Articles
Aussie small businesses call for more support
1 in 3 Aussie small businesses struggle to set up shop at home due to a lack of government support, and more than half fear being left behind in the digital economy due to poor internet infrastructure. [ + ]
nbn co can create its own demand for 100 Mbps
nbn co should introduce fast broadband services at a price consumers are willing to pay to stimulate the creation of high-bandwidth services and stave off the threat of mobile broadband substitution, according to Paul Budde. [ + ]
Microsoft launches national digital skills program
Microsoft's new program aims to prepare Australia's workforce, particularly those most at risk of being left behind, for the future digital economy. [ + ]
RSPs purchasing more capacity per nbn user
The average connectivity virtual circuit capacity per user purchased by nbn co's RSP customers grew 38% during the quarter. [ + ]
Cyber Security Network makes use of UTS IoT expertise
IoT and blockchain research from the University of Technology, Sydney (UTS) will be used for the NSW Cyber Security Network. [ + ]
nbn co accelerates enterprise play
nbn co has entered agreements with Telstra, Vocus and TPG covering the trial delivery of an enterprise-grade Ethernet service capable of delivering speeds of up to 1 Gbps symmetrical. [ + ]
Optus to roll out 5G service to rival nbn
Optus plans to launch a fixed wireless broadband service that will compete with the nbn for key metro customers. [ + ]
AIIA welcomes Australia 2030 plan
The AIIA has welcomed Innovation and Science Australia's new Australia 2030 strategic plan for improving the nation's innovation culture. [ + ]
Challenges for IT recruitment in 2018
Australia and New Zealand's IT job markets are "generally healthy" and this looks set to continue in 2018. [ + ]
Telstra remains Australia's most valuable brand
Telstra's brand value increased 13.6% in 2017, while tech firms took all of the top five spots in a ranking of the most valuable global brands. [ + ]
Businesses underprepared for mandatory data breach reporting laws
Small businesses have been urged to prepare for the introduction of mandatory data breach reporting laws, which will take effect from 22 February. [ + ]
Millennials prefer biometrics to passwords
People are now prioritising security over convenience when logging into their applications and devices, according to a new IBM Security report. [ + ]
Australia's bid for $2 trillion lithium market
Australia produces more than 60% of the world's lithium, and is poised to capitalise on the $2 trillion value chain. [ + ]
UK hits 95% superfast broadband coverage
Just over 95% of UK premises are now able to order a broadband connection with speeds of over 24 Mbps, analysis from ThinkBroadband shows. [ + ]
DX to top the agenda for Aussie CIOs
With 60% of Australian GDP expected to be digitised by 2021, digital transformation will remain top priority for Australian IT executives, according to IDC. [ + ]
