Industry News
Mobile and desktop Google search results vary wildly
Only 13% of web pages maintain the same Google search ranking across both mobile and desktop searches, research from SEMrush shows. [ + ]
Epson, Cross Compass partner on AI
A partnership focused on artificial intelligence has begun, with Epson purchasing shares in venture company Cross Compass. [ + ]
Microsoft enhances Windows Autopilot
Microsoft has introduced enhancements to its Windows Autopilot solution, including a white glove mode that will allow devices to be ready for use within minutes. [ + ]
Cloud users considering moving PII back on-premises
Nearly half of organisations that store sensitive customer information in the cloud are considering moving it back in-house due to data security worries. [ + ]
Fraudsters capitalising on IPv4 address shortage
Fraudsters are capitalising on the dwindling supply of IPv4 address shortages and the strong growth in the secondary market for the valuable addresses. [ + ]
Telstra warned by regulator ACMA
ACMA has issued Telstra a formal warning for failing to comply with rules governing consulting the public before deploying new mobile base stations. [ + ]
Aussie IT admins overstressed and underappreciated
Australian IT administrators report being frustrated by network and other issues, and just over a third feel there is a lack of appreciation for what they do. [ + ]
ACCC takes Kogan to court over false advertising
The ACCC has initiated court action against Kogan Australia, accusing the online retailer of violating consumer law with a recent discount promotion. [ + ]
ACS reveals new NSW State Manager
Cheryl Mack has just been appointed to the position of NSW State Manager at ACS. [ + ]
Infratil seeks clearance for Vodafone NZ takeover
Infratil, half of the consortium seeking to acquire Vodafone NZ, has applied for Commerce Commission approval for the proposed takeover. [ + ]
Aus printer market fell 2.2% in 2018
Australian printer shipments fell 2.2% in 2018 to 1.84m as a result of reduced demand for both inkjet and laser printers. [ + ]
Israeli expert to coach NSW start-ups
A global expert on social impact start-ups is visiting Sydney to provide advice to aspiring NSW entrepreneurs. [ + ]
1 in 5 elections faced foreign cyber interference
An analysis of 97 elections and 31 referenda held since late 2016 found indications of foreign interference in 20 countries. [ + ]
Data breaches worse for publicly traded companies
Publicly traded companies suffer the worst data breaches, according to the latest report from Bitglass. [ + ]
Zombieload flaw affects most modern Intel chips
Researchers have discovered a new architectural flaw in most Intel chips released since 2011 that could allow attackers to steal system-level data. [ + ]