Total revenue for the company was up 253% to AU$44 million compared to the same time last year, while earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA) spiked 320% to AU$2.6 million, and net profit shifted from a AU$700,000 loss to a positive AU$500,000. The company’s revenue number consisted of AU$21 million from recurring revenue and AU$22 million allocated as solution and project revenue. The former was up 246% year-on-year and the latter increased by 132%....

Unlike some other retailers, Staples is turning over more of its deals from Black Friday to Cyber Monday as those items on sale this weekend have gone out of stock. Nonetheless, the office superstore chain has plenty more discounts in store, as you can see from the deals below. More Cyber Monday 2020 deals Here are some other sales Staples is offering: Acer Aspire 5 A515-44-R4M5 laptop for $529.99 ($270 off)Lenovo IdeaCentre 5 14IMB05 desktop for $579....

Compared to a traditional hard drive, the PNY solid state drive, or SSD, provides a much speedier response for your gaming needs. In fact, most gaming laptops and desktops only use SSDs these days to help ensure you win that boss battle. It’s designed as an easy swap from a traditional hard drive, and there are no moving parts, making it perfect for laptop upgrades. This PNY option is no different, offering speeds of up to 550Mbps sequence....

How do SMBs build a technology stack? TechRepublic Premium surveyed SMB decision-makers to find out. SEE: Research: SMB IT stack decisions based on fulfilling business needs (TechRepublic Premium) When asked about Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) features and applications that companies either currently deploy or will deploy in the next 12 months, database servers (42%) topped the list, with file storage servers (41%) ranking a close second. Other features and apps (37%), artificial intelligence (35%), and Internet of Things (IoT) management (23%) rounded out the remainder of the most popular responses....

Have you fallen victim to tax identity theft and need help dealing with the financial ramifications? Or do you just want to learn ways to prevent it from happening to you? Either way, this guide can help. What is tax identity theft? Tax identity theft occurs when someone files a tax return using your Social Security Number (SSN). In some cases, thieves do this in order to claim a fraudulent tax refund....

Also: CES 2023 tech you can actually buy now Of the trio of new offerings that TCL showed off at the show, the NXTWear S glasses are the most mundane. They don’t really qualify as an augmented or virtual reality device, but they do offer the wearers a head-mounted display capable of displaying a virtual screen with an apparent size of 130 inches. Also: What tech is in the CES 2023 bag of ZDNET’s Editor in Chief?...

The group, Digital Industry Group Inc (DiGi), said the expansion entails creating a new independent committee to police the voluntary code for misinformation and disinformation. These independent members will work with signatories, through an administration sub-committee, to oversee the various actions taken by signatories to meet their obligations under the code, DiGi said. The updated voluntary code will also see DiGi create a new complaints portal. The new portal will accept complaints from the Australian public where they believe a signatory has breached the code’s commitments....

Our guide to tech jobs in Houston walks through the data and resources you need to start or advance a tech career in Space City. With thriving energy and industrial sectors –– and more Fortune 500 headquarters than nearly every other city –– Houston offers many opportunities for tech jobs. Houston at a glance Tech employment in Houston In 2021, Houston sat poised to enter the top-ten cities for tech employment....

In the TIO’s latest report, it revealed there were instances where a certain telco’s selling practice during a promotion had less than 100 complaints, but after conducting an investigation, it was recognised that the issue was actually widespread. In that instance, there were consumers who signed up with the telco during a promotion but they were not provided with credits that were promised to their account. Despite the TIO receiving less than 100 complaints about this problem, it was later found that this problem affected over 10,000 consumers – the credits owed totalled more than AU$1....

With numerous stores offering gift cards in today’s world, here are the best options for those who love tech and gadgets. Must read: The best cheap tech gifts for under $100The best cheap tech gifts under $75The best cheap tech gifts under $50The best cheap tech gifts under $25 The best gift card ideas for tech enthusiasts Here are a few of the best gift card ideas for birthdays, anniversaries, or just because....

We’ve rounded up the best deals on multifunctional pressure cookers available right now, so you can cook more efficiently. More: How to use an Instant Pot or modern pressure cooker You can cook up to eight servings with this Instant Pot, making it an excellent choice for larger families. With its 12 built-in smart programs, this Instant Pot allows you to simply press a button and it cooks your food at precisely the right temperature for the right amount of time....

Home broadband connections were put to the test during the initial COVID-19 phase of pandemic lockdowns around the globe as employees logged in, en masse, from managed and BYOD devices to their needed business applications, Microsoft 365, and Google Workspace over VPNs. Also: Internet slow? Here are 7 possible reasons why and how to fix them Here are five broadband speed tests that ZDNet considers trustworthy. To get a true picture of your broadband speed, you’ll likely need to run the tests multiple times and check results across different devices throughout the day....

You need a power bank. It makes the perfect gift for any iPhone user, enabling you to charge your phone quickly. It’s rare for me to go anywhere without the comfort and security of having a power bank. After weeks (and sometimes months) of testing each product, these are my top recommendations for you: Also: Best iPhone accessories 2022: Cases, chargers, and more If you have a new iPhone featuring MagSafe – an iPhone 12 or iPhone 13 – and you like to stay inside the Apple ecosystem, then the MagSafe Battery Pack could be the power bank for you!...

Other smart treadmill models let you create up to five different user profiles; that way, whole families can use the same treadmill without compromising fitness goals or confusing everyone’s health metrics. To help you find the right smart treadmill for you, I’ve put together a list of the best on the market. If you’re just starting out on your fitness journey, you really don’t have to spend a fortune on a smart treadmill to get your hands on a great option....

We’ve rounding up the best stock apps available in 2022 so you can make trading easy. For other expert recommendations, consider our picks for the best penny stock apps and the best investment apps! TD Ameritrade makes it easy to access your account with several tools to help. You can view your account history, as well as any orders, balances, and positions that you have. It comes equipped with invaluable resources like quotes in real-time and integrated charts to help you increase your portfolio....

We did the research for you to find the best portable vacuums for your car. When you want serious power, the Armor All AA255 Wet/Dry Vacuum Cleaner certainly delivers. Dressed in the trademark orange and black of a wet/dry vacuum, it is a corded electric vacuum, but it comes with a convenient 10ft cord to allow for extended reach. For better suction, there is a 2-horsepower motor, and there is also an auto shut-off feature, which can come in handy for home use....

Considering the crime rate in Buffalo and knowing that over half of Americans say that they’ve never owned a security system, it’s not difficult to imagine how a serious break-in could become a real possibility in your neighborhood. In fact, a recent survey found that 34% of Americans have had a package stolen from their front porch. Home security systems offer a wide range of equipment and services that can deter criminals and protect your home in the event of a break-in....

That’s not a problem by any means. Apple’s iterated enough to make every new iPhone model one that is worth the transition if you own another that is two or more years old. That’s a recipe for long-term success and one that’s clearly working. Throughout the last decade, ZDNET’s mobile experts have been daily driving, carefully testing, and putting every model of the iPhone through its paces to provide you, the consumer, with not only the best advice on which model to buy but also the key aspects to look out for when you do....

Thankfully, most parental control apps help you keep an eye on your children’s activities, so you can rest easy. However, there are more than a few available which makes it that much more difficult to discern which ones are actually right for you. If you are looking for an app to help you monitor your children, we’ve vetted the best parental control apps for your family. Also: The best GPS trackers for kids Before you can monitor your child’s activity, you need the right devices....

How exactly do we balance modern convenience with concentration? If you’re writing a book or a screenplay or even an article for ZDNet, how can you focus entirely on writing and not get sidetracked by a Google search or a YouTube rabbit hole? Enter the typewriter keyboard, which takes all of the positives of typewriters, such as focus and mechanical switches, and adds connectivity to familiar word processors and devices....