Industry News
NEXTDC receives NABERS 5-star rating
A NABERS 5-star rating has just been awarded to the NEXTDC M1 Melbourne data centre. [ + ]
Cicada Innovations CEO resigns
The current CEO of Cicada Innovations has announced that she will be stepping down from the role. [ + ]
Brennan IT introduces new GM of Product role
A new role has been created at Brennan IT, with Chris Price stepping into the position of General Manager of Product. [ + ]
Qld entrepreneurs attend innovation bootcamp
An innovation bootcamp in Queensland will allow aspiring entrepreneurs to turn their ideas into business ventures. [ + ]
59% of Aussie small businesses lack a website
Despite acknowledging the benefits of owning a website, the majority of small businesses have yet to build one due to costs and other concerns. [ + ]
Australian businesses investing in disruptive tech
Australian business leaders are more confident than their global peers in their readiness for the Fourth Industrial Revolution, according to Deloitte. [ + ]
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). [ + ]