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Govt raises $853m through 5G auction
Telstra, Optus, Vodafone, TPG and UK-based Dense Air have paid a combined $853 million for spectrum in a key 5G frequency band. [ + ]
ACCC could reject Vodafone-TPG merger
The ACCC has raised serious competition concerns over the proposed merger between Vodafone Australia and TPG, suggesting that the deal could face rejection. [ + ]
BSA secures $160,000 software piracy settlement
Software industry body BSA has negotiated a $160,000 settlement with a Sydney and Perth based manufacturing company over alleged software piracy. [ + ]
Ups and downs in 2018 — here's to 2019!
As we wind down towards the end of the year, it is important to reflect on the positives that came out of 2018 and take some time to count our blessings over the Christmas break. [ + ]
ACCC recommends regulations for digital platforms
The 11 initial recommendations for regulatory reform cover eight areas, including items such as prohibiting Google from pre-installing Chrome. [ + ]
Queensland to establish state fibre company
The Queensland Government plans to establish FibreCo, a new fibre backhaul provider aimed at improving broadband connectivity in the state's regional areas. [ + ]
Telstra conducts 5G video calls
Telstra has announced the demonstration of Australia's first 5G-enabled video calls at its 5G Innovation Centre on the Gold Coast. [ + ]
The true cost of poor enterprise mobility connectivity
Access to increasingly powerful mobile and other internet-connected devices, applications and networks has significantly changed the way we work. [ + ]
Compromises don't fix "flawed" encryption Bill
Labor missed a chance to stand up to a "desperate and weak government" by backing down on its opposition to the Bill, according to Digital Rights Watch. [ + ]
Facebook must change quickly to survive
Facebook could be doomed to fail unless it can effectively respond to the fallout over fake news and the Cambridge Analytica scandal, according to Paul Budde. [ + ]
How to avoid the costs of non-compliant software
Correct practices and software asset management tools could save your skin and help you avoid a huge damage bill from having unlicensed or insecure software. [ + ]
Labor to oppose rushing through encryption Bill
Shadow Attorney General Mark Dreyfus has revealed Labor will take the rare step of issuing a dissenting report to the rushed approval of the encryption Bill. [ + ]
NSW launches cybersecurity innovation node
NSW will receive a cybersecurity innovation node to help accelerate the growth of this industry. [ + ]
Act now — help stop the #AABill dead in its tracks
Your help is needed to protect Australia against a damaging, ill-conceived bill that will have no positive impact on our country at all. [ + ]
NZ's Spark blocked from using Huawei gear for 5G
New Zealand's Government Communications Security Bureau has rejected a 5G rollout proposal from operator Spark due to a plan to use Huawei equipment. [ + ]
