Expressions of interest open for $100K grant: ACCAN
13 February, 2020Businesses, researchers and individuals looking to tackle "telecommunications consumer issues" could be up for an ACCAN grant capped at $100,000.
Telco complaints fall 12% in Q2
13 February, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingComplaints to the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman from residential and small business customers fell during 2Q20 for the fourth straight quarter.
Romance scams expand to new platforms, costing victims $28m
11 February, 2020Romance scammers are moving beyond online dating and social media to platforms like Google Hangouts and Words with Friends, snaring over $28m from victims.
Digital Rights Watch "outraged" at data retention abuse
11 February, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe Digital Rights Watch has repeated its call for the mandatory telecom metadata retention scheme to be scrapped after accusations the scheme is being abused.
Will semiconductors be taking a hit from the coronavirus?
11 February, 2020 by Bill Ray | Supplied by: Gartner Australasia Pty LtdCoronavirus has already had a huge impact on people worldwide. Here, Gartner Senior Director Analyst Bill Ray explores its impact on businesses.
Australia to capitalise on blockchain with new roadmap
10 February, 2020The roadmap discusses how industry, government and researchers can work together to seize blockchain-derived economic opportunities.
ACCC finalises Consumer Data Right rules
06 February, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe ACCC has formally adopted the new Consumer Data Right rules, introducing mandatory obligations for banks to share data with accredited recipients.
Social media sites urged to flag coronavirus misinformation
05 February, 2020Responsible Technology Australia is calling on social media platforms to flag coronavirus misinformation as it continues to spread on their sites.
Blockchain conference to feature latest tech developments
05 February, 2020Australia's blockchain community is gearing up to share ideas and insights at this year's APAC Blockchain Conference on 28–30 April.
Trustpower boosts cybersecurity, meets NZ voluntary standards
05 February, 2020Trustpower has deployed Nozomi Networks' Guardian solution, improving its operational visibility, cybersecurity and supplier relationships.
Apple tops smartphone shipments in 4Q19
04 February, 2020Apple has come back from a half-year slump to top smartphone shipments for 4Q19 and claim 20% of the market, according to IDC.
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'.
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.
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.
