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Crackdown On 457 Visa Plan: ITC Industries May Evade Worst

Computer Daily News November 21, 2016 No Comments

The ITC industries may be able to escape the worst cuts to Australia’s 457 visa scheme, which allows companies to employ foreign workers if locals are not available. The Coalition…

Avation Scores ANZ Distribution Rights For iRoom Accessories

Fergus Halliday November 21, 2016 No Comments

Established distributor of audio visual and control solutions Avation is now the exclusive distribution partner for iRoom’s suite of iPad docking and control packages. iRoom CEO Marc Hofer said “we…

Google Takes Action Against Pixel Resellers

Fergus Halliday November 18, 2016 No Comments

Google has taken action against 200 owners of their new Pixel smartphone after they violated the device’s terms of service. The buyers purchased their Pixel phones through Project Fi before…

Qualcomm Unveil FastCharge 4.0

Fergus Halliday November 18, 2016 No Comments

Smartphone processor outfit Qualcomm have unveiled the next iteration of their popular Snapdragon processor, which in turn will highlighted the potential of their Quick Charge 4.0 technology. Qualcomm didn’t go…

Best Buy Profits Climb 55% As They Learn How To Compete Against Amazon

David Richards November 18, 2016 No Comments

Best Buy the No. 1 U.S. electronics retailer, has reported a 55% jump in profits, despite sales taking a hit due to the recall of a Samsung washing machine and…

Telstra To Reap $10 Billion Over NBN, Reveals 5G Plans

Fergus Halliday November 17, 2016 No Comments

Speaking at the company’s investor day in Sydney on Thursday morning, Telstra has outlined a bright future for shareholders. The telecom said it expects to receive up to $8 billion…

Ombudsman Report Reveals NBN Complaints Have Almost Doubled

Fergus Halliday November 17, 2016 No Comments

Data from this year’s Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman’s annual report has revealed that general NBN complaints almost doubled to 13,406. Its the highest level for general complaints directed at the NBN,…

Toshiba Extends Mass Battery Recall

Fergus Halliday November 17, 2016 No Comments

More battery problems have emerged for Toshiba, after the ACCC extended the company’s January recall to include batteries supplied with or as replacements for their Satellite range. It’s the latest…

JB Hi-Fi Recognized For Helping Hands Charity Program

Fergus Halliday November 17, 2016 No Comments

While Gerry Harvey was telling journalists to piss off, JB Hi-Fi CEO Richard Murray was garnering accolades for his company’s contributions to charity. JB Hi-Fi’s Helping Hands giving program was…

Landlords Considering Imminent Legal Action Over Masters

Fergus Halliday November 16, 2016 No Comments

The legal and financial shadow of Masters continues to hang over Woolworths, with a report out of BusinessDay saying that landlords who leased their sites to Woolworths for use as…