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NBN Co boosts revenue by 25% in 1H21
NBN Co improved its revenue by 25% to $2.26bn in 1H21 as it worked towards achieving its first ever positive full-year EBITDA. [ + ]
A Google exit from Australia would devastate SMEs
Google exiting the Australian market over the news media bargaining code would have a major impact on customer-facing SMEs, IBISWorld warns. [ + ]
3 in 4 Aussie orgs faced phishing attacks in 2020
Nearly three-quarters of Australian organisations faced a phishing attack in 2020 with 60% facing a successful attack, Proofpoint research suggests. [ + ]
Still a lot to learn about effects of VR
A new study from the University of South Australia highlights potential for longer-lasting after effects from a virtual reality (VR) workout. [ + ]
FTC settles with Zoom over security shortcomings
The US FTC has finalised a settlement with Zoom over accusations the videoconferencing company misled consumers about the security of Zoom meetings. [ + ]
Jeff Bezos to step down as Amazon CEO in Q3
Jeff Bezos has revealed he will step down from the role of Amazon CEO in Q3 to make way for his replacement, AWS CEO Andy Jassy. [ + ]
New program pushes digital creation over consumption
Victorian schools are getting a creative boost this year, thanks to a new arrangement designed to support local jobs in the wake of a difficult year. [ + ]
Microsoft endorses proposed digital media bargaining code
Microsoft has jumped on the controversy over Google's threats to exit Australia over the News Media Bargaining Code, opting to endorse the code instead. [ + ]
Web traffic surged 35% in Sydney and Melbourne in 2020
The initial COVID-19 lockdowns in Sydney and Melbourne triggered a sustained increase in internet traffic throughout 2020, according to Cloudflare. [ + ]
Optus completes acquisition of Amaysim
Optus has completed the acquisition of Australia's largest MVNO, Amaysim, for $250m in a deal that was originally announced in November. [ + ]
Launtel questions NBN Co's Enterprise Ethernet sales
Launtel CEO Damien Ivereigh has criticised NBN Co for heavily marketing its Enterprise Ethernet product to businesses that do not require it. [ + ]
Google dominates Australian adtech industry: ACCC
The ACCC has made a series of recommendations aimed at curbing Google's dominance of the Australian adtech market. [ + ]
The privacy problems of COVID tracing apps
We can't rely on technology to keep COVID tracing app data safe; rather, we need strong legal protections, argues ITPA's James Andrewartha. [ + ]
Microsoft teams up with Women Rising coaching program
Microsoft Australia has partnered with Women Rising to run a program to help women in the IT industry take their leadership to the next level. [ + ]
Revealed: top five ASEAN enterprise IT priorities for 2021
GlobalData has predicted that cloud technology, networking, mobility, communications and security will be the top areas of IT action in the ASEAN region in 2021. [ + ]
