Industry News
Govt consulting on Digital Economy Strategy
Canberra has launched a consultation on ways to best achieve the benefits of digital innovation, which is projected to have the potential to boost the Australian economy by up to $250bn. [ + ]
Businesses must act to move special services to nbn
nbn is urging businesses to act now to plan for the migration of their special networking services to the nbn before the first forced connection of these services. [ + ]
More data for Sky Muster users
Retailers will soon be able to offer up to 50% more data at peak times and double data at off-peak times to its users in rural and remote areas. [ + ]
NSW works with BT on cybersecurity
A global cybersecurity facility in North Sydney that will see the creation of more than 170 jobs over the next five years has been secured by the NSW Government. [ + ]
Draft big data plan open for public comment
A new data plan focused on harnessing big data for national infrastructure has been released by the federal government for public comment. [ + ]
Kaspersky Lab rejects claims of Russian influence
Kaspersky Lab has refuted the reasoning behind the recent order from the US Department of Homeland Security for agencies to stop using the company's antivirus products. [ + ]
La Trobe Accelerator Program launches
A 12-month mentoring program for start-ups has commenced, as part of the La Trobe Accelerator Program. [ + ]
Qld TWiG program proving successful
The Testing Within Government (TWiG) program is producing innovative digital solutions to real-world problems in Queensland. [ + ]
Cybersecurity presentations hosted in NT
The NT Government is offering security advice to help companies better protect themselves from cyber attacks. [ + ]
Transport network upgrade deployed by Vodafone NZ
A live 400-gigabit wavelength optical system has been deployed by Vodafone New Zealand, in order to futureproof its national transport network. [ + ]
Committee's verdict on driverless cars
A Canberra committee has made 10 recommendations aimed at resolving social issues related to the use of driverless land vehicles in Australia. [ + ]
Australian PC market grew 3.3% in Q2
Despite a global decline, the Australian PC market achieved 3.3% growth during the second quarter and is tracking for another quarter of growth in Q3. [ + ]
iTunes and nbn scams doing the rounds
Citizens are being warned to watch out for several scams currently taking place. [ + ]
Business red tape cut by DTA
Starting a new business in Australia will soon become easier, with the federal government working to cut red tape around the process. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
