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Queensland to establish state fibre company
The Queensland Government plans to establish FibreCo, a new fibre backhaul provider aimed at improving broadband connectivity in the state's regional areas. [ + ]
The true cost of poor enterprise mobility connectivity
Access to increasingly powerful mobile and other internet-connected devices, applications and networks has significantly changed the way we work. [ + ]
Telstra conducts 5G video calls
Telstra has announced the demonstration of Australia's first 5G-enabled video calls at its 5G Innovation Centre on the Gold Coast. [ + ]
Compromises don't fix "flawed" encryption Bill
Labor missed a chance to stand up to a "desperate and weak government" by backing down on its opposition to the Bill, according to Digital Rights Watch. [ + ]
NSW launches cybersecurity innovation node
NSW will receive a cybersecurity innovation node to help accelerate the growth of this industry. [ + ]
Facebook must change quickly to survive
Facebook could be doomed to fail unless it can effectively respond to the fallout over fake news and the Cambridge Analytica scandal, according to Paul Budde. [ + ]
How to avoid the costs of non-compliant software
Correct practices and software asset management tools could save your skin and help you avoid a huge damage bill from having unlicensed or insecure software. [ + ]
Labor to oppose rushing through encryption Bill
Shadow Attorney General Mark Dreyfus has revealed Labor will take the rare step of issuing a dissenting report to the rushed approval of the encryption Bill. [ + ]
Act now — help stop the #AABill dead in its tracks
Your help is needed to protect Australia against a damaging, ill-conceived bill that will have no positive impact on our country at all. [ + ]
NZ's Spark blocked from using Huawei gear for 5G
New Zealand's Government Communications Security Bureau has rejected a 5G rollout proposal from operator Spark due to a plan to use Huawei equipment. [ + ]
Canberra bows to pressure over My Health Record
The federal government has passed an amendment that will allow Australians to permanently delete their My Health Records at any time. [ + ]
Government urged to expedite encryption Bill
Law and intelligence agencies have briefed a parliamentary joint committee in support of the Minister's urgent request to expedite passing the encryption Bill. [ + ]
Industry opposes rushing through encryption Bill
Australian industry associations have urged a parliamentary committee to reject the government's demand to rush through the controversial encryption Bill. [ + ]
ACCC proposes changes to nbn speed claim guidance
The ACCC may extend its Broadband Speed Claims Industry Guidance to fixed wireless services under proposed changes to the framework. [ + ]
Canberra (partially) backs down on My Health Record
It is still ITPA's position that opting out of My Health Record is the best option for most people, as the system is not fit for purpose. [ + ]
