Industry News
Aussie Broadband commences Sydney dark fibre rollout
Aussie Broadband is currently laying fibre cable through the Sydney Harbour Tunnel, as part of its dark fibre rollout in New South Wales. [ + ]
APAC colocation services market to reach $9.7 billion by 2024
The Asia–Pacific colocation services market is forecast to reach US$9.7 billion by 2024, fuelled by increasing demand for data centres. [ + ]
IDC: Digitalisation of APAC GDP to reach $1.2 trillion by 2022
IDC research has predicted that 65% of the APAC GDP will be digitised, with spending to reach US$1.2 trillion between 2020 and 2023. [ + ]
Definium Technologies CEO named Entrepreneur of the Year
The CEO of Launceston-based Definium Technologies, Mike Cruse, has been named the 2020 Tasmanian Pearcey Entrepreneur of the Year by the Pearcey Foundation. [ + ]
ACCC welcomes NBN wholesale standard changes
The ACCC concluded that the changes NBN Co has made in its new Wholesale Broadband Agreement are satisfactory enough not to warrant regulatory intervention. [ + ]
2020 Women in Digital awards names Founder of the Year
CEO and co-founder of Australian telehealth software company Coviu, Dr Silvia Pfeiffer, has been named Founder of the Year at the 2020 Women in Digital Awards. [ + ]
Digital industry publishes draft fake news code
The industry body representing Google, Facebook, Twitter and other digital platforms in Australia is consulting on its draft code on online disinformation. [ + ]
"Malicious" phone scammers impersonating ACSC
The ACSC warns that Australians have received phone calls from scammers claiming to be ACSC employees, and that the recipient's computer has been compromised. [ + ]
Filmmaking masterclass for secondary students
A new youth program has been developed by the South Australian Government to give budding filmmakers the chance to connect with the state's burgeoning film industry. [ + ]
Winnovation Awards 2020 finalists announced
South Australian women with a vision to change the world have been recognised for their work and commitment to excellence in the 2020 Winnovation Awards finalists list. [ + ]
University Transition Program reimagined online
OpenLearning has partnered with UNSW to reimagine the university's Transition Program. [ + ]
Report: Drones could provide jobs, boost Aussie economy
A report released by the Australian Government has found that drones have the potential to boost the nation's economy and create thousands of jobs. [ + ]
Emotet malware campaign back in action
Attackers are using Emotet and Trickbot to mount sustained attacks on the healthcare sector in Australia and other markets, the ACSC has warned. [ + ]
Significant investment in IoT, despite COVID-19 uncertainties
Almost 50% of organisations will have invested in IoT capabilities by 2023, despite COVID-19 uncertainties, according to a Gartner survey. [ + ]
CompTIA offers online ICT training for Aus, NZ citizens
CompTIA is offering free online training for its CompTIA IT Fundamentals credential, with DDLS and Cyber Train providing free virtual workshops. [ + ]