Industry News
NZ introduces new and improved privacy reforms
The Privacy Act 2020 promises to be more proactive and less reactive than its 27-year-old predecessor. [ + ]
QCN Fibre in deal to boost Queensland connectivity
The deal with Toowoomba's Pulse Data Centre and Over the Wire aims to put an end to second-rate connectivity in parts of regional Queensland. [ + ]
Former WA Police CISO to lead newly formed A3C
Mr Hai Tran will lead the Australian Cyber Collaboration Centre's mission to improve national cyber resilience. [ + ]
$1.6m funding boost for university cybersecurity
The federal government funding will produce a threat intelligence-sharing network, sector-wide threat modelling and a national cybersecurity forum. [ + ]
STEM student awards
The COVID-19 pandemic hasn't dampened the enthusiasm of NSW's best and brightest STEM students. [ + ]
SWiFT internet program delivers high-speed connection
Nearly every school in South Australia now has a high-speed internet connection, thanks to the SWiFT internet program. [ + ]
Open banking to bring new security risks
The introduction from 1 July of the new open banking regime will bring with it security risks for consumers and businesses, an expert has warned. [ + ]
IoT Alliance Australia appoints new Chair
AllThingsEncrypted Co-Founder, David Spence, brings more than 25 years' experience in the telecommunications sector. [ + ]
Cloud IaaS in a hyperscale-dominated mini-boom
The market is forecast to reach $1 billion this year, with almost half of firms adopting a 'cloud first' policy or increasing cloud infrastructure spend. [ + ]
Cyberbullying under attack
Specially targeted programs designed to keep students safe from cyberbullying will roll out across 55 Queensland schools. [ + ]
ACCC taking Dodo and iPrimus to court
The ACCC has taken Vocus brands Dodo and iPrimus to court alleging false and misleading advertising about the typical speeds of their nbn services. [ + ]
Half of firms lost customers during COVID-19, study finds
The figure is well above the global average of 36% and exposes gaps in digital transformation efforts, with failings in communication largely to blame. [ + ]
Business email compromise scams cost $132 million
ACCC's Targeting Scams Report uncovers the extent of scams targeting business, with BEC representing the highest losses incurred for any type of scam. [ + ]
Gadi ranks 25 in Global 500 Supercomputer index
Eight times more powerful than its predecessor, Australia's Gadi supercomputer is poised to aid major global research projects. [ + ]
CSIRO's Data61 creates voice spoofing prevention measure
The 'Void' solution detects differences in spectral characteristics between live and recorded human voices. [ + ]
