Industry News
Tasmanian Cyber Security Innovation Node launched
Tasmania is set to drive national smart city, Internet of Things and marine technology strategies with the launch of its new Cyber Security Innovation Node. [ + ]
NIST tests efficacy of mobile phone data recovery methods
National Institute of Standards and Technology researchers are hacking mobile phones to find out which forensic tools are best for data recovery. [ + ]
Australian cyber resilience at odds with security culture
Australian businesses need to become more cyber resilient if they're going to prevent data breaches and other cybersecurity risks, according to McAfee. [ + ]
ASD to hire two senior executives
The ASD is seeking two senior executives to head its signals intelligence and network operations and the ACSC. [ + ]
University of Adelaide to offer IT studies at new Mebourne campus
Victorians hoping to study IT through the University of Adelaide can soon do so without leaving the state, thanks to its new Melbourne campus. [ + ]
E-commerce negotiations progress ahead of WTO conference
Australia, Japan and Singapore are continuing to drive global e-commerce negotiations in a bid to promote fair and trustworthy digital trade. [ + ]
NBN Co to investigate using others' fibre capacities
The network provider has issued a consultation paper canvassing the use of other providers' dark fibres for enterprise Ethernet connections. [ + ]
AI to take over 69% of managers' roles by 2024
Almost 69% of managers' workloads could be automated by 2024, thanks to technologies such as AI, personal assistants and chatbots, according to Gartner. [ + ]
Cyber 2020 Forum to help shape new cybersecurity strategy
Cybersecurity leaders are set to visit ECU on 29 January to discuss high-level strategies for keeping the government, businesses and families safe online. [ + ]
Treasury reviewing expanding CDR regime
The Treasury has commissioned a review into how the Consumer Data Right regime can be expanded to encourage innovation and competition. [ + ]
Microsoft cops to exposing customer data online
Microsoft has admitted to a security gaffe that led to more than 250m customer support records dating back to 2005 being inadvertently exposed online. [ + ]
Alibaba Cloud earns Trusted Partner Network certification
Alibaba Cloud is set to lend its services to the entertainment industry after landing a Trusted Partner Network certification. [ + ]
Optus to help fire-hit small businesses recover
Optus has announced the Green Shoots grant program, aimed at helping small businesses in communities hit by the recent bushfires get back on their feet. [ + ]
PC, tablet and mobile sales to grow 0.9% in 2020
Up to 2.16 billion PCs, tablets and mobile phones are expected to ship this year, in what Gartner is calling a "slight market recovery". [ + ]
Downloads soar as voice call minutes fall, ACCC reports
Australian downloads soared last year as people flocked to use streaming services while mobile phone call minutes fell, according to the ACCC's new report. [ + ]
