Liz Tay

Liz Tay is a journalist from Sydney, Australia. With a background in physics, she is most interested in stories about scientific or technological R&D.

A long-time technology enthusiast, Tay joined the IT journalism industry in June 2006. She has been writing for iTnews in various roles since late 2007, and currently reports on all things business IT for iTnews, CRN, and SC Magazine.

Besides shiny gadgets and reporting, she is a fan of loud music and harbours an insatiable love for travel.

Recent articles by Liz Tay

System error hits CommBank ATMs

System error hits CommBank ATMs

Updated: Two charged after glitch enabled customers to overdraw accounts.
Liz Tay Mar 2 2011, 8:58AM Security
Database maintenance sparks CommBank outage

Database maintenance sparks CommBank outage

Funds transfers stalled.
Liz Tay Mar 1 2011, 3:02PM Services
China grows as IT outsourcing hub

China grows as IT outsourcing hub

But intellectual property protections a concern for some.
Liz Tay Feb 28 2011, 1:40PM Services
Oracle banks on data volume for tape growth

Oracle banks on data volume for tape growth

Finance industry, internet giants still on tape.
Liz Tay Feb 22 2011, 8:11AM Data centre
CommVault Australia, former MD settle dismissal case

CommVault Australia, former MD settle dismissal case

Dominic Corrigan's allegations not to be tested, settlement sealed.
Liz Tay Feb 21 2011, 1:30PM Training & Development
'Mixed-source' Novell on track for acquisition

'Mixed-source' Novell on track for acquisition

Attachmate merger yet to be consummated.
Liz Tay Feb 18 2011, 2:04PM Software
Westpac subsidiary blocks magic number bug

Westpac subsidiary blocks magic number bug

Qvalent credits load balancer for mitigating Java, PHP risk.
Liz Tay Feb 16 2011, 4:31PM Software
Vodafone breached Privacy Act, Commissioner reports

Vodafone breached Privacy Act, Commissioner reports

Shared logins and passwords a national concern.
Liz Tay Feb 16 2011, 4:26PM Mobility
Former CommVault MD sues over sacking

Former CommVault MD sues over sacking

Vendor seeks partners' support in Federal Court case.
Liz Tay Feb 14 2011, 3:15PM Security
Aussie SMBs overlook disaster recovery: Symantec

Aussie SMBs overlook disaster recovery: Symantec

Insuring against data loss is a "mathematical game".
Liz Tay Feb 11 2011, 8:53AM Security
Microsoft seeks inclusion after open source mandate

Microsoft seeks inclusion after open source mandate

Software giant welcomes AGIMO's open source policy.
Liz Tay Feb 8 2011, 9:01AM Software
ACMA regulates geographic numbers for VoIP

ACMA regulates geographic numbers for VoIP

Calls may be charged by number, not location.
Liz Tay Feb 1 2011, 8:46AM Collaboration
Egyptian activists turn to dial-up, radio comms

Egyptian activists turn to dial-up, radio comms

Protesting country remains unplugged.
Liz Tay Jan 31 2011, 12:35PM Security
Cost of IT support to rise: Deloitte

Cost of IT support to rise: Deloitte

Lucrative market keeps tablet, smartphone makers from standardising.
Liz Tay Jan 28 2011, 9:57AM Mobility
Google appoints media exec as regional leader

Google appoints media exec as regional leader

Takes the reins in March.
Liz Tay Jan 25 2011, 3:44PM Software
EMC breaks world records for marketing

EMC breaks world records for marketing

Thirty-eight vinyl records broken in 30 seconds.
Liz Tay Jan 21 2011, 11:24AM Data centre
EMC combines CLARiiON, Celerra

EMC combines CLARiiON, Celerra

Midmarket appliance combines SAN, NAS products.
Liz Tay Jan 19 2011, 10:20AM Data centre
Privacy Commissioner investigates Vodafone

Privacy Commissioner investigates Vodafone

Four million customers' details reportedly at risk.
Liz Tay Jan 10 2011, 3:44PM Security
Analysis: Hybrid security here to stay

Analysis: Hybrid security here to stay

Vendors to keep pushing layers of products.
Liz Tay Dec 24 2010, 8:47AM Security
NSW offers cash for 'mobile concierge' developers

NSW offers cash for 'mobile concierge' developers

Tourism service the first stage of Government ICT program.
Liz Tay Dec 22 2010, 8:47AM Software

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