Industry News
ACS calls on investors to join early-stage tech fund
The Australian Computer Society is calling on investors to join its new early-stage tech fund after pledging $5 million to the project. [ + ]
Encryption Act amendments tabled in Senate
Labor Senator Kristina Keneally has tabled long-awaited amendments to Australia's controversial encryption legislation in the Senate. [ + ]
Global smartphone shipments to grow in 2020: IDC reports
Global smartphone shipments are expected to return to growth in 2020 after a three-year slump, according to IDC. [ + ]
ACS releases data privacy paper
The ACS has published a new technical white paper outlining the need to develop a safe data sharing regime for government that maintains citizens' privacy. [ + ]
Women in ICT & Digital Leadership Summit
Learn from some of Australia's top women ICT and digital leaders at this special summit, with a 10% discount for ITPA members. [ + ]
NSW mobile phone laws catch up with technology
Drivers in NSW can now legally use their mobile phone as a digital wallet or to access their digital licence while behind the wheel, under strict conditions... [ + ]
Microsoft names next Windows 10 feature update
The company has released the Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 19033 in both the fast and slow rings of the Insider program. [ + ]
New subsea cable starts its journey in Sydney
The Japan-Guam-Australia South subsea cable has been landed at Narrabeen Beach, marking the completion of the Sydney shore end work. [ + ]
ASX100 firms vulnerable to email security risks
86% of ASX100 companies aren't implementing email security best practices, leaving them vulnerable to malicious emails, according to Proofpoint. [ + ]
IT salaries to grow, with AI demand strong
Salary growth will be largely driven by skill shortages, especially in areas such as data and software development, cybersecurity and AI. [ + ]
Regulators rebuke iiNet, Telstra, Optus
Regulators have taken enforcement action against iiNet, Telstra and Optus for breaching their regulatory obligations. [ + ]
Melbourne more hyperconnected than Sydney: study
Melbourne has pulled out ahead of Sydney in a ranking of 100 cities in terms of their progress becoming 'hyperconnected' smart cities. [ + ]
Pawsey opens tender for new supercomputing system
The Pawsey Supercomputing Centre is calling for tenders for a new supercomputing system to replace its existing machine, as part of a $70m capital refresh. [ + ]
Telstra breached obligations over slow nbn speeds
Telstra has admitted to failing to meet its obligations to check the nbn speeds of 180,000 customers to ensure they are receiving the speeds they are paying for. [ + ]
NZ's new fibre regulatory regime taking shape
New Zealand's Commerce Commission has released its draft decisions on the planned new fibre regulatory regime which will take effect from 2022. [ + ]
