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Kevin Russell Leaves Telstra After 18 Months, 6 Months Less Than He Lasted At Optus

David Richards September 6, 2017 No Comments

First It was Vodafone, then Optus, now Kevin Russell the former group executive of consumer and small business at Telstra has again been moved on after just 18 months. Russell…

Foxtel & Dendy Offer Home Viewing One Week After Film Release

Roma Christian September 5, 2017 No Comments

Dendy and Foxtel have partnered to create a “more sustainable distribution strategy“, offering on-demand streaming of “selected” niche films and documentaries just one week after cinema release. The first film…

Harvey Norman Shake Up Franchisee & Supplier Dynamic, Will Not Guarantee Loans

Roma Christian September 5, 2017 No Comments

Just days after changing the accounting treatment for franchisee receivables listed in their 2017 accounts, Harvey Norman franchisees could have less favourable supplier trading terms, following the retailer’s announcement it…

eBay Australia Dismisses Threat Of Amazon

Jon Bragg September 5, 2017 No Comments

Newly appointed eBay Australia managing director Tim MacKinnon has claimed Amazon may not live up to expectations when it launches in Australia. MacKinnon, who was previously eBay Australia’s chief marketing…

LG Electronics A Winner As ACCC Loses Another Case

Computer Daily News September 4, 2017 No Comments

For the second time in a week, the Federal Court has dismissed a case brought by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission. On Friday the court dismissed proceedings brought by…

Retailers Unite To Combat Amazon Entry, Launch Innovation Accelerator

Roma Christian September 4, 2017 No Comments

Retail industry body NORA (National Online Retailers Association) has partnered with corporate accelerator, Slingshot, to launch Australia’s first retail technology program which will develop ideas to solve the problems faced by…

Western Digital Apologise To Toshiba, Addresses Apple’s Concerns

Roma Christian September 4, 2017 No Comments

Western Digital’s CEO has offered his apologies to Toshiba’s Chief Executive Officer, Satoshi Tsunakawa, for “friction” amidst discussion of the sale of the Japanese manufacturer’s memory chip business. Ties between…

IFA 2017: Ecovacs Unveil Google Home Enabled Vacuum Robot Prior To Australian Debut

Roma Christian September 4, 2017 No Comments

Ecovacs Robotics unveiled its newest robotic vacuum range at IFA 2017 in Berlin, inclusive of the DEEBOT OZMO 930 model which features Google Home support. The newly released range includes…

CBS Loan Channel Ten $143m To Pay Debts, Sale Not Yet Approved

Roma Christian September 4, 2017 No Comments

US broadcasting behemoth, CBS, has repaid $142.7 million of Channel Ten’s debts, 24 hours past the deadline of August 31st. The debt includes bank fees and loans made to shareholder…

Roku Files For US$100m IPO

Jon Bragg September 4, 2017 No Comments

Roku has filed for a initial public offering of up to US$100 million ($125.6 million) on the Nasdaq. According to Roku’s filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, it…