Industry News
SAP Cloud Platform launching through AWS Sydney
SAP will make its SAP Cloud Platform suite available through the AWS Sydney Region, including New Zealand, in August. [ + ]
New Data School launched in Sydney
A new training college for data scientists has launched in Sydney, aiming to redress a significant skills shortage. [ + ]
MyRepublic fined over nbn speed claims
The ACCC has fined nbn retail service provider MyRepublic over $25,000 for allegedly providing inaccurate and insufficient information about nbn speeds. [ + ]
BVA establishes headquarters in Melbourne
US e-commerce organisation Brand Value Accelerator (BVA) has chosen to set up its Asia Pacific headquarters in Melbourne. [ + ]
Scienceworks exhibits the renowned CSIRAC
An iconic computer has been added to the Scienceworks Think Ahead exhibition in Melbourne. [ + ]
TIO calls for industry action over lost numbers
The TIO has urged nbn retail service providers to amend their migration processes to reduce the volume of existing fixed line numbers lost during the transition. [ + ]
Supercomputer hacking halted by L2RS algorithm
A new program has been developed that could stop hacking attempts from future supercomputers. [ + ]
EVRoam helps NZ drivers charge their cars
An initiative that assists electric car drivers in locating charging stations has been launched in New Zealand. [ + ]
Skills shortage poses cyber threat: Gartner
Only 65% of organisations have a cybersecurity expert, despite the fact that 95% expect cyber threats to increase over the next three years. [ + ]
PC market grows in Q2 for first time in six years
Total worldwide PC shipments increased by 1.4% during Q2, reflecting the market's first quarterly growth in six years, according to Gartner. [ + ]
Review your IT contracts to avoid GDPR pain
Gartner experts recommend adjusting IT procurement methods to avoid breaches that could lead to GDPR fines and reputational damage. [ + ]
Female-led PledgeMe makes crowdfunding history
An Advance Queensland Hot DesQ participant has become the only female-led equity crowdfunding platform to be licensed in Australia. [ + ]
Oracle enters blockchain fray
Oracle has announced the general availability of the Oracle Blockchain Cloud Service, which customers can use to build their own blockchain networks. [ + ]
Australian solution to lithium-ion battery recycling
A new report suggests that 3300 tonnes of lithium-ion battery waste in Australia could be managed through a new battery recycling industry. [ + ]
Service Seeking fined for Spam Act breach
A penalty has been handed down to Service Seeking Pty Ltd, for breaching the Spam Act. [ + ]
