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. [ + ]

More than two in three Australian IT and business leaders expect that 5G mobile technology will be critical to their future business strategy, research shows. [ + ]

A partnership focused on artificial intelligence has begun, with Epson purchasing shares in venture company Cross Compass. [ + ]

Nearly half of organisations that store sensitive customer information in the cloud are considering moving it back in-house due to data security worries. [ + ]

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. [ + ]

ACMA has issued Telstra a formal warning for failing to comply with rules governing consulting the public before deploying new mobile base stations. [ + ]

Fraudsters are capitalising on the dwindling supply of IPv4 address shortages and the strong growth in the secondary market for the valuable addresses. [ + ]

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. [ + ]

The ACCC has initiated court action against Kogan Australia, accusing the online retailer of violating consumer law with a recent discount promotion. [ + ]

Cheryl Mack has just been appointed to the position of NSW State Manager at ACS. [ + ]

Infratil, half of the consortium seeking to acquire Vodafone NZ, has applied for Commerce Commission approval for the proposed takeover. [ + ]

Australian printer shipments fell 2.2% in 2018 to 1.84m as a result of reduced demand for both inkjet and laser printers. [ + ]

A global expert on social impact start-ups is visiting Sydney to provide advice to aspiring NSW entrepreneurs. [ + ]

An analysis of 97 elections and 31 referenda held since late 2016 found indications of foreign interference in 20 countries. [ + ]

Researchers have discovered a new architectural flaw in most Intel chips released since 2011 that could allow attackers to steal system-level data. [ + ]