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Google Still Eyeing Old Power Station As HQ – After 2021

Computer Daily News November 3, 2016 No Comments

Google has extended its lease of office space opposite the Sydney Star casino, despite also looking to eventually take over the historic but currently disused and somewhat ugly – but…

Oracle Oz Names New MD Six Months After Ebbeck Exit

Computer Daily News November 3, 2016 No Comments

Finding the right person takes time, it seems. After being leader-less, officially at least, since June, Oracle Australia yesterday revealed it as has now hired former Citrix exec Rob Willis,…

Telstra Continues To Lead In NBN Co’s Latest Quarterly Report

Fergus Halliday November 2, 2016 No Comments

The ACCC has rolled out its latest NBN Wholesale Market Indicators Report, with numbers revealing both the continued dominance of Telstra when it comes to wholesale access services. All up,…

Sony Profits Plunge 86%

David Richards November 2, 2016 No Comments

Sony profits have plunged 86% as the Japanese Company struggles to compete in a volatile market. The Company that is emerging from years of restructuring is desperately trying to refocusing…

Serious Questions Raised About Harvey Norman Franchisees + ‘Jobs For Life’.

David Richards November 2, 2016 No Comments

Serious questions have been raised about the way in which retailer Harvey Norman run their business and whether their 673 franchisees are “independent” or are controlled by Harvey Norman. One…

Apple Gains, Tablets Slip In Latest IDC Numbers

Fergus Halliday November 1, 2016 No Comments

According to estimates provided by the IDC, the last quarter of 2016 saw the tablet market slip 14.7% to 43 million units shipped. It’s the eighth quarter in a row…

RIISE Expand ANZ Lineup With ZEISS VR

Fergus Halliday November 1, 2016 No Comments

Local distributor RIISE has secured the Australian and New Zealand distribution rights for ZEISS’ range of virtual reality headsets. The move into the VR space builds on both massive growth…

Online Retailer To Pay MS $250K

Computer Daily News November 1, 2016 No Comments

Australian online retailer and Microsoft partner PC Case Gear has agreed to pay the software giant $250,000 in damages over a copyright infringement case brought by Microsoft. PC Case Gear…

Kogan Caught Out, Recall Issued For Dodgy Drones

Fergus Halliday October 31, 2016 No Comments

Kogan has been caught out selling questionable grey imported drones that, according to Australian authorities, did not meet Australian electrical certifications. The online retailer, who has bypassed Harvey Norman (the…

ACCC Chairman Warns Tech Start-Up Buyouts May Become Regulated

Jon Bragg October 31, 2016 No Comments

The chairman of the ACCC Rod Sims has suggested changes to legislation could be used to allow the regulator to oversee acquisitions of tech start-ups by larger companies. Increased regulation of buyouts would be…