Industry News
IT budgets shift to AI and big data
IT budgets are undergoing a significant shift towards artificial intelligence (AI) and big data platforms, according to research from GlobalData. [ + ]
Vodafone charged with misrepresenting bills
Vodafone New Zealand Ltd is facing 10 charges that allege it made false representations in invoices sent to customers. [ + ]
Questions still looming over nbn
The appointment of nbn co CFO Stephen Rue as the company's new CEO may further delay finding answers to the questions looming over the project. [ + ]
TPG, VHA exploring "merger of equals"
TPG Telecom and Vodafone Hutchison Australia have entered preliminary discussions over a potential merger between the telecoms heavyweights. [ + ]
DTA hunting for COTS software suppliers
The DTA has launched a request for tender for commercial off-the-shelf software providers seeking to join its software licensing and services panel. [ + ]
Most firms unprepared for tech globalisation: CBA
New research from Commonwealth Bank (CBA) suggests that the majority of Australian businesses do not feel prepared for technology-driven globalisation. [ + ]
Automation to increase IT headcounts
Nearly a quarter of Australian CIOs are planning to increase permanent IT headcount to support the automation of business processes, research suggests. [ + ]
Gold Coast plans $10m fibre expansion
The City of the Gold Coast plans to add an additional 37 km fibre loop to its existing city-owned carrier-grade 65 km fibre backbone. [ + ]
Brisbane tech company hit with record FWO penalties
Macquarie Technology Group International has been hit with a record fine for not complying with an FWO unfair dismissal order. [ + ]
Corning wins Frost & Sullivan award
The Corning Incorporated Optical Communications division has received the Frost & Sullivan 2018 APAC Data Centre Enabling Technology Leadership Award. [ + ]
AirTrunk to expand after financing process
AirTrunk is preparing for major expansion into the Asia–Pacific region, having just successfully completed an AU$850 million financing process. [ + ]
Canberra Cyber Security Centre opens
The Australian Cyber Security Centre has opened a new headquarters in Canberra. [ + ]
NZ's Commerce Commission sues Viagogo
New Zealand's Commerce Commission has joined the ACCC and a growing list of other international regulators in suing Swiss ticket resale company Viagogo. [ + ]
TIO argues against its abolishment
The Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman has recommended the government reject a call to scrap the agency and replace it with a more independent entity. [ + ]
Qld opens third round of Hot DesQ program
The Queensland Government has opened applications for the third round of the Hot DesQ program, which provides funding to entice start-ups to set up in the state. [ + ]