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The US is taking on Google in a huge antitrust case. It could change the face of online search

The US Department of Justice (DoJ) has filed an antitrust lawsuit against Google for unlawful monopolisation. The department says Google’s conduct harms competition and consumers, and reduces the ability of new innovative companies to develop and compete. It’s the most important monopolisation case in the US since 1998, when the DoJ brought proceedings against Microsoft.

Vital Signs: Google's huge market share doesn't automatically make it a monopoly

The United States Department of Justice (DoJ) has filed a lawsuit accusing Google of using “anticompetitive tactics to maintain and extend its monopolies in the markets” for search and advertising. It is the most significant antitrust case since the US government took on Microsoft in 1998 for using its dominant position as the provider of the Windows operating system to force PC makers to bundle its Internet Explorer web browser.

Winning Digital Transformation in ANZ: IDC

IDC has announced this year’s winners of its Digital Transformation (DX) Awards for Australia and New Zealand. The Awards recognise the achievements of organisations that have successfully digitised one or multiple areas of their business through the application of digital and disruptive technologies.

Study finds digital transformation in government still a work in progress

A survey of 40 Australian federal government decision-makers has found one quarter state their agency did not have an approved digital transformation strategy, while 50% are implementing transformation programmes now.

$600M upgrade for Navy Information systems

The Morrison Government has announced a $A600 million investment in a new Fleet Information Environment for the Australian Defence Force’s (ADF) maritime communications.

Estonia is a 'digital republic' – what that means and why it may be everyone's future

People around the globe have been watching the build up to the US election with disbelief. Particularly confusing to many is the furore over postal ballots, which the US president, Donald Trump is insisting will lead to large-scale voter fraud – despite a complete lack of evidence to back this. And yet this issue has become a central feature of the debate.

Government's $800m Digital Business plan will let you access myGov with facial recognition

An A$800 million JobMaker Digital Business Plan has been released to support economic recovery in the wake of COVID-19. Treasurer Josh Frydenberg said the package is targeted at building on this digital transformation of Australian businesses to drive productivity and income growth and create jobs. The plan includes a controversial Digital Identity system the government says will make it easier to engage “with government services, and in future, the private sector”.

Groupe io adds Process Automation toolkit

Collaboration software developer Groupe.io has announced the roll out of process automation capabilities to help organizations improve operational efficiency and compliance.

NBN Co and CSIRO to examine digital transformation

Under a new agreement, NBN Co and CSIRO are to explore skills, infrastructure and support needed by industries to accelerate their digital transformation. The study will combine NBN Co’s deep knowledge of broadband traffic patterns across its national network and CSIRO’s expert analysis and modelling capability.

NZ smart voicemail software startup secures $600K

New Zealand-based voicemail software start-up, Vxt, has expanded its services into Australia after securing NZD$600,000 in seed funding.

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