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Drone Biz To Reap Rewards

Computer Daily News June 23, 2016 No Comments

The makers of drones are popping the champagne corks after US aviation regulators announced they would relax the rules regarding flying drones. It paves the way for thousands of businesses…

Coles Plans Online ‘Dark Store’

Computer Daily News June 23, 2016 No Comments

Coles is testing its first online-only store in inner-city Melbourne as it pushes to drive volume in online sales, according to a Fairfax Media report. Coles boss John Durkan said…

Drone Detector A Winner On ASX

Computer Daily News June 23, 2016 No Comments

US-based drone defence system outfit DroneShield has made a successful debut on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), with its shares ending its first day of trading at 30 cents, up…

ACCC Warns Online Retailers Over Scam ‘Subscription Traps’

Computer Daily News June 23, 2016 No Comments

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has rapped the knuckles of a number of online retailers who charge customers not only for an initial purchase but also for ongoing “membership…

TenCent Into Top Games League

Computer Daily News June 22, 2016 No Comments

Chinese Internet giant Tencent and its partners have agreed to pay US$8.6 billion to buy an 84.3pc stake in Finnish games company Supercell, maker of the popular Clash of Clans…

Paul Allen To Beat Spruce Goose

Computer Daily News June 22, 2016 No Comments

Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen and aerospace pioneer Burt Rutan are building a huge plane not seen on drawing boards since the late much troubled billionaire Howard Hughes built his giant…

Dell Sheds Software For EMC Deal

Computer Daily News June 22, 2016 No Comments

In a bid to fund its mammoth $67 billion acquisition of EMC, Dell has confirmed plans to sell its software division, including Quest Software and SonicWall. Private equity players Francisco…

Oz BPM Spending To Hit $83mil.

Computer Daily News June 22, 2016 No Comments

Spending by Australian organisations on business process management software will reach A$82.9 million in 2016, up 2.5 percent over last year, according to a new Gartner survey. In New Zealand,…

Drone Debate To Heat Up As FAA Plans First Civil-Use Rules

Computer Daily News June 21, 2016 No Comments

The US Federal Aviation Administration this week is expected to unveil its first rules that will permit businesses to fly drones – though only for limited uses. Agency officials have…

LinkedIn Deal: Salesforce Big Loser

Computer Daily News June 21, 2016 No Comments

Microsoft stunned the financial and technology worlds last week when it revealed it was buying professional listing and messaging service LinkedIn for US$26 million. But it now turns out it…