Industry News
Atlassian sets up in Sydney tech precinct
Atlassian will establish its Sydney headquarters at the Innovation and Technology Precinct, following an agreement with the NSW Government. [ + ]
Retailers top credential stuffing targets
Retailers are heavily targeted by the increasingly popular attack method of credential stuffing, according to research from Akamai. [ + ]
Telco practices driving consumer debt
A new report from the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman outlines four common industry practices that are driving financial overcommitment. [ + ]
How to apply the Consumer Data Right in the energy sector: ACCC
A discussion paper about how to best apply the Consumer Data Right in the energy sector has just been published by the ACCC. [ + ]
Telcos warned over wrong or missing IPND data
ACMA has directed 11 telcos to comply with their obligations under regulations covering the database of subscriber information provided to emergency services. [ + ]
Australian tablet sales fell 2.1% in 2H18
A slump in demand for Android tablets led to a 2.1% contraction in the Australian tablet market during 2H18, Telsyte has estimated. [ + ]
Drupal issues critical security alert
Open source content management software project Drupal has issued a critical security alert warning of a remote code execution vulnerability in Drupal 8. [ + ]
5G to comprise 15% of global mobile industry by 2025
With 5G network launches on the rise, 5G will account for 15% of the global mobile industry by 2025, according to GSMA. [ + ]
TPG to take $228m writedown on abandoned mobile foray
TPG Telecom will write off $228m from the value of its investments in its mobile network due to the decision to abandon the rollout. [ + ]
Cisco to invest $61m to speed Australia's digitisation
Cisco's $61m Country Digital Acceleration program for Australia will see the company forge both public and private sector digital transformation partnerships. [ + ]
Professional Standards Scheme certification for ACS
ACS has now been certified by the Professional Standards Council under the Professional Standards Scheme. [ + ]
NetComm gets $161m buyout offer
The board of Australian telecoms equipment company NetComm is unanimously recommending a buyout offer from US-based Casa Systems. [ + ]
IMR Standard reduces bill shock but complaints rise
A review of the International Mobile Roaming Standard (IMR Standard) has just been completed by the ACMA. [ + ]
AIIA calls for national digital skills policy
The government's review of the VET system represents a chance to develop a national approach to improving digital skills education and training, the AIIA said. [ + ]
CEBIT 2019 unveils first keynote speaker
Virgin Galactic's Stephen Attenborough will be one of eight keynote speakers at the event, to be held in Sydney from 29–31 October. [ + ]
