Industry News
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. [ + ]
Vic receives go-ahead for driverless vehicle trials
Driverless vehicles will be trialled around Victoria, after legislation on automated vehicle technology passed through parliament. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
RMIT launches Australian-first blockchain strategy course
The RMIT course was developed with industry to enable business leaders to develop a rich and relevant understanding of blockchain. [ + ]
Equifax appoints new CISO
Jamil Farshchi will have the challenging task of helping to restore public confidence in the integrity of the credit reporting agency's stored data. [ + ]
Revenge porn laws strengthened by the Senate
Laws surrounding 'revenge porn' will be strengthened, after legislation to stop image-based abuse passed the Senate. [ + ]
