Industry News
BEC scams on the rise: Scamwatch
Reports of business email compromise (BEC) to Scamwatch have grown by one-third this year. [ + ]
Telstra's copper services to remain regulated
The ACCC has decided to extend the declaration of Telstra's wholesale copper-based fixed line services until at least mid-2024. [ + ]
NZ's ComCom consulting on UFB migration rules
New Zealand's Commerce Commission has proposed new rules governing Chorus's transition of copper customers in the UFB network rollout footprint to fibre. [ + ]
Infosys to open three innovation hubs
Three innovation hubs will be opened in Australia by Infosys, creating 1200 new jobs by 2020. [ + ]
Payment fraud losses to hit $30bn this year
Juniper Research has predicted that online payment fraud losses will grow to US$22bn this year, growing to US$48bn by 2023 as a fraud-as-a-service economy emerges. [ + ]
10th year of conferences for YOW!
A range of inspiring speakers and cutting-edge content will be on show at this year's 10th YOW! Conference. [ + ]
nbn co lifts revenue by 53% in FY19
nbn co increased its first-quarter revenue to $620 million as the number of wholesale connections neared 4.4 million. [ + ]
Australian women recognised in Stevie Awards
Australian professionals and female-led organisations had a strong showing at the 2018 Stevie Awards for Women in Business. [ + ]
AI receives $19m investment from CSIRO
The CSIRO will invest $35 million towards research into artificial intelligence and space technology in Australia. [ + ]
Telco service reliability proposals welcomed by RRRCC
Proposals to improve the reliability of telco services have been supported by the Regional, Rural and Remote Communications Coalition (RRRCC). [ + ]
Start-ups invited to pitch for $1m at StartCon
Start-ups that wish to pitch for a $1 million investment from venture capital firm Right Click Capital at StartCon 2018 have until 23 November. [ + ]
My Health Record opt-out extension welcomed
The opt-out period for My Health Record has been extended, a move which has been welcomed by privacy advocates. [ + ]
Qld industries receive digital tech funding
More than $3 million in digital technologies funding has been awarded to Queensland industries. [ + ]
Digital Realty opens third Sydney data centre
Digital Realty has opened its third data centre in Sydney, and expects to soon commence planning for an extra one. [ + ]
Telstra rolls out networks as a service platform
As part of its strategy to simplify and transform enterprise service delivery, Telstra has announced the deployment of a network as a service platform. [ + ]
