Industry News
Cisco warns of four critical vulnerabilities
Cisco has issued a patch for four critical authentication bypass vulnerabilities in its Cisco UCS Director and UCS Director Express for Big Data packages. [ + ]
Tech giants aim for encryption in memory
Microsoft, IBM, Red Hat, Google and others have joined a consortium working on a method for the end-to-end encryption of data even while it is in use. [ + ]
Microsoft launches Chromium-based Edge into beta
Microsoft has announced the commencement of the public beta phase for its fully Chromium-based Edge web browser for Windows 10, 7, 8/8.1 and macOS. [ + ]
Zendesk to increase Victorian workforce
Zendesk has announced plans to expand its Melbourne-based Asia Pacific Software Engineering Centre by hiring 70 new highly skilled engineers. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
