The limitations of DIY cloud mean that if you don't want to use public cloud, it might be better to ask 'Should this be cloud at all?'.

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The technology giant files a patent for displays that can be ripped apart to share information.

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Google CEO Sundar Pichai sees the world moving from a mobile first to artificial intelligence first.

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Microsoft has rolled out a new cheap tier of storage for data that isn't accessed frequently, offering a kind of answer to Amazon's Glacier.

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Infostealing malware discovered by Zscaler terminates any installed anti-virus software to steal personal data - and the only way to get rid of it is to completely reset the phone

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Microsoft accidentally announces Flow, a new tool for business users to automate messaging and data-sharing between Microsoft and third-party business apps.

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The network will use Huawei's network technology to support high-bandwidth applications including 4K video and datacentre services.

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NEC Australia has been contracted by the federal government to develop the new Biometric Identification System that will give law enforcement agencies access to fingerprints, palm prints, and facial images.

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While the use of internet has increased across the board in both capital cities and non-urban areas, there is still a disparity when it comes to access.

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After more than a year of operating as an individual company, Megaport has reported a negative net operating cash flow of AU$5.5 million, though its customer receipts are on the rise.

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Geoblocking should be permitted, a fair use exception for copyright infringement should be implemented, and the awarding of patents should be more restricted, according to the Productivity Commission.

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Gumtree Australia has confirmed some customer information was compromised in a security incident on its website last weekend.

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The chairman of one of Vodafone Australia's co-owners has said he is pleased with the telco's performance as it seeks a return to profitability.

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The local arm of IBM has copped a AU$72 million profit drop, posting AU$82 million in pre-tax profit for 2015, while parting with AU$590 million in software licencing and business service fees to related entities.

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Those living in rural and remote Australia will begin being connected to NBN's satellite service at a current rate of 5,000 premises per month.

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From May 2, Optus prepaid customers will not have data from using Spotify, Google Play Music, and Pandora count towards their monthly quotas.

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Vodafone has followed Telstra's move to offer its 4G network to MVNOs, with Kogan Mobile to gain access in June.

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TPG is looking to expand bandwidth capacity to service the acceleration of traffic to the cloud.

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In an analysis based on data allowance, download speed, upload speed, and pricing per GB, NBN's satellite has been ranked ahead of other broadband satellite services worldwide.

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Why Apple's 13-year long growth streak came to an end is pretty clear - people are buying less stuff, especially iPhones - but a deeper look at the numbers brings up a number of disturbing questions.

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It's thinner than a MacBook Air, and has a better display.

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Microsoft is exploring new storage technologies that could shrink, for example, Facebook's exabyte cold-storage datacenter to a cubic millimeter.

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Thunderbolt is 5 years old and ready to go mainstream after years on the sidelines. Last week's NAB 2016 is the show for video production, where 4k practically demands Thunderbolt speeds. The biggest surprise: Thunderbolt 3 is taking off because of PC adoption.

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Mozilla fixes critical bugs in Firefox 46 and makes progress in Firefox 47 on moving to a plugin-free future for video streaming.

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Global smartphone shipments declined three percent year on year in the first quarter of 2016.

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Marketing for the G5 has been costly for LG in the first quarter but strong sales of TVs and home appliances boosted its profit by 65 percent, the South Korean tech giant has said.

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Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has launched a startup relocation program in a bid to draw entrepreneurial talent and new jobs to the state.

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Queensland's premier has called on the state's former government director-general to bring forward his review of ride-booking services, saying there needs to be a decision made soon.

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The streaming provider will reposition as a digital consumer, ecommerce, and entertainment service while under administration, according to the chief executive.

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Wholesalers including AldiMobile, Woolworths, and Telechoice can now access Telstra's 4G network ahead of its intended launch in June 2016.

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Vodafone now has 15.2 percent total mobile market share, while Telstra holds 41.1 percent and Optus 22.7 percent, with the no-contract segment rising again.

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Woodside currently runs 3 million data calculations per day at its Pluto LNG Park with the help of 200,000 sensors.

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The rolling out of more services by telcos can drive the industry's compound annual growth rate of 3 percent in four to five years, according to a Deloitte report.

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A lab dedicated to the development of narrowband Internet of Things applications and technology has been opened in the UK by Huawei and Vodafone.

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The guidelines that agencies must abide by when blocking websites have been published, as have the terms of reference for the long-awaited USO review.

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ANZ CEO Shayne Elliot has said the launch of ANZ Apple Pay was in direct response to the 'hounding' he received on Twitter and via email.

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Samsung's mobile division has posted 3.89 trillion won ($3.4 billion) in operating profits out of 6.68 trillion won ($5.83 billion) for the first quarter of 2016 thanks to strong sales of the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge -- its strongest performance in nearly two years.

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Cheetah Mobile has over 2.3 billion app installs, third most in the world after Google and Facebook. But, it sees its future in AI and wants to tap China's strengths to make consumer-facing robots.

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ANZ customers will be able to use Apple Pay to make contactless payments using the latest Apple Watch or iPhone.

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CEO Brian Krzanich dubs cloud "the most important trend shaping the future of the smart, connected world"

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Microsoft is offering up to $12,000 worth of free support to anyone who makes a prepaid commitment to Azure.

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"We're testing in ordinary traffic, so it's not in a fenced-off area, it's in real traffic, with real people and real cars," said Volvo's Erik Coelingh.

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While privacy and regulation will slow the pace of adoption, AI will bring some profound changes to healthcare.

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Pirate Bay users have been hit with talking crypto-ransomware, according to security researchers.

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The company that lets businesses build corporate chatrooms reveals a sneak peek of what new features are heading to fast-growing communications platform.

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Finding a model for securing the Internet of Things is a complicated process: MIPS-focused prpl thinks virtualisation will play a key role.

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Personal data like the name of your pet and even your daily routine are what cybercriminals are looking to steal, warn experts.

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Microsoft's latest Fast Ring build for the Windows 10 preview also introduces Cortana search for Office 365.

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Tasmanians don't need Labor's promise to deliver a fibre connection if elected, as they can already choose to spend thousands of their own money on NBN's fibre-on-demand product, according to the federal government.

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American Express has confirmed the launch of Samsung Pay in Australia will be happening very soon, with the credit card giant gearing up for its arrival.

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Amazon Web Services has announced the availability of its 40TB and 80TB Snowball in Australia to persuade more customers to move their on-premises data into the cloud.

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Telstra's long-serving chair is being replaced by John Mullen ahead of taking up her role as UTS chancellor.

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'Labor will make it happen,' Jason Clare has said in regards to the west coast of Tasmania receiving fibre NBN connections.

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HTC has announced the launch of a $100 million accelerator program targeted at startups operating in the virtual reality space.

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The electronics company has launched its inexpensive, digital radio-enabled smartphone in Australia for just AU$449 outright.

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While few individuals are choosing to upgrade their NBN connection to full fibre, even fewer councils and corporate bodies are going with an upgrade from NBN.

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The Chinese tech giant's Australian operation is booming, having recorded a rise across profit, revenue, and assets.

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LG Display is focusing its display panel productions on TVs rather than smartphones and PC monitors as the global IT market, after years of growth, hits a snag.

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The federal government has revealed Berlin as the fourth location for its AU$11 million startup landing pad initiative.

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It turns out even the FBI, which turned to an outside party to unlock the phone, doesn't know the hack works.

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Pitney Bowes is best known for its systems for mailing and shipping, but is launching a Commerce Cloud with a series of tech partners to expand its market.

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If you're looking to gain qualifications in Microsoft technologies, you're probably going to have to pay more for them come July.

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The hybrid cloud is an option that more companies are turning to as they recognize the need for a combination of public and private cloud options for storing data. Find out the latest in Tech Pro Research's new report.

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Adobe adds Document Cloud support for Box and Microsoft OneDrive and announces a host of updates to improve PDF management on mobile and in the cloud.

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Anyone using a work email on Exchange can now add their account to Gmail.

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French health gadget maker, best know for its smartwatches and fitness trackers will become part of the Nokia Technologies business.

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After flagging an upcoming transformation in February, Spark has announced changes to the executive teams for several of its business arms.

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Gartner predicts worldwide security spending on the Internet of Things will reach $348 million this year, a figure up 23.7 percent from 2015.

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Verizon's Data Breach Investigations Report highlights how phishing fits into the broader data breach landscape. Why? People still keep clicking.

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Samsung Pay was the most used mobile payment app that supports both online and offline usage out of Android apps in South Korea last month, a local app ranker has said.

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Unsuccessful negotiations with rival streaming service Stan over its AU$11.7 million worth of redeemable preference shares have led to Quickflix entering voluntary administration.

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SK Hynix saw its profit drop 18 percent for the first quarter as, like its rivals Samsung and Micron, it attempts to steer through the lowered demand for memory chips from the PC and mobile markets.

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In light of the recent cybercriminal attack on the Bangladesh Bank, SWIFT has acknowledged that the scheme involved altering its software on the bank's computers to hide evidence of fraudulent transfers.

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The NSW government is investing in a more reliable radio network with better coverage for its emergency and law-enforcement services.

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Market suspects the shutdown was due to iTunes Movies' inclusion of a controversial Hong Kong movie, which was banned on the Chinese mainland due to its political standpoint.

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After a dramatic rescue from debt last year, South Korea's third-largest smartphone maker is to commence another restructuring that will cut its workforce by half due to a failure to find new investors.

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OpenStack works well -- if you have the right people. To make sure your IT people have the skills they need, the OpenStack Foundation has launched a certification program.

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Engine maker will use Microsoft's Internet of Things and machine learning services to spot trends and improve aircraft efficiency.

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Forcing users to think up new passwords too often could make you less secure, not more.

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DARPA looks for suppliers to create a secure system to keep communications safe from hacker attacks.

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Devices from pacemakers to cars could be rendered useless by ransomware infections, warns a think tank.

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New tech and innovative business models are changing the shape of tech employment.

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