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Service Stream shares fall sharply
NBN builder breaches its banking covenants as the loss of NBN contract continues to weigh heavily on the company.
Google facing new antitrust probe: source
US regulators investigating whether its web display advertising breaches competition laws.
Kim Dotcom claims ownership over two-step verification patent
Revelation precariously places some of world’s largest companies at risk of patent violation.
Huawei Australia posts record revenue
Chinese telecom equipment giant's local unit marks its most successful year down under.
Ichan seeks up to $7bn for Dell bid
Aims to give Dell shareholders a firm alternative to Michael Dell's bid to take the company private.
Microsoft beats Google in Xbox patent case
Ruling allows Microsoft to continue selling the Xbox in the US.
Microsoft to build two data centers in Australia
Aims to expand its Windows Azure offering.
CEET trials new tool to combat network energy efficiency
Breakthrough expected to push telcos into considering the energy efficiency of their networks.
US Judge looks at giving Govt the upper hand in Apple e-book case
Judge to consider whether the Justice Department can present evidence of an Apple conspiracy.
GameStop improves outlook after Xbox One news
Company counts on a boost from console sales later this year.
Twitter introduces two-factor authentication
Micro blogging site begins rolling out an optional "login verification" service to thwart hackers.
NBN Co buys TransACT FttH network
NBN Co to pay iiNet $9 million for the network, which currently covers around 8,500 premises.
Australia better at embracing new technology than the US: LivePerson's CEO
Web engagement company's boss Rob LoCascio says major US companies are "stuck" when it comes to technology.
NICTA appoints two new board members
Founding member Brand Hoff set to leave the organisation.
Very close to the worst case cyber security scenario: Kaspersky
Cyber-terrorism and state-sponsored cyber-attacks are fast becoming a reality, says Kaspersky.
Lenovo climbs up the PC mountain
The Chinese PC maker is a sliver away from unseating HP as the world's top PC maker by shipments, as it get s ready to post a hefty rise in quarterly profit.
HP raise 2013 earnings outlook
PC maker's quarterly results beat expectations as CEO Meg Whitman's turnaround plan takes hold.
Wallets a burden for consumers: study
PayPal talks up public appetite for digital wallets.
Telstra to slash more jobs
Telco poised for further cuts after revealing restructure of internal operations, IT divisions.
Microsoft unveils Xbox One
Microsoft's first gaming console in eight years will come with exclusive video and software content, including a "Halo" series produced by Steven Spielberg.
ANZ bank signs up to IBM Watson engagement advisor
Bank to adopt the supercomputer's substantial number crunching ability in its wealth management division for customer service and engagement.
Apple CEO defends tax practices
Tim Cook insists there is 'no shifting going on', claims company pays all taxes.
Ireland rejects blame for Apple's low tax rate
The Irish government denies it has a special rate deal with the tech giant.
Intel CEO creates 'new devices' group
Brian Kraznich launches sweeping company reorganisation to make the top chipmaker more responsive to customers.
NBN Buzz
Risking Australia's telehealth future
NBN Co buys TransACT FttH network
NBN subcontractor decries pay, conditions
BUDGET 2013: Should the NBN escape budget scrutiny?
NBN is not failing: Conroy
Pulling the NBN debate out of the gutter
Breaking our NBN speed obsession
Former Telstra exec Ziggy Switkowski may lead Coalition's NBN: report
Emerging Tech
Wallets a burden for consumers: study
Australia better at embracing new technology than the US: LivePerson's CEO
ANZ bank signs up to IBM Watson engagement advisor
Microsoft’s Xbox One masterplan
Can BitCoin go mainstream?
Amazon's big bet on 'Coins'
Microsoft unveils Xbox One
ACCAN asks ACCC to crack down on in-app payments
Commentary
Why surfing the net should be like driving a car
The National Cyber Security Awareness Week may have been celebrated with a tsunami of studies and figures about the ominous threats flooding the internet. But is the deluge of numbers part of the problem or part of the solution?
NetSuite aims for 'Cloud Nine'
The cloud ERP vendor is starting to move up the software as a service food chain but it will have to surmount a few hurdles before its ready for big time.
Cash splashes and crashes the tech sector way
In the ultra-fluid technology sector, many an acquisition shock has paid off – and vice versa. Yahoo's big cheque for Tumblr isn’t the only deal that may be judged differently in hindsight.
Mark Zuckerberg's to-do list
A year on from its IPO, Facebook needs to work hard to keep its users engaged and improve the quality and sophistication of its advertising
Staying safe in today's digital world
Two-factor authentication might provide a good defence but consumers and businesses both have a shared responsibility when it comes to protecting their passwords.
What the next iPhone means for Apple
It’s unlikely that Apple pays much heed to the negative media attention thrown its way, but the next iteration of the iPhone could be the one to redefine how the market values the company.
The 'cognitive computing' con game
ANZ Banking Group may be keen to adopt the IBM Watson's big data technology but is the bank falling for a 'smoke and mirrors' trick.
Risking Australia's telehealth future
The political stoush about how much bandwidth Australians really need threatens to stifle the conversation needed to deliver the services of the future.
Beware the "irrational" hacker
While the prospect of an all-out cyber war between nations is unlikely, it's the nebulous collective of hacktivists, extremists and rogue states that has the White House worried.
Telstra rings in a new operations era
The communications giant has laid out its plan to adjust to a more competitive digital environment while also easing exposure to its traditional platform-centric business.
Microsoft’s Xbox One masterplan
Microsoft's next generation gaming console feels like a carbon copy of its predecessor. But its features also reveal Microsoft’s new intent, the Xbox One aspires to be something far more important.
Can BitCoin go mainstream?
As the dust settles on Bitcoin’s flurry of rallies and crashes there is mounting speculation about its potential longevity. But whichever way you look at it, the virtual currency is being taken more seriously than ever.
Amazon's big bet on 'Coins'
The online retailer has spent millions depositing its virtual currency to Kindle users but the real trick will be to convince them that it provides the right bang for their buck.
China's box of internet secrets
Beijing may be keen to use the internet as a tool against its fight against corruption but it's also petrified of the threat it can pose to continued party rule.