Industry News
UQ hosts open data hackathon
The world's largest open data hackathon will be held at the University of Queensland this weekend. [ + ]
Australia is fourth top malicious domain host
Australia has the dubious honour of being the fourth top host of malicious domains in the world, ahead of both China and Russia. [ + ]
ACS buys out River City Labs
ACS has trumped around 20 potential buyers to acquire River City Labs, a Brisbane-based start-up accelerator founded by Shark Tank judge Steve Baxter. [ + ]
One million new jobs projected in Qld by 2038
Up to one million new jobs are projected to be created in Queensland by 2038, according to a new report. [ + ]
WA launches Digital Infrastructure Atlas
The WA Government has mapped the state's key telco infrastructure to guide future public and private investment into digital connectivity for regional areas. [ + ]
Shipping options essential for Gen Z shoppers
Customer-friendly shipping is essential if retailers want to win over Gen Z consumers, according to a new report. [ + ]
Australians urged to act on data encryption: EFA
All Australians who want to keep their data secure are being urged to notify parliament. [ + ]
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. [ + ]