Industry News
Jobs warning sounded: 70% to go within 10 years
Most jobs will be obsolete within 10 years, with 70% expected to be affected by automation, robotics and digitisation. [ + ]
Digital currency double tax removed
The double taxation of digital currency payments will be removed under the latest federal Budget, an announcement that has been welcomed by digital currency and blockchain innovators. [ + ]
NZ launches investment guide for tech sector
The New Zealand government is seeking to attract more local and international investment in the nation's burgeoning technology sector with the publication of a new investment guide. [ + ]
Tech innovations on display at CeBIT Australia
Driverless cars, 3D scanning and holographic displays will be featured at the 2017 CeBIT Australia event. [ + ]
Telco complaints grew 33.8% in 2H16
Industry is working to address the causes behind the 33.8% year-on-year increase in complaints to the TIO. [ + ]
Online shoppers prepare for Amazon arrival
A survey of online shoppers found that nearly one-third will shift their commerce to Amazon when the company arrives in Australia. [ + ]
IoT-at-home taking off in Australia
More than 40% of Australian households have at least one IoT device installed, with the home IoT market on track to be $4.7bn by 2021. [ + ]
Intel vulnerability worse than first thought
The AMT vulnerability disclosed earlier this month could allow attackers to remotely access enterprise systems even when they are turned off. [ + ]
Tech named second most attractive industry
Technology falls behind only aviation as the most attractive industry for job seekers, with Qantas the most attractive major employer. [ + ]
Telco customer satisfaction increasing
Customer satisfaction has improved on several key indicators, according to the latest telecommunications survey. [ + ]
PitchFest finalists revealed for CeBIT
The finalists for CeBIT Australia’s PitchFest have been announced. [ + ]
Proposal for WME takeover by MLB
It has been proposed that WME Group be acquired by Melbourne IT (MLB) for approximately $39 million. [ + ]
Critical Intel flaw undetected for a decade
Intel has issued a critical security alert covering a privileged access vulnerability in many of its enterprise chipsets that has gone undetected for over 10 years. [ + ]
CeBIT Australia to focus on 4IR
The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) and its impact on people and businesses will be one of the key topics of discussion at the upcoming CeBIT Australia 2017 conference. [ + ]
Early adopter firms have sunnier outlooks
Australian small businesses that are also early tech adopters have the most confidence in growth over the next 12 months. [ + ]
