Industry News
Government measures implemented to prevent identity fraud
A report about the economic and social impacts of identity crime has been released by the federal government. [ + ]
Trend Micro growth leads to new Sydney office
Trend Micro's new North Sydney premises will incorporate offices, a training suite and a demo lab space which will also give the company space to grow in the future. [ + ]
Chinese smartphone models spying on users
Some low-cost Chinese Android smartphones using a firmware update tool from Adups have been found submitting private information including the full content of text messages to a third-party server. [ + ]
Self-driving cars receive regulation overhaul
A series of reform initiatives surrounding the testing and trialling of automated vehicles will be implemented over the next 24 months. [ + ]
Increased computational capacity for Australian researchers
Australian researchers will receive increased computer capacity, with the CSIRO and National Computational Infrastructure (NCI) set to implement improved systems. [ + ]
Cybersecurity job candidates underqualified, professionals say
The ISACA Cybersecurity Jobs Index reveals a significant increase among cybersecurity professionals who report job candidates not being sufficiently qualified at time of hire. [ + ]
PayPal and Siri enable voice command payments
PayPal has been integrated with Siri on iOS 10, enabling users to send and request money via voice command. [ + ]
40% of Australian organisations adopt hybrid cloud
Nearly half (49%) of Australian organisations are expected to have started along a hybrid cloud journey within the next 12–18 months, Microsoft research indicates. [ + ]
Toshiba forms new Australian unit
Toshiba has announced the establishment of Toshiba Client Solutions ANZ, a subsidiary focused on mobile computing technologies for public and private sector organisations in Australia and New Zealand. [ + ]
Australia's banks don't fear FinTech threat
Australian financial institutions such as the major banks are not fazed by the emerging FinTech industry and are likely to swallow up any FinTech challengers through acquisitions, research suggests. [ + ]
Most business leaders unprepared for emerging technologies
A recent Squiz survey has revealed that the majority of business leaders are not prepared for artificial intelligence (AI) or virtual reality (VR) technology. [ + ]
BSA penalises unlicensed software users
Three cases of the unlicensed use of software programs have been settled by BSA, The Software Alliance, with damages totalling $58,000. [ + ]
Consumers call out 'creepy' company data use
A recent KPMG survey indicates that many consumers are uncomfortable with the way in which organisations use their personal data. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
Webjet adopts blockchain to improve bookings
Webjet is working with Microsoft to trial using blockchain's distributed transactional database technology to reduce errors and improve security in the travel booking industry. [ + ]
