Industry News
NEXTDC M2 centre recognised for operational sustainability
NEXTDC's M2 Melbourne data centre has received Uptime Institute's Tier IV Gold Certification for Operational Sustainability. [ + ]
Global ICT spending to reach $4.3 T in 2023
Commercial purchases will likely account for two-thirds of all ICT spending by 2023, according to IDC research. [ + ]
Kogan boosts FY19 profit from expanded product range
Kogan has reported a 21.9% growth in profit for FY19, and revealed plans to introduce superannuation, credit card and energy services this financial year. [ + ]
NZ's interactive media industry could reach $1.01bn by 2024
NZ's interactive media industry could reach $1.01 billion in FY 2024 if it can maintain its current high growth rates, according to a new report. [ + ]
Townsville hosting bitcoin conference next month
Australia's first cryptocurrency conference, Bitcoin Cash City, will take place in Townsville on 4–5 September. [ + ]
Optus Business, Myriota to bring IoT to remote Australia
Optus Business has partnered with Australian nanosatellite IoT start-up Myriota to bolster remote IoT coverage across Australia. [ + ]
Accenture to acquire Australian big data firm Analytics8
Accenture is set to acquire Australian big data and analytics consultancy Analytics8 in a bid to improve its AI-driven data and analytics services. [ + ]
Fay Holthuyzen named ACOMM Ambassador 2019
Ex-Department of Communications Deputy Secretary Fay Holthuyzen has been named Australian Communications Ambassador 2019 at the Communications Alliance Awards. [ + ]
ASD makes in-house data analysis app open source
The ASD has released an open source version of its data visualisation and analysis tool, Constellation, connecting the security agency with the outer world. [ + ]
Cybersecurity training centre launches in Melbourne
A cybersecurity training centre opened in Melbourne's west today to provide future experts with training needed for a successful career in the industry. [ + ]
Telstra FY19 profit slumps 39.6%
Telstra has partially blamed the ongoing economic impact of the nbn for the company's 39.6% decline in profit and 21.7% decrease in ebitda during FY19. [ + ]
Clouds bring clarity for WaterNSW
WaterNSW has deployed Microsoft Azure, Dynamics 365 and Office 365 to unify its operations, according to Microsoft. [ + ]
Berejiklian explores new NSW-UK fintech opportunities
Berejiklian and UK financial firms met in London to discuss opportunities afforded by the start of open banking in Australia and the Australia–UK Fintech Bridge. [ + ]
Broadcom to acquire Symantec, McAfee to take on NanoSec
Broadcom and McAfee announced their intent to purchase, or purchase of Symantec and NanoSec respectively, last week, with Symantec going for $10.7 billion. [ + ]
ACSC publishes advice on fighting fake emails
The Australian Cyber Security Centre has released guidance into how organisations can limit the risk of their domains being used as the source of spoof emails. [ + ]
