Industry News
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. [ + ]
NTC drives automated vehicle data access policy
Government access to automated vehicle and C-ITS data could bring significant public benefits, but it also could also drive new privacy challenges. [ + ]
Microsoft patches two new BlueKeep-like bugs
Microsoft patched four critical RCE vulnerabilities in the remote desktop services component of Windows, including two with BlueKeep-like wormable capabilities. [ + ]
Digital Platform Inquiry recommendations a shot in the right direction
There might not be a 'silver bullet' to fix the regulatory imbalance between digital platforms and traditional media, but ACCC recommendations should help. [ + ]
SBAS could help Australian economy locate $6bn over 30 years
A new precise satellite positioning system could deliver more than $6 billion to the Australian economy over the next 30 years, a national trial has shown. [ + ]
ACMA seeks feedback on nbn consumer experience rules
The ACMA is seeking stakeholder and community feedback to help fine-tune the rules governing nbn migration. Submissions close 5 September 2019. [ + ]
Microsoft introduces FastTrack for Windows 10
With months to go until the demise of Windows 7, Microsoft has introduced a free service aimed at helping organisations streamline the migration to Windows 10. [ + ]
Canberra consulting on Regional Connectivity Program
The federal government is consulting on the design of a program that will provide up to $53m in grant funding to improve regional and rural digital connectivity. [ + ]
