Articles
Telstra calls for NBN Co to scrap CVC
Telstra has joined a growing number of nbn retail service providers in calling for NBN Co to revamp its pricing model and abolish the separate CVC charge. [ + ]
Impending Windows 7 demise stimulating PC sales
Businesses rushing to upgrade from Windows 7 before the end-of-support date in January are helping to stimulate the flagging traditional PC market. [ + ]
Critical flaws discovered in VxWorks OS
Researchers have discovered 11 vulnerabilities in popular IoT operating system VxWorks that enable attackers to take complete control over compromised devices. [ + ]
5G core and RAN can be separated: Ovum
A new report from telecoms research firm Ovum contradicts the government's justification for banning Huawei equipment from Australian 5G rollouts. [ + ]
OAIC welcomes ACCC's proposed privacy reforms
The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner has endorsed the recommendations for privacy reforms included in the ACCC's Digital Platforms Inquiry. [ + ]
Facebook to pay record US$5bn data privacy penalty
Facebook will pay a record US$5bn fine to settle data privacy violation charges from the US Department of Justice and Fair Trade Commission. [ + ]
nbn now passes 10m premises
The nbn is now available at 10 million homes and businesses across Australia, with 5.6 million premises having an active connection. [ + ]
Equifax to pay at least $818m over 2017 data breach
US credit rating agency Equifax has agreed to pay at least $818m in customer compensation and penalties over the company's massive 2017 data breach. [ + ]
Consumer Data Right legislation coming this week
The government will this week introduce the legislation required to implement Australia's new Consumer Data Right regime, starting in the banking sector. [ + ]
RDP password attacks are a major threat
New research from Sophos found that attackers are able to detect devices with remote desktop protocol enabled, almost as soon as they come online. [ + ]
NZ plans one-stop digital service for businesses
The New Zealand Government expects to achieve NZ$300m in economic benefits through its planned Business Connect government service portal. [ + ]
Temporary visas need more thought for a fairer outcome
Canberra should review its policies on temporary visas for skilled IT pros, so that a fairer outcome for both local and overseas workers can be developed. [ + ]
NBN Co achieves 994 Mbps speeds over DOCSIS 3.1
NBN Co has conducted testing validating the ability of DOCSIS 3.1 technology to deliver ultra-fast broadband speeds over hybrid fibre coaxial. [ + ]
CEDA, ACS claim temp visas key to skills shortage solution
A CEDA report claims temporary migration is an overwhelming net positive for the economy and will be needed to plug Australia's growing tech skills shortage. [ + ]
Digital ID platforms to be used by 5bn people by 2024
Juniper Research has predicted that the number of people using government-issued digital identity credentials will swell to 5bn by 2024. [ + ]
