Industry News
Vocus lights up ASC early due to cable cut
Vocus Communications has implemented an emergency cutover of traffic from the damaged SMW-3 subsea cable to its soon-to-launched ASC cable. [ + ]
5G success depends on streamlined policies
The benefits of 5G will be severely compromised if the challenges of siting for outdoor cells are not addressed in a timely manner. [ + ]
Qld Govt holds innovation review
A comprehensive review into Queensland's innovation system has been launched by the state government. [ + ]
Uniti aims to double workforce with $5m jobs grant
nbn rival Uniti Wireless has secured $5m in funding from the SA Government to support its goal of creating more than 200 new jobs as it expands nationwide. [ + ]
Australian consumer digital trust lowest in the world
Australians exhibited the lowest levels of digital trust among consumers in 10 markets surveyed for a new report. [ + ]
The AI economy needs ethics to succeed
Businesses and society at large can leverage AI-powered technologies in an ethical, trustworthy and sustainable way, if the right approach is adopted. [ + ]
Australian National Blockchain aims to transform business
The Australian National Blockchain consortium will help establish a new technology platform to securely and transparently manage legal agreements. [ + ]
ACOMM 2018 award winners revealed
Winners have been announced for the 2018 Communications Alliance ACOMM Awards. [ + ]
Unisys partners with Invictus Games
Unisys will be an Official Information Technology and Cybersecurity Supporter at the Invictus Games Sydney 2018. [ + ]
Vic to grow another 30,000 ICT jobs
Victoria's ICT workforce is expected to grow by 2.5% by 2023, creating 30,000 new jobs. [ + ]
Domain availability influencing baby names: GoDaddy
New research indicates that millennial parents are prioritising the digital identity of their children. [ + ]
Equinix expanding footprint in WA
Equinix has announced an $11m expansion to its PE2 data centre in Perth as part of plans to create a Western Australian digital interconnection hub. [ + ]
IT budgets shift to AI and big data
IT budgets are undergoing a significant shift towards artificial intelligence (AI) and big data platforms, according to research from GlobalData. [ + ]
Vodafone-TPG merger could be a win-win
Word that Vodafone Australia and TPG Telecom are discussing merging makes sense, but a combination could be difficult to pull off, an expert has noted. [ + ]
Vodafone charged with misrepresenting bills
Vodafone New Zealand Ltd is facing 10 charges that allege it made false representations in invoices sent to customers. [ + ]
