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

Senate report gives Telstra reform bill the thumbs up

Senate report gives Telstra reform bill the thumbs up

Wants bill passed in full.
Ben Grubb Oct 27 2009, 7:51AM Collaboration
Microsoft admits Windows 7 security ad isn't 'sincere'

Microsoft admits Windows 7 security ad isn't 'sincere'

Consumers "can get better guidance at retail or on the web".
Ben Grubb Oct 22 2009, 2:54PM Software
Strikes loom as unions reject Telstra's latest offer

Strikes loom as unions reject Telstra's latest offer

Unions reject a deal offering a nine percent pay increase.
Ben Grubb Oct 20 2009, 8:03AM Mobility
CSIRO's Wi-Fi patent victory earns $200m and counting

CSIRO's Wi-Fi patent victory earns $200m and counting

Commercial and legal teams receive CSIRO's highest honour.
Ben Grubb Oct 15 2009, 9:11AM Collaboration
Telstra urges Senate to delay separation

Telstra urges Senate to delay separation

Pleads with Senators.
Ben Grubb Oct 14 2009, 7:58AM Sales & Marketing
ACS gives conditional thumbs up to internet filtering

ACS gives conditional thumbs up to internet filtering

Insists on checks and balances before filter can be introduced.
Ben Grubb Oct 12 2009, 4:54PM Software
PPC-1 delivers more speed than expected

PPC-1 delivers more speed than expected

Hints Google has signed on as a customer.
Ben Grubb Oct 9 2009, 8:00AM Collaboration
Internode drops Optus ADSL2+ offering

Internode drops Optus ADSL2+ offering

Optus to lose business as improved Internode plans come online.
Ben Grubb Oct 7 2009, 8:50AM Services
Hollywood drops another claim in iiNet suit

Hollywood drops another claim in iiNet suit

Complainant: Caching was "subsidiary" to case.
Ben Grubb Oct 1 2009, 2:36PM Software
ISPs cosy up to Federal Court

ISPs cosy up to Federal Court

Film and internet industry groups square off.
Ben Grubb Sep 28 2009, 7:31AM Security
Cybersex addiction an issue in the workplace

Cybersex addiction an issue in the workplace

As many as 10 hours a day?
Ben Grubb Sep 28 2009, 7:27AM Security
Internode talks up PPC-1 after packet test

Internode talks up PPC-1 after packet test

PIPE’s PPC-1 to carry one third of Internode’s international traffic.
Ben Grubb Sep 22 2009, 4:27PM Collaboration
Competition watchdog seeks blade servers

Competition watchdog seeks blade servers

HP resellers apply within.
Ben Grubb Sep 18 2009, 7:12AM Software
Expert: No recourse for Telstra in the High Court

Expert: No recourse for Telstra in the High Court

Where to next for Telstra?
Brett Winterford , Ben Grubb Sep 16 2009, 11:39AM Strategy
ISPs asked to cut off malware-infected PCs

ISPs asked to cut off malware-infected PCs

Voluntary code of conduct puts onus on service providers.
Ben Grubb Sep 14 2009, 4:23PM Collaboration
UNSW fibre link sped up tenfold

UNSW fibre link sped up tenfold

Fatter pipes for deeper research.
Ben Grubb Sep 9 2009, 6:16AM Collaboration
Australia looks to US for infrastructure security training

Australia looks to US for infrastructure security training

Australian Government funds cyber-security field trip.
Ben Grubb Sep 8 2009, 4:18PM Services
Telcos call for NBN ownership cap

Telcos call for NBN ownership cap

Caps as low as five percent suggested.
Ben Grubb Sep 7 2009, 3:05PM Collaboration
Telstra hit by national outage

Telstra hit by national outage

Cause still unknown.
Ben Grubb Sep 5 2009, 8:29AM Collaboration
Brisbane VHA staff face redundancy or relocation

Brisbane VHA staff face redundancy or relocation

Around 125 staff offered payout or cooler climes.
Ben Grubb Aug 22 2009, 8:56AM Collaboration

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