Telecom company United Networks changes its name to ‘Hubify’
Riddhi Jain,
                                    5 years ago                                            
                2 min read
Australian telecommunications giant United Networks has been renamed to Hubify Ltd, after a shareholder vote that was held last week. The company that traded on the ASX under the ticker code UNL will now trade under HFY, effective Monday, 9th November 2020. United Networks says...        
Empired and Western Power sign IT supply deal
Riddhi Jain,
                                    5 years ago                                            
                2 min read
Empired, a managed services provider has secured a master IT supply contract with  Western Power, an electricity network builder. The contract has been signed for a duration of three years. It involves a provision to develop, enhance and integrate core business systems across a broad...        
“Government’s 5G Vision: Two Spectrum Auctions Set for 2021”
Riddhi Jain,
                                    5 years ago                                            
                2 min read
In the latest tech news, the federal government of Australia has plans to conduct two 5G spectrum auctions next year. The auction will be held for both upper and lower bands. The announcement was made by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) ACMA Announces...        
Technology solutions provider Diamond IT hires Luke Russel as new GM Sydney
Riddhi Jain,
                                    5 years ago                                            
                2 min read
New South Wales-based technology solutions provider Diamond IT has announced the appointment of its new General Manager for the Sydney region, Luke Russel. Russel brings years of operational, strategic and commercial experience and expertise with him to the Sydney Office. Robert Buck, Managing Director of...        
Optus acquires Amaysim for $250 million; launches its own MVNO: Gomo
Riddhi Jain,
                                    5 years ago                                            
                3 min read
In a big move, Australian telecom company Optus has acquired Aussie mobile virtual network operators. Amaysim for a consideration of $250 million. Optus also acquired 3 other MVNO brands – Jeenee, OVO and Vaya. These 3 MVNOs  had been acquired by Amaysim in the past...        
Tech Data Australia launches IaaS cloud platform via Macquarie
Riddhi Jain,
                                    5 years ago                                            
                2 min read
Multinational IT products and services distribution firm Tech Data Australia has launched its new wholesale IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service) cloud-based platform which will be hosted by Macquarie Cloud Services. The new wholesale service offering includes data backup, disaster recovery, data centre expansion as well...        
Board International appoints first local ANZ Chief
Riddhi Jain,
                                    5 years ago                                            
                2 min read
Board International, a business intelligence and corporate performance management (CPM) software vendor recently shared an exciting new development. The company has appointed its first local channel chief, Christopher Wilkins. First Local Channel Chief Christopher Wilkins The news of Wilkins’ appointment is part of a bigger...        
Sourced Group launches cloud security spin-off Kivera
Riddhi Jain,
                                    5 years ago                                            
                2 min read
The Sourced Group has unveiled its new cloud security company and product named Kivera. The company recently received fresh funding in the form of a staggering $2.5 million from existing investor, Round 13 Capital. Sourced Group’s Kivera to Launch in Early 2021 Sourced Group’s brand...        
Should Google and Facebook pay for news in Australia? The ACCC’s media code says, YES
Riddhi Jain,
                                    5 years ago                                            
                10 min read
After 18 months of negotiations with US technology giants Google and Facebook ending without agreement, the Australian government asked the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) on April 20th 2020 to create a draft legislation to address the imbalance of bargaining power between digital platforms...        
IT services provider Trimantium GrowthOps delists from the ASX
Riddhi Jain,
                                    5 years ago                                            
                2 min read
Australian IT services provider Trimantium GrowthOps has announced that it will be delisting from the ASX after 2 years of trading publically. GrowthOps revealed that the Australian Securities Exchange accepted its application to be delisted from its official list. The company now seeks the shareholders’...        




