Industry News
VPN use doubles during Olympics
Virtual private network (VPN) usage doubles during the Olympics, when people want to watch sport online, according to NordVPN. [ + ]
'Warbiking tour' reveals strong Perth Wi-Fi security
The majority of Wi-Fi networks in Perth have strong security protocols in place, according to a new report. [ + ]
Former Telstra Business chief joins nbn co
Former Telstra Business group MD and ICT industry veteran Paul Tyler has joined nbn co as the company's new chief customer officer for business. [ + ]
NSW Govt invites tech companies to exhibit on its CeBIT 2018 stand
The NSW Government has asked technology companies to submit their expressions of interest to showcase products and services on its official CeBIT Australia stand for 2018. [ + ]
SA Produce Market powered by govt-funded solar microgrid
A solar microgrid is being implemented to power the South Australian Produce Market. [ + ]
NSW to subsidise security training
Eligible students could save up to 75% on the full cost of the Certificate IV in Cyber Security, thanks to a new NSW Government subsidy. [ + ]
Cybercrime threat growing in Australia
The average Australian firm had 53 security breaches in 2017, up by 25% from 2016, according to Accenture and the Ponemon Institute. [ + ]
CompTIA report reveals high IT confidence for 2018
Confidence is high among IT executives with regards to 2018 business prospects, according to a new CompTIA report. [ + ]
Simply Energy, Landis+Gyr team up on smart meters
Simply Energy and Ladis+Gyr have entered an agreement to provide smart metering services to more than 550,000 households across Australia. [ + ]
Vodafone NZ's poor reception
Customers rated Vodafone last for both mobile and broadband services in Consumer NZ's latest survey. [ + ]
Complete guide to GDPR compliance
ISACA has released a practical guide to GDPR implementation as the May deadline rapidly approaches. [ + ]
Aussie-born ThreatMetrix sold for over $1bn
Fraud detection start-up ThreatMetrix, founded by two Australians in 2005, has been acquired by the UK's RELX Group for over $1bn in cash. [ + ]
Electric super highway expanded in Qld
The electric super highway in Queensland is now ready, with charger stations for electric vehicles (EV) installed all the way from Coolangatta to Cairns, and from Brisbane to Toowoomba. [ + ]
One in five businesses hit by crypto-mining malware
Cybercriminals are increasingly using illegal crypto-mining malware to develop their revenue streams, according to a new report by Checkpoint Software Technologies. [ + ]
Australians spend 100 minutes per day on social media
A new report reveals that 80% of the world's internet users are now active on social media, with two-thirds of Australians spending almost 100 minutes on social media platforms every day. [ + ]
