Industry News
RBA partners with CBA, NAB for digital currency project
The Reserve Bank will partner with CBA and NAB to explore the use of a wholesale form of central bank digital currency using distributed ledger technology. [ + ]
Optus buys Amaysim to shake up MVNO market
Optus plans to spend $250m to acquire Australia's largest MVNO and fourth-largest mobile brand by subscribers, Amaysim. [ + ]
Internet upgrade for NSW public schools
Upgraded network infrastructure will provide faster and more reliable internet access to classrooms across the state. [ + ]
Significant investment in IoT, despite COVID-19 uncertainties
Almost 50% of organisations will have invested in IoT capabilities by 2023, despite COVID-19 uncertainties, according to a Gartner survey. [ + ]
Emotet malware campaign back in action
Attackers are using Emotet and Trickbot to mount sustained attacks on the healthcare sector in Australia and other markets, the ACSC has warned. [ + ]
Government seeking feedback on AI Action Plan
The Australian Government is seeking input on its AI Action Plan, to help maximise the benefits of artificial intelligence for all Australians. [ + ]
Gartner reports digital innovation funding bump for ANZ CIOs
CIOs in Australia and New Zealand have reported an increase in funding for digital innovation in their organisation, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [ + ]
Sony launches AI-based solution for education
Sony Australia has launched what it says is a unique remote learning solution, catering to schools and universities in times of COVID-19 restrictions. [ + ]
Australia joins Japan, US to fund undersea cable in Palau
Australia will partner with Japan and the United States to fund a $30 million project for an undersea fibre-optic cable to enhance Palau's digital connectivity. [ + ]
Billboards doubling as disinfection terminals for phones
Billboards in Helsinki and Turku in southern Finland are now serving as disinfection terminals, to clean phones in 15 seconds with UVC light. [ + ]
NZ adopts new privacy principle to protect personal information
New Zealand has added a new privacy principle to the Privacy Act 2020, which adds new controls on the disclosure of personal information to overseas organisations. [ + ]
Victoria appoints ambassador for STEM education
STEM has been pushed to the forefront with the appointment of the Victorian Government's Ambassador for STEM Education. [ + ]
Risky business: Aussie workers' WFH behaviour
A global survey has found that 78% of Australian employees are using work tools for personal matters, with a 53% increase in personal usage since COVID-19. [ + ]
Tech solution supports student mental health
Australian tech services provider Data#3 has announced a partnership with Gaggle, a US-based provider of student safety and wellbeing solutions. [ + ]
ACMA supports reform of telco regulatory safeguards
The ACMA is backing reform of current regulatory safeguards for telcos, after research showed that telco consumers are battling service outages. [ + ]
