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COVID-19 Hits Global Internet Speeds, Australia Flat

Jake Nelson March 20, 2020 No Comments

Despite the coronavirus outbreak putting pressure on global networks, Australia’s internet speeds have stayed relatively flat over the past few weeks. Speedtest.net is monitoring global mobile and broadband network performance…

ACCC’s Scamwatch Warns Consumers About New COVID-19 Scams

Elise Reid March 20, 2020 No Comments

The ACCC’s Scamwatch has warned consumers to be wary of scammers taking advantage of fears surrounding COVID-19. Reported scams have included fake online stores selling products that claim to be…

Microsoft Teams Adds New Features As Usage Surges

Jake Nelson March 20, 2020 No Comments

Microsoft Teams has added new features to aid in working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic, as daily usage skyrockets and the app celebrates its third anniversary. Businesses and organisations…

BREAKING NEWS: Sea Freight Banned For 14 Days By Queensland Labor Government, Tipped To Be Extended To All Ports

David Richards March 19, 2020 No Comments

In a major blow for distributors and retailers the Queensland Labor Government has moved to impose a 14-day offshore quarantine order on all cargo ships because of COVID-19. Distributors of…

BREAKING NEWS: OZ Dollar Crashes As RBA Delivers $90 Billion To Prop Up Businesses

Jake Nelson March 19, 2020 No Comments

The Reserve Bank has cut the official cash rate to 0.25 per cent from 0.5 per cent with banks set to have $90 Billion at their disposal to lend to…

Aus Post Signature Policy Results In Missing Parcels, Queensland Lifts Truck Curfews

Jake Nelson March 19, 2020 No Comments

Freight companies such as Australia Post, Star Track, Toll, DHL and FedEx are facing a backlash with CE and audio distributors reporting a spike in missing goods. The problem according…

Dutton Vows To Come Down “Like Tonne Of Bricks” On Panic-Buyer Buses

Jake Nelson March 19, 2020 No Comments

Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton has slammed anecdotal reports of city-dwellers travelling to rural supermarkets by the busload and buying out stock. Speaking to 2GB’s Ray Hadley this morning, Mr…

Facebook Gives $100m To Small Biz To Offset Impact Of Coronavirus

Computer Daily News March 19, 2020 No Comments

SAN FRANCISCO: Facebook plans to award US$100 million in cash grants and ad credits for up to 30,000 small businesses in more than 30 countries to address the economic impact…

Harvey Norman Oz Sales Up 9%, International Takes A Pounding

Elise Reid March 19, 2020 No Comments

With Australia’s COVID-19 panic buying extending into consumer electronics, Harvey Norman has posted strong sales – though many of its international stores are dragging on this growth. This morning on…

Fujifilm May Have Covid 19 Cure

Computer Daily News March 19, 2020 No Comments

TOKYO: Shares in Japan’s Fujifilm Holdings, maker of the famous camera and film equipment, have surged 15 percent after a Chinese official said the anti-flu drug Avigan, made by s…