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Don't fall prey to rooting and jailbreaking
There are simple steps you can take to prevent yourself and your business from falling prey to rooting and jailbreaking. [ + ]
Most Australians would like to work remotely
The majority of Australian respondents to a Randstad survey would like to work remotely at least occasionally, and prefer flexible hours to the 9–5 working week. [ + ]
Balancing collaboration and information governance
Enterprises need to put systems in place to maintain a secure regime of information governance when collaborating with external organisations. [ + ]
Forum to explore collaboration in the digital economy
Head to Thailand this November and join thousands of other ICT professionals exploring 5G and collaborative regulation in a digital economy at the ITU Telecom World 2016 forum. [ + ]
Human error the biggest security risk
Australian businesses view human error as a larger threat to information security than deliberate theft or sabotage from a third party, according to a new study. [ + ]
Leap onto a flight upgrade with Aussie start-up Seatfrog
If you're willing to pay for a flight upgrade at the very last minute, the Seatfrog live bidding platform may just offer the most seamless and painless consumer mobile experience out there. [ + ]
Embrace the 'shadow IT' world
As IT managers continue to grapple with the problems raised by 'shadow IT', the best way forward may be to embrace, not deny, the phenomenon. [ + ]
Optus, Macquarie Uni form Cyber Security Hub
Optus Business and Macquarie University have formed a joint security hub to help improve training and awareness among businesses and government agencies. [ + ]
Digital disruption improves customer experience
New technologies and digital disruption will vastly improve customer experience for Australian energy and water suppliers. [ + ]
Want a secure and agile network?
As the 'glue' that connects the cloud world, networks must have full-scale automation — which is impossible without virtualisation. [ + ]
Builders turn to FinTech to solve payment disputes
Major Australian construction industry contractors have turned to the emerging FinTech sector to help settle payment disputes, while the financial services industry is bracing for the disruptive impact of blockchain. [ + ]
Airline passengers prefer self-service tech
Airline passengers are increasingly opting to use self-service technology over interacting with people during the booking, check-in and travel stages, says a new study from SITA. [ + ]
OAIC joins IoT Alliance Australia
IoT Alliance Australia welcomes the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner as an observer to its executive council. [ + ]
Microsoft to slash up to 1850 mobile jobs
Microsoft will cut up to 1850 jobs from its smartphone hardware business as part of the streamlining of its mobile operations. [ + ]
Ten Aussie companies on Gartner 'cool' list
Ten Australian companies and one New Zealand company have been featured in Gartner's latest annual Cool Vendors research series highlighting significant digital disrupters. [ + ]