Industry News
Telco complaints increased last quarter
Complaints to the Industry Ombudsman rose to 8.7 per 10,000 services in operation, with Optus topping the list of the major providers. [ + ]
Redflow batteries now made in Thailand
The first battery electrode stacks have been produced by Redflow at its factory in Thailand. [ + ]
Victorian online marketplace segment booming
Start-ups are contributing around $1.6 billion and have directly or indirectly created some 93,000 jobs, according to a new report. [ + ]
Black Spot program reaches new milestone
The national Mobile Black Spot program has reached the halfway mark with deployment of Telstra's 300th mobile base station under the initiative. [ + ]
Small businesses receive digital support from govt
Digital advisory services will be provided for small businesses as part of a federal government initiative. [ + ]
Australia ranks second in AI deployment
Australian is second only to China in artificial intelligence deployment, with 89% of large businesses using it. [ + ]
Freshworks opens Sydney data centre
Company says the new DC will improve security for Australian customers by enabling them to store their data onshore. [ + ]
ISACA revamps CSX certification
The exam is designed to measure technical skills and abilities in a virtual setting using real-world cybersecurity scenarios. [ + ]
SA Liberals pledge $10m to fix black spots if elected
The South Australian Liberal opposition has pledged to invest $10 million to fix the worst mobile black spots in the state if elected in March. [ + ]
Worldwide IT spending to hit US$3.7 trillion
Global IT spending has been tipped to reach US$3.7 trillion in 2018, according to Gartner. [ + ]
Optus network to be managed by Nokia
A five-year agreement has been signed between Nokia and Optus, aimed at managing and maintaining network infrastructure, operations and field maintenance. [ + ]
UNSW to use 100% solar energy
The university has signed with Maoneng Australia and Origin Energy to source 100% of its energy from a solar farm. [ + ]
Student cryptocurrency trial a success
A world-first trial at UNSW could shake up the way traditional loyalty programs are operated. [ + ]
Federer quokka selfie shows power of social media
A selfie shot by Roger Federer next to a Rottnest Island quokka has reached 581 million people in 45 countries. [ + ]
Smartphones taking a back seat to digital voice assistants
Digital voice assistant devices in homes are becoming more popular than smartphones, according to a new Accenture survey. [ + ]