Industry News
Government sets bid limits for 5G low-band auction
The federal government has instructed the ACCC to set bid limits for the upcoming 850/900 MHz 5G auction to ensure no operator can monopolise low-band spectrum. [ + ]
ACCC takes Telstra, Optus, TPG to court
The ACCC has commenced proceedings against Telstra, Optus and TPG, accusing the companies of accepting payments for underperforming NBN services. [ + ]
OAIC launches investigation into Optus
The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) has launched an investigation into Optus for potential privacy violations. [ + ]
ACSC warns of steep rise in LockBit ransomware attacks
The ACSC has issued a threat advisory warning of a sharp increase in the volume of successful LockBit ransomware attacks targeting Australian organisations. [ + ]
Have your say on the K-2 syllabus
Changes to the English and Mathematics syllabuses for K-2 students have been released, with the public invited to have their say. [ + ]
NBN Co creates 44 new biz fibre zones, offers wholesale discounts
NBN Co has created 44 new nbn Business Fibre Zones to deliver premium business-grade fibre to an additional 60,000 eligible businesses premises across Australia. [ + ]
Comms Connect Melbourne rescheduled for March
Australia's premier critical communications and public safety exhibition and conference, Comms Connect Melbourne, has been moved to 8–10 March 2022. [ + ]
Any DNS provider could be vulnerable to new attack
Wiz.io has uncovered a new class of DNS vulnerabilities that could potentially affect any DNS-as-a-service provider and their customers. [ + ]
RSM, X-Analytics to help orgs manage financial cyber risk exposure
RSM Australia has partnered with X-Analytics to assess the cyber risk an organisation carries in clear monetary terms. [ + ]
69% of Australian orgs expect a data breach this year
Nearly seven in 10 Australian organisations expect their customer information to be impacted in a data breach in the next 12 months, according to Trend Micro [ + ]
Swoop scores $5m NBN deal with Orro
Fixed wireless and wholesale network infrastructure provider Swoop has secured a five-year, $5m contract with network provider Orro Group. [ + ]
Edtech company KnowledgeHut acquired by upGrad
KnowledgeHut aims to equip the global workforce with the skills of the future, through outcome-based immersive learning. [ + ]
Darktrace expands Aussie presence following 60% YoY growth
AI cybersecurity firm Darktrace has announced its expansion in Australia, as more organisations adopt an AI-driven approach to cyber defence. [ + ]
M&A activity in TMT sector surged 93% in 1H21
The global value of M&A in the technology, media and telecom sector surged to nearly $750bn during 1H21, according to GlobalData. [ + ]
Optus, Uber partner for smartphone delivery service trial
Optus and Uber have joined forces to offer customers a new smartphone delivery service from select 'Yes' Optus stores in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. [ + ]
