Global cloud security and content delivery network provider Akamai will set up a "scrubbing centre" in Melbourne later this year, to handle the increasing load of customers and also serve as a back-up for the existing centre in Sydney.

Database manufacturer Oracle Corporation has told the US Supreme Court that Google's appropriation of code from its Java programming language for use in the Android mobile operating systems undercut Oracle's chances of competing in this sector of the tech industry.

Chip manufacturer AMD has taken a potshot at rival Intel, accusing the latter of forcing people to buy more expensive processors than they need in order to get the grunt for which they are looking, terming this impost the "Intel tax".

American semiconductor equipment Revasum hopes to pick up steam after listing on the ASX in December and says it is not fazed by the fact that its stock has not moved from the price it listed at: $1.70.

Former NSA contractor Harold Martin has pleaded guilty to taking a huge amount of classified data home and is likely to be jailed for six more years, which would bring his total stay in prison to nine years.

Ride-sharing platform Shebah has landed a $1 million investment from a new investor, taking its crowdfunding equity raising to a total just short of $2.4 million.

The Australian Digital Commerce Association (ADCA) and Blockchain Australia have announced plans to merge the two organisations to create what they say will give them a stronger and consistent voice advocating for the blockchain community in Australia.

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