Microsoft receives about 6,500 complaints globally from people. Microsoft released findings of its 2021 Global Tech Support Scam Research report that looks at tech support scams and their impact on consumers. The new findings reveal Australians are among those most likely to fall victim to tech support fraud, second only to India…
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Grid-forming technology is pivotal in maintaining grid stability. The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) has supported Edify Energy with project finance for construction of Australia’s largest approved grid-forming battery in Darlington Point, outside of Griffith in regional NSW. The 150 MW/300 MWh energy storage portfolio designed and developed by Edify…
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Creating stability and scalability across technology stack. Macquarie Telecom, part of Macquarie Telecom Group, today announced its work with City Beach has resulted in the retailer reporting its smoothest peak retail season, which occurred against a backdrop of record online sales across Australia. With support from Macquarie, City Beach expanded…
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Upload speeds on both the 100/20 and Ultrafast speed tiers were also higher in New Zealand. New Zealand and Australian consumers on fibre to the premises connections receive very similar download speeds. The report also shows New Zealand has more consistent performance during the evening hours, but Australian consumers on…
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Over half of manufacturing firms are monitoring the sustainability impacts of their supply chains. Manufacturing firms are some of Australia’s best performers on sustainability, according to a new report from Microsoft ANZ and a research team led by Dr Chris Brauer, Director of Innovation at Goldsmiths, University of London. These findings stand…
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Affected Australian organisations should take appropriate action. Background / What has happened? Microsoft has disclosed a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in the Microsoft Support Diagnostic Tool (MSDT). This vulnerability, dubbed “Follina”, can be exploited by an attacker sending a URL to a vulnerable machine. Successful exploitation allows an attacker…
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The primary goal is to prevent fraud and identify threats advance. Australia’s spending on AI systems will grow to $US3.6 billion in 2025, representing a compounded annual growth rate of 24.4 per cent for the period of 2020-25. Organisations have increased their investment in artificial intelligence (AI) to keep up…
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Commpete appreciates the many years of commitment to the telecommunications. Commpete, Australia’s peak body for challenger telecommunications brands, congratulates Anthony Albanese and the Australian Labor Party on the historic victory in the federal election. In particular, Commpete wishes to recognise the re-election of Michelle Rowland and looks forward to working…
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Almost 50 per cent of Australians do little research when choosing their Internet provider. New research from Commonwealth Bank has revealed finding a cheaper Internet offer is the main reason Australians switch their telecommunications provider but admit to doing little research when it comes to choosing which one to go…
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Like all professional sports, COVID-19 had a big impact on cricket. Cricket is widely regarded as Australia’s national summer sport, and the Boxing Day Test is one of the biggest matches on the cricketing calendar. However, for those working behind the scenes to bring the game to life locally and…
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