Telstra faces $10m penalties in ACCC probe
26 March, 2018Telstra has admitted misleading customers over premium billing charges and is facing millions of dollars in fines and refunds.
Cyber group to set up in Perth
23 March, 2018 by Jonathan NallyAustCyber will use $800,000 in state funding to establish a WA Node at the Joondalup Innovation Hub in Perth's northern suburbs.
Businesses need to address digital literacy, says AIIA
23 March, 2018An industry collaboration has been formed to address digital literacy and help Australians prepare for the jobs of the future.
Australian PC market up 2.2% in 2017Q4
22 March, 2018 by Jonathan NallyStrong demand in the education sector, particularly for notebooks, boosted Australia's PC market to a year-on-year growth of 2.2%.
LaunchVic receives $2.9m for start-up skills boost
21 March, 2018The Victorian Government will invest $2.9 million through the agency in educating up to 2000 Victorian start-up founders and their staff.
Pilot program to fix skilled visa problem
20 March, 2018 by Jonathan NallyFacing criticism of its 457 skilled visa system, the federal government has introduced a new 'Global Talent Scheme' pilot program.
Open software industry hails TPP suspensions
20 March, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingProvisions of the Trans Pacific Partnership deal, including those of serious concern to Australia's open source software industry, have been suspended.
WA tender portal aims to boost SME jobs
20 March, 2018Local businesses in Western Australia will receive assistance in securing work on government contracts, with the launch of the state government's WA Industry Link.
Women in Big Data to launch in Canberra
19 March, 2018An event is being held this week to officially launch Women in Big Data (WiBD).
Australia to work with ASEAN on digital trade
19 March, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe federal government has announced a new initiative aimed at implementing international digital trade standards in Australia and ASEAN member nations.
Queensland offering digital grants for SMEs
16 March, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe Queensland Government is inviting applications for the latest round of the Small Business Digital Grants program, which provides funding of up to $10,000 to improve local businesses' digital presence.
NZ partnership program aims to attract overseas innovators
16 March, 2018The New Zealand Government has launched a program designed to attract international innovators to undertake R&D and develop products in the country.
CeBIT Australia panels to include top technology brands
16 March, 2018Innovative technology brands will be joining top-level panel discussions at CeBIT Australia when it takes places in May.
Comms Alliance welcomes complaints powers
15 March, 2018 by Jonathan NallyThe Communications Alliance has welcomed the ACMA's new draft regulatory instruments relating to complaint handling and record keeping.
Google to ban cryptocurrency ads
15 March, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingGoogle will follow Facebook's lead by banning advertising for cryptocurrency and related products from June.
