ACCC examining online media and marketing platforms
04 July, 2018The ACCC's inquiry into digital platforms will examine the disruptive effect of digital platforms on society and consider investigations and developments overseas.
Vic Govt supports regional start-ups
04 July, 2018Regional Victorian start-ups will receive $2.4 million in funding from the state government, to help boost their access and participation.
Start-ups get easier access to overseas tech talent
03 July, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe new Global Talent Scheme (GTS) visa stream will allow qualified Australian start-ups to sponsor up to five special visas per year.
Data Standards advisory committee announced
03 July, 2018The first members of the Advisory Committee of the new Data Standards Body have been announced, with banks strongly represented.
Android Enjoyed tops complaints list again
02 July, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingComplaints against online electronic store Android Enjoyed are continuing to pile up despite an official government warning.
Access to US$1.7 trillion govt procurement market
02 July, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAustralia plans to join the WTO Agreement on Government Procurement to open up new business markets for Australian companies.
Niometrics to open R&D hub in Melbourne
28 June, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingTelco network analytics company Niometrics has selected Melbourne as the site of its new R&D hub and ANZ headquarters.
Applications open for ACMA telco forum
27 June, 2018Consumer representatives have been invited by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) to join its key telco advisory group.
Australian cyber firm recognised as tech pioneer
25 June, 2018The World Economic Forum has recognised QuintessenceLabs as a Technology Pioneer for 2018.
Two-thirds of adults fear AI will cause job losses
25 June, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingIs it time to fear the robots? Respondents to a seven-country survey have mixed feelings about letting AI into their workplaces.
TIO welcomes telco consumer standards
25 June, 2018 by Jonathan NallyThe Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman has welcomed the ACMA's new Consumer Information Standards for broadband migration plans.
ACMA publishes nbn migration standards
22 June, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingACMA has released new industry standards requiring nbn providers to provide more accurate information and ensure service continuity during the migration process.
USyd holds MOOCS for business entrepreneurs
21 June, 2018Free online courses to help businesses and entrepreneurs will be offered by the University of Sydney, with support from the NSW Government.
Cicada hosts EU trade delegation
21 June, 2018A European Union (EU) trade delegation has been hosted by Australian super incubator Cicada Innovations.
Unions call for govt intervention on Telstra job cuts
21 June, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingUnions CEPU and CPSU have called Telstra's decision to cut 8000 jobs a "national jobs emergency that can not be allowed to proceed".
