Industry News
ACCC places app stores under the microscope
The ACCC will investigate competition issues associated with Google Play and the Apple App Store as part of its digital platforms inquiry. [ + ]
RMIT expertise shapes future of online education in Vietnam
Vietnam's Ministry of Education and Training has partnered with RMIT to help guide the future of online education in the region. [ + ]
Telehealth platform developer establishes HQ in Melbourne
XRHealth has established its Asia Pacific HQ and Fulfilment Centre in Melbourne, creating employment opportunities for clinicians across Melbourne and Victoria. [ + ]
COVID-19 causes decline in Aussie smartphone sales
The coronavirus pandemic, coupled with handset supply delays, has caused smartphone sales to fall 5% in the first half of 2020, according to Telsyte. [ + ]
ACS welcomes findings of Senate fintech committee
Reforms recommended by the Senate Select Committee on Financial Technology and Regulatory Technology will provide a boost to the fintech sector, the ACS said. [ + ]
Report: AU tech sector salaries growing despite COVID-19
A report from the Australian Information Industry Association has found that continued wage rises in the tech sector are unaffected by COVID-19. [ + ]
CyberCX acquires Insomnia Security
Australia's CyberCX has acquired New Zealand cybersecurity specialist Insomnia Security as part of its expansion into the market. [ + ]
Govt unveils code of practice to boost IoT security
The Australian Government has released a code of practice for IoT devices like smart televisions and security cameras to protect consumers from cyber threats. [ + ]
COVID-19 drives spending growth for A/NZ security services
IDC has forecast long-term growth for managed security services spending in Australia and New Zealand, with security services revenue to grow at a CAGR of 12.3%. [ + ]
GlobalData: Fintech companies could boost gig economy with AI
GlobalData has revealed that fintech start-ups could help boost the gig economy through AI credit scoring models that can quickly interpret alternative data. [ + ]
La Trobe University and Didasko win at Educational Publishing Awards
La Trobe University and online partner Didasko have won at the Educational Publishing Awards Australia for the third consecutive year. [ + ]
Virtual travel on offer for school students
An experimental learning tool will allow school students to virtually visit Peru and learn about the country. [ + ]
Hearables leading the wearable tech market
A new report from IDC reveals that the market for wearables devices increased during the second quarter of 2020, due to strong demand for hearables. [ + ]
Aussie enterprise storage market to shrink 7.5% in 2020
A report by GlobalData has predicted that Australia's enterprise storage market could fall by 7.5% in 2020, due to ICT spending cuts driven by COVID-19. [ + ]
Career opportunities booming in RPA
UiPath has revealed that the COVID-19 pandemic has increased demand for robotic process automation, with increasing career opportunities for RPA professionals. [ + ]
