Industry News
Huge increase in business-targeted email fraud
There has been a 476% increase in email fraud between Q4 2018 and Q4 2017, according to a new report. [ + ]
Sunshine Coast cable landing station underway
A Sunshine Coast submarine cable landing station that will help to deliver a fast data connection to Asia and the US is now under construction. [ + ]
Tasmania to launch start-up accelerators
The Tasmanian Government is seeking experts and networks to help develop accelerator programs targeting the state's key technology segments. [ + ]
Framework to ensure small businesses paid on time
The federal government is introducing a new national large business reporting framework. [ + ]
Aussie Broadband overhauling core network
Aussie Broadband is in the midst of a core network upgrade that involves overhauling virtually every piece of network equipment. [ + ]
Microsoft opens Technology Centre in Sydney
The new Microsoft Technology Centre in Sydney will aid enterprise and government customers in their digital transformation efforts. [ + ]
Fraudsters steal phone numbers, drain bank accounts: TIO
Fraudsters are emptying the bank accounts of unsuspecting consumers after stealing their mobile phone numbers and email addresses. [ + ]
NEXTDC receives NABERS 5-star rating
A NABERS 5-star rating has just been awarded to the NEXTDC M1 Melbourne data centre. [ + ]
nbn performance stays mostly flat in Q4
The ACCC's latest Measuring Broadband Australia report found that the average nbn plan is achieving a performance of 84.3% of its maximum plan speed. [ + ]
Cicada Innovations CEO resigns
The current CEO of Cicada Innovations has announced that she will be stepping down from the role. [ + ]
Brennan IT introduces new GM of Product role
A new role has been created at Brennan IT, with Chris Price stepping into the position of General Manager of Product. [ + ]
Qld entrepreneurs attend innovation bootcamp
An innovation bootcamp in Queensland will allow aspiring entrepreneurs to turn their ideas into business ventures. [ + ]
59% of Aussie small businesses lack a website
Despite acknowledging the benefits of owning a website, the majority of small businesses have yet to build one due to costs and other concerns. [ + ]
Optus to launch 5G in Q2
Optus has revealed plans to launch 5G fixed wireless services in an initial 60 suburbs across five states and territories during the second quarter. [ + ]
IT job ads grow 12% in 2018
The IT industry was the second-largest contributor to the growth in job ads posted across Australia in 2018, according to the SEEK Employment Report. [ + ]
