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Considering the value opportunity of custom mobile apps
Just about every modern business has — or wants to have — its own custom apps, to handle any number of business processes. [ + ]
WBS, UNSW usher in era of talking buildings
WBS Technology is commercialising a technology developed in partnership with UNSW to allow smart buildings to monitor themselves and communicate via smartphones. [ + ]
66% of firms to deploy 5G by 2020
A new Gartner survey indicates that 66% of organisations plan to deploy 5G by 2020. [ + ]
Telstra signs 5G device exclusives
Telstra has entered agreements with major handset brands to provide customers with exclusive access to a range of 5G devices in 1H19. [ + ]
Optus achieves 5G data call over 3.5 GHz
As part of its preparations towards the launch of 5G fixed wireless broadband services, Optus has completed a 5G data call using 60 MHz of 3.5 GHz spectrum. [ + ]
63% of firms struggle to retain IT talent: Nutanix
Tech skills shortages are holding Australian businesses back, shows new research from Nutanix. [ + ]
Phishing attacks to surge in Australia in 2019
Australia will continue to be inundated with phishing attacks in 2019, while SIM jacking and SIM swapping will be a growing attack vector, Trend Micro predicts. [ + ]
Australia is sixth top blockchain innovator
Australian innovators have filed 49 blockchain patent families since 1999, and Australia is the sixth top destination country for blockhain filings. [ + ]
Govt raises $853m through 5G auction
Telstra, Optus, Vodafone, TPG and UK-based Dense Air have paid a combined $853 million for spectrum in a key 5G frequency band. [ + ]
ACCC could reject Vodafone-TPG merger
The ACCC has raised serious competition concerns over the proposed merger between Vodafone Australia and TPG, suggesting that the deal could face rejection. [ + ]
BSA secures $160,000 software piracy settlement
Software industry body BSA has negotiated a $160,000 settlement with a Sydney and Perth based manufacturing company over alleged software piracy. [ + ]
Ups and downs in 2018 — here's to 2019!
As we wind down towards the end of the year, it is important to reflect on the positives that came out of 2018 and take some time to count our blessings over the Christmas break. [ + ]
ACCC recommends regulations for digital platforms
The 11 initial recommendations for regulatory reform cover eight areas, including items such as prohibiting Google from pre-installing Chrome. [ + ]
Queensland to establish state fibre company
The Queensland Government plans to establish FibreCo, a new fibre backhaul provider aimed at improving broadband connectivity in the state's regional areas. [ + ]
The true cost of poor enterprise mobility connectivity
Access to increasingly powerful mobile and other internet-connected devices, applications and networks has significantly changed the way we work. [ + ]
