Industry News
Senate committee endorses telco reform bills
A Senate Standing Committee has recommended that parliament pass a new telecoms reform package that would ensure funding for the loss-making fixed wireless and satellite components of the nbn. [ + ]
Digital disrupters recognised at IDC awards
The winners of the ANZ IDC Digital Transformation Awards 2017 have been announced. [ + ]
RMIT taps into blockchain revolution
RMIT has established a Blockchain Innovation Hub, billed as the world's first research centre on the social science of blockchain. [ + ]
Drivers underestimate mobile phone risks, says study
Nearly 50% of drivers believe that answering a ringing phone is not as risky as texting while driving, according to new research. [ + ]
Uprise AI employed to manage workplace stress
Artificial intelligence is now being used to manage stress and performance in the workplace. [ + ]
C-suite not prepared for GDPR
Senior executives worldwide are underaware of and overconfident in their organisations' ability to comply with the EU's General Data Protection Regulation, which is due to take effect in May. [ + ]
HFC posing more problems for nbn co
nbn co has been forced to delay releasing HFC connections to market until services are actually available to individual premises because around half of premises within the HFC footprint need additional construction works. [ + ]
Institute part of ANU's 10-year tech plan
A world-leading technologist will head a new institute as part of ANU's 10-year plan to boost its engineering and computer science program [ + ]
WiT Awards winners announced
Two women have been recognised for their outstanding work in the tech industry at the 2017 WiT Awards in Brisbane. [ + ]
Women in tech get Qld government boost
Women have received support from the Queensland government to continue with their science and technology research while on maternity leave. [ + ]
LinkedIn reveals its most viewed professionals
The 2017 LinkedIn Power Profiles list has now been released. [ + ]
Android back on top in Aussie handset market
Android took back the title of Australia's top smartphone OS during the second quarter as Samsung recovered from its market share hit and iPhone sales slowed, according to IDC. [ + ]
LaunchVic funding continues for accelerators
The fourth round of funding has been opened by LaunchVic to help attract start-up accelerator programs to Melbourne. [ + ]
QUT hosts global start-up bootcamp
A global bootcamp will be held in Brisbane for start-up companies as part of the state government's Advance Queensland initiative. [ + ]
Millennial 20/20 summit program revealed
The spending habits and economic power of the millennial generation will be explored at this inaugural event. [ + ]