Industry News
Report: nbn connectivity could boost value of agriculture sector
A research report has estimated that nbn connectivity could add $15.6 billion to the value of Australia's agriculture sector by 2030. [ + ]
Keeping kids safe online more important than ever
The COVID-19 pandemic, lockdowns and increased isolation are creating heightened rates of cyberbullying, child exploitation and image-based abuse. [ + ]
Telcos in breach of nbn migration rules
ACMA has found TPG, Optus, Dodo and Telstra to be in breach of rules requiring them to provide backup services to consumers following a stalled nbn migration. [ + ]
COVID-19 pushes spending on comms and collaboration software
Despite current enterprise ICT spending trends, GlobalData predicts that communication and collaboration software revenue will grow by 20% in Australia in 2020. [ + ]
Report: Small increase in consumer complaints about telcos
The Complaints in Context report from the Communications Alliance has shown a small rise in the complaints received by the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman. [ + ]
Bank guarantees digitised through blockchain breakthrough
A consortium of major banks has launched a live pilot for Lygon, a blockchain-based bank guarantee platform. [ + ]
NZ: $69m upgrade for school networks and security
A $69 million online learning package announced by the NZ Government will upgrade schools' digital networks and improve online security. [ + ]
BYOPC to reach mainstream in 5 years
Gartner is predicting that the emerging bring your own PC technology trend will reach mainstream adoption within five years, driven by COVID-19 WFH restrictions. [ + ]
MS Teams: new features to engage students
Microsoft has been working to improve its Teams product in response to a global need for remote learning. [ + ]
Gartner: employees only applying half of newly learned skills
New research from Gartner has revealed that employees are only applying 54% of the new skills they have learned. [ + ]
Google services restored following student email 'incident'
ACT public schools recently experienced an 'email incident', with spam emails containing inappropriate material being circulated to students. [ + ]
Government names 17 broadband SIPs
The government has designated 17 statutory infrastructure providers for the supply of wholesale broadband services in 1592 locations Australia-wide. [ + ]
Blockchain tech a game changer for Aussie dairy industry
A Blockchain and Traceability Framework will develop a real-time dairy payment system and supply chain information sharing capability, to help Aussie dairy farmers. [ + ]
LaunchVic funding boosts Victorian start-ups and jobs
LaunchVic, a Victorian start-up agency, will provide $1.3 million in pre-accelerator funding to support the next generation of tech start-ups and entrepreneurs. [ + ]
Masterclasses for current and future tech leaders
If leadership is your role or goal, you shouldn't miss this series of online masterclasses designed to improve your management, influencing and communications skills. [ + ]
