Web-scale buying sprees pose merger law challenges: ACCC
27 May, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingCompetition law may need to be rewritten to address large digital platforms such as Google and Facebook buying out potential challengers, says the ACCC's Rod Sims.
Telstra warned by regulator ACMA
27 May, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingACMA has issued Telstra a formal warning for failing to comply with rules governing consulting the public before deploying new mobile base stations.
Aussie IT admins overstressed and underappreciated
24 May, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAustralian IT administrators report being frustrated by network and other issues, and just over a third feel there is a lack of appreciation for what they do.
ACCC takes Kogan to court over false advertising
23 May, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe ACCC has initiated court action against Kogan Australia, accusing the online retailer of violating consumer law with a recent discount promotion.
ACS reveals new NSW State Manager
22 May, 2019Cheryl Mack has just been appointed to the position of NSW State Manager at ACS.
Infratil seeks clearance for Vodafone NZ takeover
22 May, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingInfratil, half of the consortium seeking to acquire Vodafone NZ, has applied for Commerce Commission approval for the proposed takeover.
Huawei losing access to Android after US trade ban
22 May, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAustralia's third-biggest smartphone vendor, Huawei, has been dealt a potentially devastating blow, with President Trump banning US companies from trading with the firm.
Industry bodies call on govt to support IT sector
21 May, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe Australian Information Industry Association and StartupAUS have called on the government to deliver on its commitments to support Australia's IT sector.
Israeli expert to coach NSW start-ups
20 May, 2019A global expert on social impact start-ups is visiting Sydney to provide advice to aspiring NSW entrepreneurs.
Data breaches worse for publicly traded companies
17 May, 2019Publicly traded companies suffer the worst data breaches, according to the latest report from Bitglass.
ACCC nixes reporting rules for dark fibre providers
16 May, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe ACCC has decided not to introduce new rules requiring dark fibre and nbn aggregation service providers to regularly report price and supply information.
Cybersecurity just makes Top 5 for Australian firms
13 May, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingCybersecurity, the ongoing skills shortage and damage to reputation or brand are among the top 10 risk factors facing Australian organisations today.
It's the vision, stupid! Why we need #BetterBroadband
13 May, 2019 by Laurie PattonWhile neither side of politics is saying much about our increasingly maligned National Broadband Network during the election period, the fact is Australia is falling behind in the race to leverage the benefits — economic and social — of an emerging digitally enabled future.
1 in 3 ANZ businesses plan to hire more security pros
10 May, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThree in four businesses in Australia and New Zealand plan to increase their security capabilities by hiring new staff or training existing employees.
ACCC opposes TPG–Vodafone merger
09 May, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe ACCC will oppose the proposed merger between TPG and Vodafone, in part due to the prospect of TPG becoming a fourth Australian mobile network operator.
