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nbn on track for 2020 completion
The latest nbn co corporate plan indicates that the company expects the rollout to be complete by 2020 at a total cost of between $47bn and $51bn. [ + ]
Tech innovation illuminated at AIIA National iAwards
The winners of the Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA) National iAwards have been announced. [ + ]
Tech companies commended for sustainable packaging
Sustainable packaging initiatives have been recognised at the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation's (APCO) annual awards in Melbourne. [ + ]
Aussie workers not following security policies
Australian employees at all levels are ignoring IT policies such as restrictions on using personal devices and software for work, according to Nitro. [ + ]
Android apps for making ransomware found
Symantec has warned that cybercriminals are developing and selling mobile apps that can be used to develop ransomware with no technical expertise and without having to write any code. [ + ]
Australia's $83m quantum computing venture
Australia's first quantum computing company, Silicon Quantum Computing, has been launched at the University of NSW. [ + ]
SMEs rank Vodafone top by satisfaction
Vodafone has beat out Optus and Telstra to be named Australia's top mobile network provider for small businesses by overall customer satisfaction. [ + ]
Telcos commit to improving nbn experience
Representatives of Australia's telecoms industry have committed to improving the experience for customers migrating to the nbn. [ + ]
ITSM predicted to become more challenging
The results of the IT Service Management Future Readiness survey have been released. [ + ]
Thinxtra gets $10m investment for IoT rollout
Australia's Thinxtra has secured an up to $10m investment from the government's CEFC to complete the deployment of an IoT network covering 95% of the A/NZ population by the end of the year. [ + ]
IT recruitment continues to grow
Australian IT hiring activity is on the rise due to strong demand in NSW, the ACT and Victoria, according to IT recruitment company Peoplebank. [ + ]
Aussies targeted in router attacks
Australian organisations with internet-configurable routers and switches are being targeted by cybercriminals seeking to compromise their networks, the ACSC has warned. [ + ]
Telstra loses $5bn in market value
Telstra shares fell as much as 12% today after the company revealed it will cut its dividend for FY18 by 29% and warned that the nbn rollout is expected to wipe around $3 billion from its EBITDA. [ + ]
nbn talks up FY2017 performance
nbn co has said that it has exceeded its core FY2017 targets, and remains confident its controversial broadband network will stay on time and on budget. [ + ]
Is smarter business better business?
In today's market, you will not find many CEOs asking themselves whether or not they should tackle digitalisation. [ + ]
