Industry News
Applications open for ACMA telco forum
Consumer representatives have been invited by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) to join its key telco advisory group. [ + ]
TIO welcomes telco consumer standards
The Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman has welcomed the ACMA's new Consumer Information Standards for broadband migration plans. [ + ]
Two-thirds of adults fear AI will cause job losses
Is it time to fear the robots? Respondents to a seven-country survey have mixed feelings about letting AI into their workplaces. [ + ]
Australian cyber firm recognised as tech pioneer
The World Economic Forum has recognised QuintessenceLabs as a Technology Pioneer for 2018. [ + ]
Unions call for govt intervention on Telstra job cuts
Unions CEPU and CPSU have called Telstra's decision to cut 8000 jobs a "national jobs emergency that can not be allowed to proceed". [ + ]
USyd holds MOOCS for business entrepreneurs
Free online courses to help businesses and entrepreneurs will be offered by the University of Sydney, with support from the NSW Government. [ + ]
Cashless payments preferred by four in five consumers
The ease and security of using technology to pay for items means that cash purchases are becoming increasingly obsolete. [ + ]
Vocus wins deal to deliver PNG-Solomon Islands cable
The Australian Government has awarded Vocus Communications a $136.6m contract to deploy a subsea cable linking PNG and the Soloman Islands with Australia. [ + ]
Technology contributing to workplace stress, study finds
Almost three-quarters of Australian workers are feeling stressed out by technology, according to new research. [ + ]
World Cup could lead to surge in cyber threats
The 2018 FIFA World Cup will be a breeding ground for cyber attacks and malicious activity, if prior events are any indication. [ + ]
Domain Corp fined $1.95m for legal breach
A federal court has fined Domain Corp and Domain Name Agency $1.95m for breaching consumer laws by misleading businesses into paying for new domains. [ + ]
Trust and risk highlighted at ISACA CACS event
Cybersecurity, resilience and building trust will be key themes at ISACA's upcoming Oceania Computer, Audit, Control and Security (CACS) Conference. [ + ]
Vodafone, Singtel named APAC telecoms leaders
Vodafone and Singtel have been categorised as leaders of the APAC telecom services market by analyst firm IDC, with Telstra named a major player. [ + ]
Austrade releases online exporting guide
A new guide to help businesses improve global online sales has been launched by Austrade. [ + ]
AI and robotics attract more Qld Govt funding
A further $50 million has been invested by the state government in the Advance Queensland program. [ + ]
