Industry News
Call for submissions — linux.conf.au 2020
linux.conf.au 2020 organisers have issued an invitation to IT professionals for proposals for talks and miniconfs, on the theme of security, privacy and ethics. [ + ]
EFA calls for ban on face recognition tech
Electronic Frontiers Australia is urging Australians to oppose the use of facial recognition technology by government and law enforcement agencies. [ + ]
Microsoft backtracks on plan to rescind IUR
Microsoft has reversed course on planned changes to its partner incentive program which would see partners charged for the internal use of Microsoft products. [ + ]
Bellarine Community Health moves to the cloud
Victoria's Bellarine Community Health has modernised its systems with a cloud platform based on Microsoft 365 and Azure. [ + ]
Infratil, Brookfield cleared to buy Vodafone NZ
New Zealand's Commerce Commission and Overseas Investment Office has approved the acquisition of Vodafone NZ by Infratil and Brookfield Asset Management. [ + ]
Zero-day Windows exploit used in espionage campaign
ESET researchers have observed a zero-day Windows vulnerability being exploited in a cyber espionage campaign. [ + ]
Google contractors can listen to your conversations
Google has confirmed contractors listen to and transcribe snippets of audio recorded by Google Assistant after a reviewer leaked over 1000 recordings. [ + ]
Advantech, Pacific Automation partner for Industrial IoT
Advantech has announced a partnership with electrical and electronic solutions provider Pacific Automation, aimed at Industrial IoT markets. [ + ]
Dodo to refund $360,000 over misleading advertising
Dodo has agreed to refund customers $360,000 after admitting to the ACCC to misleadingly advertising its entry-level nbn plans as perfect for streaming. [ + ]
Data theft a top security concern for Australians: study
The study, which was done as part of a larger body of work, looked at the public's security concerns and how they've changed over time. [ + ]
Marriott facing $178m GDPR fine
The UK's ICO is proposing to fine hotel chain Marriott International $178m over a massive data breach that went undetected for more than four years. [ + ]
Aussie IT spending to reach $93.8bn this year: Gartner
Total Australian technology spending is on track to grow 3.1% in 2019 to $93.8bn, rising to $107bn by 2022, Gartner forecasts. [ + ]
Adelaide to host MIT's fourth Living Lab
The Lab is intended to bring the public, private and research sectors together to analyse data and help SA achieve economic and sustainable population growth. [ + ]
Phone businesses' identities stolen for Facebook scams
The Western Australian Government has issued a warning after four Perth mobile phone businesses had their identities stolen and used in Facebook scams. [ + ]
Microsoft expands partnership with ServiceNow
Under an expanded partnership with Microsoft, ServiceNow will house its SaaS portfolio for some customers on the Azure Australian regions. [ + ]
