Ben Grubb

Ben Grubb is the author of popular Australian technology blog, Tech Wired.

Having had experience working as an IT professional, Grubb brings a wealth of hands-on knowledge to the job of writing about the IT industry.

At iTnews, Grubb’s favourite job is attempting to decipher what technology-related policies are being discussed at Australian Parliament House and how they impact the industry.

Recent articles by Ben Grubb

Auditor-General slams Vic Govt data security flaws

Auditor-General slams Vic Govt data security flaws

No CIO + no security policy = huge risks.
Ben Grubb Nov 26 2009, 4:48PM Security
Whirlpool, Overclockers face 'malicious' security scare

Whirlpool, Overclockers face 'malicious' security scare

Were incidents related?
Ben Grubb Nov 25 2009, 8:45AM Security
Federal Government unveils a new CERT

Federal Government unveils a new CERT

Suspends CNVA program.
Ben Grubb Nov 24 2009, 10:17AM Security
Watchdog issues advert warning to Microsoft

Watchdog issues advert warning to Microsoft

Sends Microsoft a letter.
Ben Grubb Nov 19 2009, 6:19PM Security
NBNCo's Kaiser paid $450,000

NBNCo's Kaiser paid $450,000

Opposition cries foul.
Ben Grubb Nov 19 2009, 8:09AM Collaboration
Telstra: We are not an IT services company

Telstra: We are not an IT services company

CEO David Thodey rules out IT services.
Ben Grubb Nov 17 2009, 3:01PM Strategy
Virgin Blue "error" upgrades passengers to gold status

Virgin Blue "error" upgrades passengers to gold status

Friday the 13th strikes.
Ben Grubb Nov 14 2009, 9:43AM Software
Huawei bests Alcatel-Lucent in optical networking

Huawei bests Alcatel-Lucent in optical networking

Claims top spot on revenues, according to Ovum.
Ben Grubb Nov 11 2009, 4:42PM Collaboration
Jailbroken iPhones fall victim to Australian virus

Jailbroken iPhones fall victim to Australian virus

21-year-old hacker claims responsibility.
Ben Grubb Nov 9 2009, 3:22PM Hardware
Hackers descend on Sydney's GooglePlex for mashup jam

Hackers descend on Sydney's GooglePlex for mashup jam

Google hosts weekend code-fest to explore the use of government data.
Ben Grubb Nov 9 2009, 8:47AM Software
Telstra strike cancelled

Telstra strike cancelled

Strike called off as two out of three requests met.
Ben Grubb Nov 6 2009, 2:36PM Services
Telstra workers to strike

Telstra workers to strike

Begins this Friday.
Ben Grubb Nov 4 2009, 4:11PM Training & Development
Visa to drop signatures on credit card purchases by 2013

Visa to drop signatures on credit card purchases by 2013

Current technology is too "easy" to skim.
Ben Grubb Nov 3 2009, 12:22PM Security
Perth iX data centre in fire scare

Perth iX data centre in fire scare

Manual shutdown after smoke detected in data hall.
Ben Grubb Nov 3 2009, 12:20PM Services
Google to give Street View a refresh

Google to give Street View a refresh

Bring in your wheelie bins.
Ben Grubb Nov 2 2009, 10:58AM Software
Telstra breakup bill debate resumes

Telstra breakup bill debate resumes

Conroy wins crossbenchers over.
Ben Grubb Oct 30 2009, 8:32AM Collaboration
How pay-per-cloud gained Citrus’ support

How pay-per-cloud gained Citrus’ support

Surge in online sales? Tweak your cloud.
Ben Grubb Oct 29 2009, 3:34PM Hardware
Australian internet fails pigeon test

Australian internet fails pigeon test

A pigeon has transferred 700MB at a faster rate than Telstra ADSL.
Ben Grubb Oct 29 2009, 3:10PM Collaboration
Cheaper broadband on the way: Telstra

Cheaper broadband on the way: Telstra

Billing system migration took priority over price.
Ben Grubb Oct 29 2009, 3:07AM Collaboration
Telstra to launch T-Hub tablet in 'coming months'

Telstra to launch T-Hub tablet in 'coming months'

Unveils iPhone-like tablet.
Ben Grubb Oct 29 2009, 3:05AM Hardware

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