Industry News
Server upgrades imminent for half of IT leaders
A Crucial survey suggests that nearly half of IT professionals plan to upgrade their server memory over the next 12 months. [ + ]
ACMA consults on telemarketing standard
ACMA has commenced a consultation on the draft new version of the telemarketing and research calls industry standard. [ + ]
Application containerisation guidance offered by ISACA
Two new ISACA white papers are available to offer guidance on application containerisation, which is gaining traction among software developers and data centre leaders. [ + ]
NEXTDC M1 Melbourne provides AWS Direct Connect
The NEXTDC M1 Melbourne data centre now hosts a location for Amazon Web Services (AWS) Direct Connect, providing low-latency, secure access directly to the AWS cloud. [ + ]
Aussie, Chinese regulators fight money laundering
The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre has signed a collaboration agreement with its counterpart in China to share financial information to help combat money laundering and terrorism financing. [ + ]
MyRepublic to take on telcos with NBN services
A Singapore-based ISP with a focus on providing flat-rate high-speed services has revealed plans to launch services over Australia's NBN later this month. [ + ]
Non-traditional FinTech services gain traction
Disruptive new FinTech companies are seeing strong traction globally, with half of banking customers worldwide, including 42.8% in Australia, using at least one such service. [ + ]
Accenture expands security with Redcore acquisition
The acquisition of Redcore is designed to enhance Accenture's IAM services while extending its critical cyber defence services in the Asia–Pacific region. [ + ]
PC seeks to give consumers more control over data
The Productivity Commission has proposed a new data sharing framework that would allow consumers to view the data collected about them, and request edits or the sharing of that data with another organisation. [ + ]
GM Bank Trojan targets Australian banks
A popular Android Trojan is capable of spoofing the login pages of more than 50 banks, including several from Australia, research from Avast has shown. [ + ]
Digital transformation driving mainframe activity
Nearly nine in 10 business and IT leaders responding to a BMC survey indicate that they are confident in the mainframe's long-term viability. [ + ]
Driverless cars will be the majority in near future
A new study suggests that, by 2038, the majority of vehicles on Queensland roads will be autonomous. [ + ]
Older generations on par with millennials as online shoppers
While Australian millennials are driving online shopping, older generations are not far behind, according to a Pitney Bowes global online shopping study. [ + ]
Most IT budgets going towards transformation
The majority of Australian IT budgets are now being spent on transformation and innovation rather than merely keeping the lights on, Telsyte research indicates. [ + ]
Start-up recognised for creating Chinese market access
THINK CHINA's co-founder has received accolades at the 2016 Sydney City Business Awards, which is sponsored by the City of Sydney. [ + ]
