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Sydney — world's 10th most future-ready city
Sydney ranked 10th on a list compiled by Dell and IHS of the 50 cities best positioned to take advantage of innovation and technology to stimulate economic growth. [ + ]
Algorithm designer on the cusp of data centre transformation
Algorithms designed by an Australian student researcher could help reduce the electricity consumption of power-hungry data centres and cloud facilities, as well as deliver information faster. [ + ]
US visa system vulnerable to attack: report
Security experts have reportedly uncovered vulnerabilities in a US State Department system handling passport information that could leave the system vulnerable to compromise by cybercriminals or terrorists. [ + ]
Vodafone's 4G population coverage exceeds 95%
Following extensive investments, Vodafone's 4G network coverage now exceeds 95% of the Australian population, the company revealed. [ + ]
Slack establishes APAC headquarters in Melbourne
Business group messaging app developer Slack has established an Australian presence with the opening of a new office in Melbourne, which will also serve as the company's APAC headquarters. [ + ]
Less than a third of STEM graduates are women
Women remain underepresented in Australia's science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields, accounting for just 29% of all graduates. [ + ]
Telstra, SingTel sign deal for APX-West cable
Telstra, Optus parent SingTel and SubPartners have signed an MoU covering plans to build a 4500 km subsea cable linking Perth with Singapore. [ + ]
Ransomware threat landscape evolving
Research from multiple security companies shows how ransomware and other malware are evolving to incorporate new ways to disguise themselves and carry out attacks. [ + ]
ATP Innovations appoints new CEO
ATP Innovations has announced it has filled its newly vacated CEO role with its director of strategy and business development, Petra Andren. [ + ]
Geraldton council deploying process management suite
The City of Greater Geraldton council in WA is deploying a cloud-based platform from Promapp to help improve process, risk and service delivery management. [ + ]
Aussies prefer personal touch for business, govt service
Australians overwhelmingly prefer conducting customer service queries in person or on the phone rather than online for interactions with both businesses and government organisations, separate studies show. [ + ]
FBI unlocks iPhone without Apple's help
The FBI has announced that it has found a method to circumvent the lock screen on an iPhone used by one of the San Bernardino shooters, without requiring Apple's assistance. [ + ]
ASIC modifies FSI ePayments code
Regulator ASIC has modified the ePayments code to allow financial service providers to deliver documents to customers electronically as the default option. [ + ]
UK govt warned of smart meter risks in 2012
The UK Department for Energy and Climate Change was warned back in 2012 that its planned nationwide smart meter rollout poses a potentially significant security risk, reports indicate. [ + ]
Making IT management user-friendly
Some simple design principles can make the most of the next generation of IT management tools, leading to maximised productivity, efficiency and quality. [ + ]