Industry News
Consumers protected in new ACMA nbn rules
Consumers will be able to revert to their old internet service while nbn migration problems are fixed, according to new ACMA draft rules. [ + ]
Law firm benefits from IT overhaul
WA's largest independent law firm is achieving better insights and enhanced productivity through new data analytics and cloud capabilities. [ + ]
OAIC probing Facebook over data privacy
A formal investigation was launched after Facebook confirmed that information on over 300,000 Australian users may have been acquired and used without authorisation. [ + ]
Optus 5G capability showcased at the Games
The first Optus public showcase using its live 5G network will provide visitors with a hands-on experience of what is possible with 5G technology. [ + ]
New AustCyber CEO announced
Michelle Price has taken on the role following Craig Davies' decision to step down. [ + ]
Cybersecurity boosted by new Perth CRC
The Cyber Security Cooperative Research Centre, based at Edith Cowan University, is the result of collaboration between industry, government and research sectors. [ + ]
86% of software vulnerabilities patched on day 1
While the number of documented software vulnerabilities grew last year to nearly 20,000, 86% of these had patches available within 24 hours of public disclosure. [ + ]
Zipline Cloud platform launched in UK
A start-up company backed by the NSW Government is about to launch its new email and messaging platform in London. [ + ]
Financial activity dominates dark web
Monash University research has found that the majority of illegal and unethical dark web sites are devoted to activity such as bitcoin laundering. [ + ]
UK to guarantee access to 10 Mbps broadband
The UK government will introduce a requirement for broadband providers to offer speeds of at least 10 Mbps to every UK premises by 2020. [ + ]
MYOB monopoly concerns raised by ACCC
Concerns have been raised by the ACCC with regards to MYOB's acquisition of Reckon's Accountants Group. [ + ]
CeBIT Australia to feature FutureTech Stage
The FutureTech Stage will feature a host of the world's most renowned industry experts on matters relating to the IoT, fintech, AI and machine learning. [ + ]
More Advance Queensland funding available for start-ups
Round four of the Advance Queensland Ignite Ideas Fund has now opened for applications. [ + ]
Govt passes critical infrastructure safeguards
New legislation passed by the federal government will extend its powers to protect Australian critical infrastructure against cyber attacks. [ + ]
Need help with GDPR?
Organisations that need help coming to grips with GDPR compliance have a new tool they can use. [ + ]
