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• NBN leverages open source software to analyse faults

  A new NBN initiative will use a range of open source projects including Apache SPARK, Kafka, Flume, Cassandra and JanusGraph to help analyse and improve the end user experience on the National Broadband Network.

• Apple upgrades Safari for older versions of macOS

  Version 11 of the browser adds Intelligent Tracking Protection, a feature that has drawn the ire of the online advertising industry.

• IBM open-sources a microservices-friendly Java app server

  Developers can use the beta code from the open source Open Liberty project to provision, manage, and migrate microservices in Java apps

• Coming soon to the office: iOS 11's augmented reality

  With the official launch of iOS 11 this week, Apple not only introduced a more PC-like feel to its mobile devices, but included an SDK supporting augmented and virtual reality, which has enormous potential for enterprise use.

• What is Trello? A guide to Atlassian’s collaboration and work management tool

  The ‘highly visual’ work management app has some 25M users and is seen as a viral enterprise success. Here's what it does and how much it costs.

• AirTrunk targets cloud providers with hyperscale Sydney data centre

  AirTrunk has officially launched its flagship Sydney data centre, with the company saying the facility will be one of the largest in the Asia Pacific region on a megawatt basis.

• Sounds of Silence: What's coming to Google Chrome in 2018

  When Chrome 64 is released in late January 2018, it will largely mark the end of auto-playing audio on websites.

• Future cyber security threats and challenges: Are you ready for what's coming?

  Among the the alarming trends highlighted in a new study from The Internet Society (ISOC) are the rise of state-sponsored cyber attacks as the internet is becoming increasingly intertwined with national security and the creation of “security divides” where some entities won’t be capable of dealing properly with threats.

• Mingis on Tech: All about Android 8.0 'Oreo'

  Android's latest version, Oreo, has been out since late August. We get the rundown on cool and useful new features from Android blogger JR Raphael.

• DDoS protection, mitigation and defense: 7 essential tips

  Protecting your network from DDoS attacks starts with planning your response. Here, security experts offer their best advice for fighting back.