Industry News
CA publishes Existing Customer Authentication code
Telecommunications industry body the Communications Alliance has published a new code aimed at better protecting consumers against scams and fraud. [ + ]
The dangers of too much screen time
A link between screen time and a higher risk and severity of myopia (short-sightedness) in students has been revealed by a new study. [ + ]
Adatree launches COVID hotspot alert system
Fintech startup Adatree has launched a free service that uses payment activity data to alert users when they have visited a COVID exposure site. [ + ]
Seven Network launches converged media trading platform
Seven Network has announced the launch of CODE 7+, the company's next generation digital and broadcast converged media trading platform. [ + ]
Join the Google Cloud education summit
The digital Google Cloud Government and Education Summit is due to be held on 3–4 November. [ + ]
Finalists revealed for Australian Technologies Competition
Eighteen emerging technology companies have been selected as finalists for the Australian Technologies Competition, with winners to be announced on 26 October 2021. [ + ]
Ransomware: tougher penalties and mandatory reporting
New criminal offences, tougher penalties and a mandatory reporting regime have been announced under the Ransomware Action Plan. [ + ]
Wing tests drone deliveries from Qld shopping centre
Drone delivery company Wing has partnered with Vicinity Centres to pilot an on-demand drone delivery service from the rooftop of the Grand Plaza in Queensland. [ + ]
Gartner advises enterprises to prepare for Windows 11
Gartner is advising infrastructure and operations leaders to create a timeline for evaluation and migration to Windows 11, and planning to run pilots in 1H22. [ + ]
Visa's AI tools stopped $354m of fraud in 12 months
Visa's AI-driven security tools protected Australian businesses from more than $354m of fraud in a 12-month period, the company said. [ + ]
ACMA welcomes DIGI's complaints portal
The Digital Industry Group has launched a new code portal for complaints about breaches of compliance of the Australian Code of Practice on Disinformation. [ + ]
Teacher shortages occurring across NSW
Teacher shortages are now already evident throughout NSW, according to the Independent Education Union (IEU). [ + ]
Microsoft and Domino's sign strategic agreement
Microsoft has announced a three-year strategic technology and services agreement with Domino's Pizza Enterprises. [ + ]
ACCC will not oppose Microsoft's purchase of Nuance
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission will not object to the proposed $26.95bn purchase of Nuance Communications by Microsoft. [ + ]
Mandiant confirms rebrand from FireEye to Mandiant, Inc.
Cybersecurity solutions provider Mandiant has completed its name change from FireEye, Inc. to Mandiant, Inc. and changed its Nasdaq stock ticker symbol to MNDT. [ + ]
