Industry News
5G coverage to reach 4.1 billion people by 2025
By 2025, the number of 5G users worldwide is forecast to hit 4.1 billion, fuelled by service providers setting up the necessary technology infrastructure. [ + ]
ISACA releases blockchain guides to help enterprise adoption
ISACA has released two free resources to facilitate the adoption of blockchain technology for enterprises and tech professionals. [ + ]
Global use of digital payment tech to grow by 23.7%
The COVID-19 pandemic will accelerate a global trend towards contactless payments, with the global digital payments market to reach $4.9 trillion. [ + ]
Aussie fintechs flourish in KPMG Fintech Landscape
Australia's fintech start-up ecosystem has flourished in 2020, with more than 100 Aussie fintechs added to the KPMG Fintech Landscape 2020. [ + ]
Study: Aussies suffering from phone separation anxiety
Researchers have revealed that 99.2% of Aussies have nomophobia — a fear of being separated from their mobile phones — which could endanger their health. [ + ]
CIO hiring process to favour emotional intelligence in 2021
Individual determination and sensitivity have been ranked as two critical personal characteristics in 70% of CIO hiring processes in 2021, according to Gartner. [ + ]
Aussies abandon cash with pandemic spurring digital shift
The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted a digital shift in banking and payments amongst Australians, with 48% of Aussies using mobile phones to make payments. [ + ]
Survey reveals least trustworthy website features
AddictiveTips.com has revealed the five least trustworthy website features, with pop-up adverts deemed the biggest indicator of an untrustworthy website. [ + ]
Empired wins Cancer Institute NSW managed services deal
Empired has won a three-year deal to deliver application managed services for the Cancer Institute NSW. [ + ]
Road safety boost: CAVs can now see around corners
Australian researchers have made a breakthrough in cooperative perception tests, revealing that smart cars can now see hidden pedestrians, even through buildings. [ + ]
ASG Group to expand Indigenous Trainee Program
The ASG Group has expanded its Indigenous trainee program nationally, to encourage more young Indigenous Australians to take up a career in IT. [ + ]
OAIC calls for Privacy Act reform to build public trust
The OAIC has called for changes to the Privacy Act 1988, to ensure privacy protections remain consistent with current Australian values. [ + ]
ACCC sues Facebook for misleading ads on Onavo Protect
The ACCC is suing Facebook for misleading consumers with a promise to protect their data, when it allegedly collected and exploited it through Onavo Protect. [ + ]
NSW Govt seeks operator for new Sydney tech precinct
Expressions of interest are now open for potential operators for Tech Central, an innovation and technology precinct near Central Station. [ + ]
Report: gender discrimination rife in ICT sector
Professionals Australia is calling on the ICT sector to do more to address gender discrimination, after a report revealed that little is being done to address this issue. [ + ]
