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ACCC Preps New Probe On Comms Industry Issues

Computer Daily News August 8, 2016 No Comments

Australia’s communications industry is to be the subject of a searching new inquiry conducted by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission. The inquiry will examine a wide range of issues…

Dodgy Kleenmaid Director Found Guilty of Fraud.

David Richards August 6, 2016 No Comments

A former director of leading appliance company Kleenmaid, is facing a hefty jail term after he was found guilty in the Brisbane District Court on Friday, of fraud. Bradley Young,…

AGL Pledge To Build Virtual Power Plant In SA

Fergus Halliday August 5, 2016 No Comments

Energy company AGL has revealed its intent to construct “the world’s largest battery storage ‘virtual power plant’” in South Australia. Excess power generated through solar is expected to play a…

Exclusive: Alcatel To Reveal New Smartphones & VR Tech To IFA

Fergus Halliday August 5, 2016 No Comments

With the Australian arrival of their Idol 4S handset imminent, Alcatel are in a strong spot for the upcoming IFA Conference in Berlin. Alcatel’s Regional Director for Product Management David…

ACCC Turns Attention To Telecomms Sector

Fergus Halliday August 5, 2016 No Comments

The ACCC will have its eye on the Australian communications industry in 2017 with the regular set to conduct a market study on the sector. ACCC Chairman Rod Sims announced the…

In-Car Stuff Beckons Samsung

Computer Daily News August 5, 2016 No Comments

Samsung is said to be in advanced talks to buy some or all of the operations of auto-parts maker Magneti Marelli from Fiat Chrysler. The bits that interest Samsung are…

Electric Cars Fuel Boom For Australian Lithium Supplies

Computer Daily News August 5, 2016 No Comments

With international sales of electric vehicles and mobile phones booming – especially in China and the USA – Australia is now well placed to profit from soaring sales of lithium,…

Intel Forced to Recall Smartwatch

David Richards August 5, 2016 No Comments

Intel has recalled all of its Basis Peak smartwatches, which Australias were able to only buy online, after they were found to overheat, causing users to suffer blisters and skin…

Exclusive: Hitachi Reenters Consumer Electronics Market Senior Samsung Hire

David Richards August 4, 2016 No Comments

As exclusively tipped by ChannelNews, Hitachi Australia is set to reenter the consumer electronics market in Australia. The Japanese company, who have in the past been selling their TVs and selected…

MS In Biggest Bond Sale Ever

Computer Daily News August 3, 2016 No Comments

Microsoft has raised US$19.75 billion in the third-largest US corporate bond sale of the year. It will use the funds for its planned purchase of LinkedIn. It could have raised…