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  • iiNet quits Conroy's filter trial

    iiNet has decided to withdraw its application to participate in the Federal Government's internet filtering trial.

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    The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has issued its telecommunications consumer protection guidelines in response to calls for a simpler set of rules for telcos and users alike.

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  • An open letter to Stephen Conroy

    As a veteran IT security consultant with first-hand experience working at two of Australia's largest ISP/telcos, encompassing the installing and configuration of many of the filtering technologies currently on the market, I am writing to express my deep concerns about your proposed internet filter.

  • The war against VoIP: How long can the telcos fight?

    Voice over IP has reached some major milestones in 2008 in both the enterprise and consumer ends of the market but how long can traditional telcos continue to fight against this disruptive technology?

  • AFP's high-tech unit let Rome burn

    The "Anonymous" hacker group gave Australia's police forces a month's warning that it was going to attack the Federal Government. Why didn't the Australian Federal Police's electronic crimes unit do anything about it?

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