TalkingTech
The view from the top of IT with TechWorld Editor Rohan Pearce
News about sms
-
SMS a killer app at 20; irrelevant at 25?
The first SMS-capable mobile phones were approved for sale in Europe 20 years ago this month. By any measure, SMS has become a huge success, at least for the telephone companies, with more than 6 trillion SMS messages sent worldwide in 2010, generating more than $110 billion in revenue. But the future may not be anywhere near as bright because of increasing use of "free" Internet-based services such as Facebook, Apple's iMessage and WhatsApp.com.
By Scott Bradner | 15 May, 2012 05:26
-
Mobile Premium Services Code targets misleading SMS adverts
The introduction of the Communications Alliance’s Mobile Premium Services (MPS) Code is intended to eliminate misleading premium rate SMS and MMS service advertisements.
By Hamish Barwick | 01 March, 2012 12:18
-
Telstra boosts text and data quotas
Australian ISP Telstra (ASX:TLS) has pumped up its prepaid text and data quotas following demand from customers, but has increased call connection fees and SMS costs.
By Chloe Herrick | 22 June, 2011 10:08
-
Mobile banking migration hits speed bumps
The lack of competition among the big four banks is slowing the development of mobile banking in Australia, IT experts say.
By AAP | 08 June, 2011 09:15
-
Server at fault for Telstra SMS outage
Telstra (ASX:TLS) has blamed a server failure for intermittent issues with SMS messaging and some phone reception during a three-hour window on Wednesday night.
By Computerworld Staff | 27 May, 2011 07:16
Features about sms
-
Text messaging etiquette: To text or not to text
Perhaps the wildest, most unpredictable area in the realm of high-tech etiquette, text messaging is fraught with pitfalls that can turn otherwise sensible people into rude and thoughtless jerks. Try these simple tips to ensure that you'll never annoy others or embarrass yourself with your cell phone.
By Christopher Null | 12 August, 2009 14:18
-
Banning texting while driving will help
Banning texting while driving is such a no-brainer that it's hard to believe there is even a discussion. States may say they have better things to do, but when the feds threaten to cut off highway funding they'll find the time. Good for the feds.
By David Coursey | 31 July, 2009 23:46
-
Cloudmark security suite addresses growing SMS spam
As mobile users are more frequently pestered by SMS spam, one security vendor is applying its experience in stopping e-mail spam for mobile networks.
By Jeremy Kirk | 24 June, 2009 01:51
-
Texting doesn't cause car accidents, I do
Let's be honest. Few people will deny that keeping your eyes on the road is a key part of driving safely. As a trolley collision in Boston showed us on Friday, text messaging while operating a vehicle can -- and in many cases does -- lead to accidents.
By Paul Suarez | 13 May, 2009 07:40
TechWorld Blogs
Recent blog posts
- OpenStack, collaboration and competition
- Tech and protesters at #occupysydney
- Adobe Flash (1996-2011): Will we really mourn you?
- Nokia's N9, MeeGo and all that: A Nokia N9 review of sorts
- Recruiter seeks developers for Amazon video-on-demand team
- A shocking resignation
- Lightsabers, software Darwinism and the demise of webOS
- Programming, creativity and open source
- Goodbye, hello
- Is Network Co. the way to go?
Latest Jobs
- CCAvaya Engineer - ERS 8600 4.1NSW
- FTIT Service Desk EngineerNSW
- FTFrontend Developer - Digital AgencyNSW
- FTiPhone Developer DeveloperNSW
- FTiPhone App DeveloperNSW
- FTProduct Manager Strategist - Enterprise ApplicationsNSW
- FTSenior Citrix EngineerNSW
- FTFrontend Developer - Digital AgencyNSW
- FTSenior Network Field Engineer - Cisco R&S / Wireless SolutionsNSW
- FTFrontend Developer - Digital AgencyNSW
- FTFrontend Developer - Digital AgencyNSW
- FTFrontend Developer - Digital AgencyNSW
- FTFrontend Developer - Digital AgencyNSW
- FTSenior Citrix EngineerNSW
- CCSystem Engineer - Lync and Exchange - CONTRACTSWA
- FTSenior Network Engineer - Cisco / Nexus / UCS / - Routing / Switching / WirelessNSW
- FTiPhone App DeveloperNSW
- CCSystem Engineer - Exchange - CONTRACTSWA
- FTFrontend Developer - Digital AgencyNSW
- FTTechnical Services Engineer - ShoreTel/MitelVIC
- FTiPhone App DeveloperNSW
- FTIT Service Desk EngineerNSW
- CCPC Relocation Technicians - Multiple Roles availableSA
- FTSenior Network Field Engineer - Cisco R&S / Wireless SolutionsNSW
- FTDrawing CheckerNSW
Twitter Feed
-
SocialMediaInsp Are CEOs getting the social media thing? http://t.co/KleCw2Ta @techworld_au #biz -
rohan_p RT @Techworld_AU: Gear and gadgets at @CeBITAUS 2012, Sydney http://t.co/J1Sch1sX #cebit2012 -
Techworld_AU Gear and gadgets at @CeBITAUS 2012, Sydney http://t.co/J1Sch1sX #cebit2012 -
HamishBarwick CeBIT 2012: Will NBN speed up freight delivery times? http://t.co/gaZyjOlH #cw #cio #tw #CeBIT2012 #nbn -
HamishBarwick CeBIT 2012: NAB calls for mobile app security overhaul http://t.co/3Z3ZPUPq #cw #cio #tw #CeBIT2012 #infosec
Latest News
- South Africa disappointed it has to share with Australia
- SKA to be jointly hosted by Australia, New Zealand and South Africa
- Cisco takes its lumps, keeps developing video meeting tools
- Wall Street Beat: After Facebook fiasco, don't write off tech IPOs
- FCC ruling on 800MHz band a boon for Sprint
- Oracle NetBeans 7.2 supports the latest PHP, C++
- Quickbooks Online outage leaves some customers in sour mood
- Mayor of New Jersey town arrested on hacking and conspiracy charges
- A comparison of Telstra's 4G phones
- Coding contest shows how big data can improve health care
- Untethered jailbreak for iOS 5.1.1 available for download
- Preview: LG Optimus LTE2
- Windows 8 update: all the latest rumours, opinions and possibilities
- Unthethered jailbreak for iOS 5.1.1 available for download
- CSIRO develops hands-free technology for mining repairs
CSO
Computerworld
CIO
ARN
Copyright 2012 IDG Communications. ABN 14 001 592 650. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part in any form or medium without express written permission of IDG Communications is prohibited.
IDG Sites:
PC World |
GoodGearGuide |
Computerworld Australia |
CIO Australia |
CSO Online |
ARN |
CIO Executive Council
Recent comments
14 hours, 45 minutes ago
23 hours, 4 minutes ago
1 day ago
1 day, 4 hours ago
1 day, 13 hours ago
1 day, 23 hours ago
2 days, 2 hours ago
2 days, 6 hours ago
2 days, 9 hours ago
2 days, 10 hours ago