Industry News
CES 2019 showcases AI and 5G tech
The CES 2019 event, which put AI and 5G technology in the spotlight, has now concluded. [ + ]
Google expedites execution date for Google+
Google has accelerated its timeline for shutting down the consumer version of Google+ after disclosing a fresh privacy-threatening vulnerability. [ + ]
ANU constructs future internet data superhighway
A safe data superhighway is under construction by a team of researchers at the Australian National University (ANU). [ + ]
Real estate industry provider exposes data
Thousands of job applicants' personal details were potentially left exposed to the online world due to poorly configured S3 buckets. [ + ]
Season's greetings
It's been a very busy year for the ICT industry, with seemingly endless developments in all sectors of the field. [ + ]
Foxtel pays telemarketing infringement notice
An infringement notice of $25,200 has been paid by Foxtel Management, after it breached laws that require telemarketers to end a call immediately when asked. [ + ]
Archer, USYD quantum computing IP licence deal
An agreement has been struck between Archer Exploration and the University of Sydney Commercial Development and Industry Partnerships (CDIP). [ + ]
No to free emergency alerts: Communications Alliance
Communications Alliance has rejected calls to provide the Queensland Government with free emergency alerts. [ + ]
New encryption laws spark concerns
Rushed encryption laws could create unintended consequences, according to the Law Council of Australia. [ + ]
Worker productivity slowed by old tech
Outdated technology, unnecessary meetings and unproductive workflow are seeing workers waste valuable hours, research shows. [ + ]
NBN Co discount bundles introduced for business
NBN Co has unveiled its new wholesale discount bundles, designed to improve customer experience.
[ + ]ACMA 5G auction ends
ACMA's 5G auction in Australia has now concluded, with four companies winning spectrum in the 3.6 GHz band. [ + ]
Qld Minister warns govt against 'trojan horse' tactics
Queensland Minister for Digital Technology Mick de Brenni has warned the federal government against using the Australian Digital Council to wind back important legislation. [ + ]
ACCAN calls for broadband guarantee
ACCAN welcomed the government's planned broadband universal service guarantee, but called for the passage of legislation guaranteeing access in regional areas. [ + ]
Nokia reveals Bell Labs Prize winners
The top three winners of the 5th annual Bell Labs Prize have been announced by Nokia. [ + ]