Optus fined $504K for spamming consumers
03 February, 2020Singtel Optus has been fined $504,000 after an ACMA investigation uncovered a number of 'significant' spam law breaches.
Digital Tech Hub to improve access to telecomms support
03 February, 2020Regional, rural and remote businesses could soon have better access to telecommunications support via a new 'Digital Technology Hub'.
Tasmanian Cyber Security Innovation Node launched
30 January, 2020Tasmania 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
30 January, 2020National Institute of Standards and Technology researchers are hacking mobile phones to find out which forensic tools are best for data recovery.
E-commerce negotiations progress ahead of WTO conference
29 January, 2020Australia, Japan and Singapore are continuing to drive global e-commerce negotiations in a bid to promote fair and trustworthy digital trade.
ASD to hire two senior executives
29 January, 2020The ASD is seeking two senior executives to head its signals intelligence and network operations and the ACSC.
Treasury reviewing expanding CDR regime
28 January, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe Treasury has commissioned a review into how the Consumer Data Right regime can be expanded to encourage innovation and competition.
Cyber 2020 Forum to help shape new cybersecurity strategy
28 January, 2020Cybersecurity leaders are set to visit ECU on 29 January to discuss high-level strategies for keeping the government, businesses and families safe online.
Australia facing "massive" IT skills gap in 1H20
28 January, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingHays' latest Job Report shows that Australian employers are grappling with a major IT and digital technology skills gap.
AI to take over 69% of managers' roles by 2024
28 January, 2020Almost 69% of managers' workloads could be automated by 2024, thanks to technologies such as AI, personal assistants and chatbots, according to Gartner.
PC, tablet and mobile sales to grow 0.9% in 2020
23 January, 2020Up 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
23 January, 2020Australian downloads soared last year as people flocked to use streaming services while mobile phone call minutes fell, according to the ACCC's new report.
Pacific region in need of cybersecurity standards: report
22 January, 2020 | Supplied by: Standards AustraliaPacific countries need to develop and adopt internationally aligned cybersecurity standards if they're going to grow and protect their digital economies.
Cloud IT infrastructure nabs majority market share in Q319
22 January, 2020Cloud IT infrastructure nabbed the majority share of the IT infrastructure market in Q319 for the second time ever recorded, according to IDC.
Hitachi merges Vantara and Consulting subsidiaries
20 January, 2020Hitachi's Vantara and Consulting subsidiaries have joined forces to create a "digital infrastructure and solutions powerhouse", according to Hitachi.