Industry News
CEBIT releases initial 2019 program
CEBIT Australia has released the first part of its program, revealing the conference's key themes and bringing the total number of speakers to more than 60. [ + ]
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. [ + ]