PC market surges 35.2% due to COVID demand
16 September, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingIDC estimates the Australian PC market grew 35.2% in 2Q20 as consumers and firms sought tools to enable staff to work and study from home.
Optus names five start-ups as 2020 Future Makers
15 September, 2020Five social start-ups have been selected as finalists for the Optus 2020 Future Makers Program for their innovative technology solutions.
Increased pressure on IT, DevOps during COVID-19
14 September, 2020A survey has found that 79% of Australian organisations have experienced an increase in pressure on digital services since the start of COVID-19.
IoT is deep in the 'Trough of Disillusionment': Gartner
11 September, 2020A Gartner report has highlighted markets where interest in the Internet of Things has waned as experiments and implementations fail to deliver.
National Data Advisory Council holds fifth meeting
11 September, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe National Data Advisory Council discussed progress with the development of the Data Availability and Transparency Bill during its fifth meeting.
ACCC places app stores under the microscope
09 September, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe ACCC will investigate competition issues associated with Google Play and the Apple App Store as part of its digital platforms inquiry.
Telehealth platform developer establishes HQ in Melbourne
08 September, 2020XRHealth has established its Asia Pacific HQ and Fulfilment Centre in Melbourne, creating employment opportunities for clinicians across Melbourne and Victoria.
Report: AU tech sector salaries growing despite COVID-19
08 September, 2020A report from the Australian Information Industry Association has found that continued wage rises in the tech sector are unaffected by COVID-19.
ACS welcomes findings of Senate fintech committee
08 September, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingReforms recommended by the Senate Select Committee on Financial Technology and Regulatory Technology will provide a boost to the fintech sector, the ACS said.
GlobalData: Fintech companies could boost gig economy with AI
07 September, 2020GlobalData has revealed that fintech start-ups could help boost the gig economy through AI credit scoring models that can quickly interpret alternative data.
COVID-19 drives spending growth for A/NZ security services
07 September, 2020IDC has forecast long-term growth for managed security services spending in Australia and New Zealand, with security services revenue to grow at a CAGR of 12.3%.
CEOs to be held liable for security breaches
04 September, 2020Gartner has predicted that CEOs could be personally liable for cyber-physical security incidents involving their companies that endanger human lives.
Report: nbn connectivity could boost value of agriculture sector
03 September, 2020A research report has estimated that nbn connectivity could add $15.6 billion to the value of Australia's agriculture sector by 2030.
Technology Accelerator Program spurs on WA innovators
03 September, 2020WA government agency Landgate has launched the SPUR Location Technology Accelerator Program to provide financial grants to property data innovators.
Report: Small increase in consumer complaints about telcos
02 September, 2020The Complaints in Context report from the Communications Alliance has shown a small rise in the complaints received by the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman.
