Industry News
Optus to launch 5G in Q2
Optus has revealed plans to launch 5G fixed wireless services in an initial 60 suburbs across five states and territories during the second quarter. [ + ]
CompTIA report predicts 4% global IT growth
The CompTIA IT Industry Outlook 2019 has highlighted 12 key trends emerging as digital technology transforms the industry. [ + ]
Increasing demand for VPNs in Australia
Interest in virtual private network (VPN) services in Australia has been steadily growing, according to Surfshark. [ + ]
IT job ads grow 12% in 2018
The IT industry was the second-largest contributor to the growth in job ads posted across Australia in 2018, according to the SEEK Employment Report. [ + ]
Brexit may affect UK companies' GDPR obligations
The UK Information Commissioners' Office is urging UK businesses to be aware of the potential impact of Brexit on their GDPR obligations. [ + ]
Facebook tops Australian social media use
Facebook is still the most popular social media platform amongst Australians, according to new research by Hootsuite and We Are Social. [ + ]
Aussie firms confident in digital transformation
Australian businesses are more confident than their counterparts in other APAC markets in their ability to avoid being left behind in the digital era. [ + ]
New CFO for NBN Co
A new chief financial officer has just been appointed at NBN Co. [ + ]
TIO records lowest telco complaints since 2015
Telecommunications complaints have fallen to the lowest level in three years, according to the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman (TIO). [ + ]
TPG ditches mobile phone network plan
Citing the federal government's decision to ban Huawei equipment in 5G rollouts, TPG Telecom will cease the deployment of its mobile network. [ + ]
McAfee uncovers Anatova ransomware
Researchers from McAfee have uncovered a new ransomware variant that has the potential to become a major threat due to its sophistication and modular design. [ + ]
Humanforce secures Accel-KKR investment
Humanforce has just secured AU$22.5 million in growth equity investment from Accel-KKR in order to scale up global operations. [ + ]
Apply now to become a Digital Champion
Small and family businesses can now apply for the Small Business Digital Champions project. [ + ]
GPS manufacturers remove deceptive ads
The term 'lifetime' will no longer be used in advertising by three GPS navigation manufacturers. [ + ]
Consumer Safeguards Review recommends transparency
The focus of a new Consumer Safeguards Review will be on ensuring transparency and better choice for customers. [ + ]