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Lithium Processors May Fall Short Of Electric Car Demands

Computer Daily News August 9, 2017 No Comments

Demand for battery-grade lithium compounds is expected to skyrocket in coming decades on soaring demand for electric cars. While there is plenty of lithium about, battery makers and other end-users…

Fuji Xerox A/NZ Scandal: Tokyo Tightens The Reins

Computer Daily News August 9, 2017 No Comments

Japanese printing giant Fuji Xerox has named new board appointments to keep watch on its Australian and NZ operations, following the accounting scandal which saw previous management overstate revenue by…

Xero Signs Up 100 Oz Banks, Other Financial Bodies

Computer Daily News August 9, 2017 No Comments

New Zealand based accountancy software provider Xero – a major competitor for the Sydney-based MYOB – says it has signed up 100 Australian financial institutions as it looks to make…

Security Vulnerabilities Found In Solar Panels

David Richards August 9, 2017 No Comments

Thousands of Australian homes that use solar panels and connect back to the electricity grid could be targeted by hackers a Dutch researcher has said. Willem Westerhof found 17 vulnerabilities…

Ambertech Shares Fall After Company Announces Loss

David Richards August 9, 2017 No Comments

Sydney-based Ambertech, who back in June, failed to tell the market that they had lost key consumer accounts has announced that they are facing losses of up to $800,000 and…

Samsung Heir Could Face 12-Year Sentence

Jon Bragg August 8, 2017 No Comments

Prosecutors in the corruption case involving Samsung Electronics vice chairman Jay Y. Lee have recommended the heir be handed a 12-year prison sentence. In a trial ongoing since April, the…

Savant Acquires Home Audio Brand Artison

Jon Bragg August 8, 2017 No Comments

Home automation company Savant has acquired audio components manufacturer Artison, best known for its range of integrated speakers, subwoofers and soundbars. Savant said the acquisition would expand its Pro Audio offering…

Hell! Musk Running Short Of Cash

Computer Daily News August 8, 2017 No Comments

Elon Musk – the American who has promised to supply South Australia with a huge wind-powered energy battery farm within 100 days or it will be free – is facing…

Musk’s SA Visit Helped Business Confidence Jump 4.7pc: Morgan

Computer Daily News August 8, 2017 No Comments

Business confidence across Australia rose 5.2 points, up 4.7pc, in July to 117.0, the highest level since last year’s Federal election, according to Roy Morgan Research. And at least part…

Westpac Pumps $40m Into Digital Payments Player Zip

Computer Daily News August 8, 2017 No Comments

Westpac has pumped $40 million into ASX-listed digital payments company Zip for 17.11 percent equity, and the two companies have formed a strategic relationship to explore the rollout of Zip’s…