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US investing in quantum tech at Sydney Uni
The University of Sydney has been awarded a multimillion-dollar research grant in quantum technology from a US intelligence agency. [ + ]
Risky business — the dangers of manual processes
IT security teams have to be ahead of the game in order to mitigate threats to their organisations. But without the right processes in place, they wil fail. [ + ]
Windows 10 running on 300 million devices
Windows 10 continues its worldwide influence, now running on 300 million active devices worldwide. Free upgrades are available until 29 July. [ + ]
Symantec CEO departs; ACCC's NBN report; PC demands IP reform
Michael Brown steps down as Symantec's head, the ACCC releases NBN wholesale market report, and the Productivity Commission wants patent and copyright changes. [ + ]
63% of Aussie orgs had security incident in past year
A new study from CompTIA indicates that 63% of Australian organisations have been hit with at least one security breach or incident in the past 12 months. [ + ]
Gov ICT Awards winners announced
The winners and grinners for the Australian Government ICT Awards were announced at CeBIT 2016 in Sydney on May 3. [ + ]
CSIRO to explore blockchain's potential
CSIRO's Data61 has teamed up with Treasury and other government departments to study the potential of Bitcoin's blockchain technology to transform the Australian economy. [ + ]
CeBIT wraps, heads to Darling Harbour in 2017
CeBIT will return to its original home at Darling Harbour in 2017, following a highly successful 2016 show at Sydney Olympic Park. [ + ]
Meet the region's top 50 tech pioneers
The government-endorsed Tech Pioneers 2016 report has ranked the top 50 A/NZ technology companies helping to drive disruption and innovation in various industries. [ + ]
Companies still failing on security basics
Verizon's latest Data Breach Investigations Report, which analysed 100,000 incidents in 82 countries including Australia, finds that the human element remains the weak link in cybersecurity. [ + ]
Zegami and Blue Crystal Solutions Australian distribution deal
The Zegami visual data management system created by Australian tech developers in collaboration with the University of Oxford will be available in Australia through Blue Crystal Solutions. [ + ]
Regional digital connectivity catching up
New ACMA research shows digital connectivity in regional areas is improving and catching up to urban cities across Australia. [ + ]
OAIC prepares for Privacy Awareness Week
The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner is planning a series of events to mark this year's Privacy Awareness Week, including a visit by the UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Privacy. [ + ]
Over 2bn smart payment cards shipped in 2015
Strong demand for contactless payment cards contributed to a 34% growth in smart payment card shipments in 2015, figures from the Smart Payment Association show. [ + ]
Start-up inspired by mate with a truck
Two friends, a truck, some house boxes and an idea that inspired a multimillion-dollar tech start-up. [ + ]
