Industry News
ATO working with software providers on STP solutions
The ATO has received 31 responses to a market request for software providers to develop low- or no-cost payroll reporting solutions for small businesses. [ + ]
NEXTDC operations certified carbon neutral
The corporate operations of NEXTDC have now been certified as carbon neutral under the federal government's National Carbon Offset Standard (NCOS). [ + ]
Qld moves to stamp out cyberbullying
The Queensland Government is taking action on cyberbullying, with the Premier contacting social media platforms to remind them of their responsibilities. [ + ]
New WHS guidance for small businesses
New guidance material to help small business owners and operators understand their responsibilities under WHS laws has been released by Safe Work Australia. [ + ]
Network categories added to Hardware Marketplace
The Digital Transformation Agency has added new network equipment and network cabling services categories to the Hardware Marketplace. [ + ]
Sunshine Coast cable landing station underway
A Sunshine Coast submarine cable landing station that will help to deliver a fast data connection to Asia and the US is now under construction. [ + ]
Telco customer service ratings revealed by ACMA
ACMA has compiled data on the customer service performance of telcos from 2017–18. [ + ]
NDB report highlights need for info sharing: ACSC
The ACSC is urging organisations to sign up to its information sharing program to help curtail the ongoing rise in malicious or criminal cyber attacks. [ + ]
Huge increase in business-targeted email fraud
There has been a 476% increase in email fraud between Q4 2018 and Q4 2017, according to a new report. [ + ]
Framework to ensure small businesses paid on time
The federal government is introducing a new national large business reporting framework. [ + ]
Tasmania to launch start-up accelerators
The Tasmanian Government is seeking experts and networks to help develop accelerator programs targeting the state's key technology segments. [ + ]
Microsoft opens Technology Centre in Sydney
The new Microsoft Technology Centre in Sydney will aid enterprise and government customers in their digital transformation efforts. [ + ]
Aussie Broadband overhauling core network
Aussie Broadband is in the midst of a core network upgrade that involves overhauling virtually every piece of network equipment. [ + ]
nbn performance stays mostly flat in Q4
The ACCC's latest Measuring Broadband Australia report found that the average nbn plan is achieving a performance of 84.3% of its maximum plan speed. [ + ]
Fraudsters steal phone numbers, drain bank accounts: TIO
Fraudsters are emptying the bank accounts of unsuspecting consumers after stealing their mobile phone numbers and email addresses. [ + ]
