A prototype developed by the University of California could pave the way for far more robust fingerprint biometric technology, helping to keep smartphones and other devices more secure. [ + ]

Spy company gets hacked with sensitive data leaked, public asked to comment on online privacy invasions like revenge porn and AISA board appoints its first CEO. [ + ]

Nokia Networks recently worked with UAE telecom service provider du to pilot the use of drones to help speed up network planning and optimisation testing. [ + ]

No industry is immune from the Uber effect. In order to benefit from disruption and not fall victim to it, you must know your business; be agile and respond quickly; and employ low-drag systems that don't hold you back. [ + ]

Big data and business intelligence are among the fastest-growing segments of the overall information management software market, Ovum estimates. [ + ]

Android ransomware accounted for 25% of all malware detected in Australia during the month of May, a steep rise from 6% in February, research shows. [ + ]

The WA cabinet has used GovHack 2015, the nationwide competition to design innovative apps and services using public sector data, to announce a whole-of-government Open Data Policy. [ + ]

Which is best - getting networks up and running quickly with the most converged infrastructure available, or using SDN to promote open and dynamic systems that can leverage innovations faster? [ + ]

Web hosting provider Digital Pacific has expanded its operations by acquiring Crucial, another of Australia's most established hosting providers. [ + ]

The choice between public or private cloud must be driven by the use of technology, the ability it offers employees to be more productive and the business agility to quickly respond to customer demands. [ + ]

This week: Apple in the naughty corner, rocket says 'No', Alan Turing's real thoughts about AI, leap seconds, and lasers you can touch. [ + ]

iiNet has finalised a deal to provide infrastructure-as-a-service and backup-as-a-service solutions for an initial three South Australian government agencies. [ + ]

Paul Shetler, a former executive at the UK's Government Digital Service, has been appointed CEO of the federal government's Digital Transformation Office. [ + ]

FireEye has discovered another potentially serious vulnerability in unpatched versions of iPhone operating system iOS, taking the number of 'Masque' attacks it has discovered to five. [ + ]

Australian SMBs are lagging behind large companies in terms of understanding and implementing data security policies involving disposing of confidential information. [ + ]