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Significant changes proposed for .au domain
Major reforms are under discussion for the .au domain, with some of the proposed changes the most significant in 30 years. [ + ]
Privacy complaints to OAIC grew 17% in FY17
The Office of the Information Commissioner fielded a 17% increase in privacy complaints last financial year, and finalised 95% of complaints within 12 months. [ + ]
Technological disruption causes global reskilling crisis
Millions of jobs are at risk due to technological disruption according to a new World Economic Forum report. [ + ]
Davos deal to upskill 1 million workers
Global IT industry initiative aims to bring competitive training content together on one platform to serve the greater good. [ + ]
Mobile broadband no alternative to nbn
The FCC's admission that mobile is not a substitute for fixed broadband should quell speculation that 5G can stand in for the nbn, said Paul Budde. [ + ]
How apps are redefining lifestyles and industries worldwide
App Annie has released its annual report, 2017 Retrospective, which reveals key trends driving the app market's growth for the year. [ + ]
Intel confirms reboot issue with Spectre fix
Intel's Spectre and Meltdown fixes are causing reboots and a performance hit in some configurations. [ + ]
Vocus to add 8 TBps of domestic capacity
Vocus Communications is upgrading its domestic network to support demand for its planned ASC cable system, while Hawaiki Submarine Cable is well underway with its own cable project. [ + ]
IT education providers must step up: new survey
Only 3% of CIOs believe that the current education system sufficiently meets the demands of the IT employment market, according to new research. [ + ]
Aussie companies teach Alexa new tricks
SEEK, Airtasker, NAB and Domino's are using Alexa's voice commands to enhance their offerings. [ + ]
Aussie firms might not be ready for NDB
With less than six weeks to go, just 1 in 3 Australian firms are compliantly handling sensitive data in the cloud, research suggests. [ + ]
Telstra seeks to broaden skills base
Telstra's recruitment focus this year includes data analytics and management, cybersecurity and DevOps. [ + ]
nbn writedown looking increasingly likely
ACCC comments lend weight to predictions that a writedown of nbn co is inevitable, says Paul Budde. [ + ]
Microsoft said to withdraw Meltdown fix
Microsoft has reportedly withdrawn patches for Meltdown and Spectre kernel memory vulnerabilities due to incompatibilities with AV products, while Intel has advised some customers not to apply its fixes. [ + ]
Vodafone breached prepaid verification rules
Vodafone forced to improve its processes after an ACMA investigation found non-compliance in customer verification. [ + ]
