses now have…

MS Takes On Twitch With Beam

Computer Daily News August 16, 2016 No Comments

Microsoft, looking to build its portfolio of technology services, has snapped up “interactive livestreaming service” Beam, a competitor to Twitch. Beam’s interface allows an easier level of audience interaction, which…

Social Media Overtakes TV Ads

Computer Daily News August 16, 2016 No Comments

Social media is dominating Australians’ media consumption habits, a new study from Deloitte has found. According to Deloitte’s annual Media Consumer Survey, social media’s influence stretches beyond entertainment preferences and…

Google Goes Quiet On Fibre, Looks To 1Gbps Wireless System

Computer Daily News August 16, 2016 No Comments

In a decision that will doubtless be closely examined by the boffins at Australian’s NBN Co, Google appears to be scaling down its plans to roll out fibre-to-the-premises networks in…

3D Print Market Set For Big Leap

Computer Daily News August 15, 2016 No Comments

The 3D printing market is poised for steep growth in coming years, with new printing capabilities set to emerge, according to IDC. IDC forecasts global revenues for the market will…

Tax Office Steps Up Attack

Computer Daily News August 15, 2016 No Comments

The Australian Tax Office says it has identified 175 companies that may face action under the Government’s Multinational Anti-Avoidance Law (MAAL), which aims to address the problem of multinational companies using…

Apple Oz Pushes For Pay App

Computer Daily News August 12, 2016 No Comments

Apple has attacked three major Australian banks, as it grapples with a request for them to collectively negotiate over “digital wallet” access to the iPhone and its entry into the…