Industry News
Terabit DDoS attack era has arrived
A 1.7 Tbps DDoS attack on the customer of a major US service provider has been spotted by Arbor Networks' ATLAS threat-monitoring system. [ + ]
More tech skills needed for the jobs of the future
The majority of Australian workers believe they will need technology training within the next two years if they are to keep their current role, according to new research by Salesforce. [ + ]
Reform of telecoms carrier powers
Canberra has implemented 10 reforms of Australia's telecommunications carrier powers and immunities and is consulting on a further 11 changes. [ + ]
IoT uptake driven by efficiency gains and cost reduction
Internet of Things (IoT) solutions are expected to help to achieve operational efficiencies and cost reduction within APAC, according to research by GlobalData. [ + ]
NZ ahead of schedule with UFB rollout
New Zealand's project to deliver ultrafast broadband with speeds of up to 1 Gbps to 87% of the population by end-2022 is ahead of schedule. [ + ]
Greater transparency to be implemented by FinTech lenders
Transparency and disclosure will be increased by FinTech lenders, according to a new report. [ + ]
Most households don't need high data speeds
Just 2% of households will need more than 49 Mbps by 2026, according to research from the Bureau of Communications and Arts Research. [ + ]
Pronto and Forticode partner up on smartphone authentication
Pronto Software has partnered with and invested in Forticode to provide highly secure smartphone-based authentication for Australian businesses. [ + ]
Digital platforms public inquiry launched by ACCC
As part of a public inquiry, the ACCC is seeking the views of key stakeholders on the impact of news and digital platforms. [ + ]
US, Australia encourage digital trade
Minister for Trade and Investment Steven Ciobo has highlighted the need for Australia and the US to work together on boosting digital trade. [ + ]
Vic receives go-ahead for driverless vehicle trials
Driverless vehicles will be trialled around Victoria, after legislation on automated vehicle technology passed through parliament. [ + ]
Vocus Group CEO leaves the company
Vocus Group CEO George Horth has stepped down from the role "by mutual agreement" with the board after just two years at the helm. [ + ]
ISACA rep works with UN to advance gender equality
An Australian delegation heading to the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women will be joined by Jo Stewart-Rattray, an ISACA board director and director of BRM Holdich. [ + ]
VidCon makes Melbourne its home
Melbourne will host the world's largest online video conference, VidCon, in 2019 and 2020. [ + ]
ACCC to focus on broadband, digital economy
Broadband services and the potential impact of digital platforms on competition and consumers will be among the ACCC's top priorities in 2018. [ + ]