Industry News
FreightExchange chosen as Google Demo Day Asia finalist
A Sydney start-up has been selected as a finalist for Google's Demo Day Asia. [ + ]
Aussie orgs facing regular security incidents
Nearly a third of Australian businesses have suffered at least four security incidents in the past 12 months, a new survey suggests. [ + ]
CCoE launched by Ava Group
The Global Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence (CCoE) has been launched by Ava Group. [ + ]
World Economic Forum welcomes ACS
ACS has just become a member of the World Economic Forum, marking the first time that a professional association in the ICT sector has been admitted. [ + ]
Most businesses failing to comply with GDPR
Just 30% of companies tested for compliance with the GDPR's right to data access and data portability responded within the mandated one-month window. [ + ]
Popularity of 2-in-1 tablets on the rise
The iPad is still the top tablet in Australia as tablet computer sales continue to grow, according to research from Telsyte. [ + ]
ACCC calls for CDR reform feedback
The ACCC is seeking views from consumers about the Consumer Data Right (CDR) reform. [ + ]
Govts making slow progress with digital initiatives
While governments including Australia's have made digital transformation a high priority, they are making slow progress scaling up their digital initiatives. [ + ]
Masterclasses open for Sydney entrepreneurs
A series of professional workshops is being held for growing entrepreneurial businesses in Sydney. [ + ]
SA's innovation hub taking expressions of interest
Expressions of interest have now opened for a new innovation hub in South Australia. [ + ]
Aus Govt leads blockchain delegation to China
Australian blockchain leaders will travel to China as part of an Australian Government-led mission. [ + ]
Most consumers don't understand nbn speeds
According to new research, most Australians are unable to choose the right broadband speed for the needs of their household. [ + ]
Sunshine Coast invests $35m in cable project
The Sunshine Coast regional council will be home to a new branch landing site for the planned 36 Tbps Japan-Guam-Australia cable. [ + ]
Australian businesses have a Wi-Fi outage per month
Nearly all Australian respondents to a Ruckus Networks survey report experiencing at least one Wi-Fi related connectivity outage per month. [ + ]
Australia is fourth top malicious domain host
Australia has the dubious honour of being the fourth top host of malicious domains in the world, ahead of both China and Russia. [ + ]