Industry News
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. [ + ]
Drivers underestimate mobile phone risks, says study
Nearly 50% of drivers believe that answering a ringing phone is not as risky as texting while driving, according to new research. [ + ]
RMIT taps into blockchain revolution
RMIT has established a Blockchain Innovation Hub, billed as the world's first research centre on the social science of blockchain. [ + ]
Digital disrupters recognised at IDC awards
The winners of the ANZ IDC Digital Transformation Awards 2017 have been announced. [ + ]
C-suite not prepared for GDPR
Senior executives worldwide are underaware of and overconfident in their organisations' ability to comply with the EU's General Data Protection Regulation, which is due to take effect in May. [ + ]
