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Optus achieves 5G data call over 3.5 GHz
As part of its preparations towards the launch of 5G fixed wireless broadband services, Optus has completed a 5G data call using 60 MHz of 3.5 GHz spectrum. [ + ]
Telstra signs 5G device exclusives
Telstra has entered agreements with major handset brands to provide customers with exclusive access to a range of 5G devices in 1H19. [ + ]
66% of firms to deploy 5G by 2020
A new Gartner survey indicates that 66% of organisations plan to deploy 5G by 2020. [ + ]
63% of firms struggle to retain IT talent: Nutanix
Tech skills shortages are holding Australian businesses back, shows new research from Nutanix. [ + ]
Phishing attacks to surge in Australia in 2019
Australia will continue to be inundated with phishing attacks in 2019, while SIM jacking and SIM swapping will be a growing attack vector, Trend Micro predicts. [ + ]
Australia is sixth top blockchain innovator
Australian innovators have filed 49 blockchain patent families since 1999, and Australia is the sixth top destination country for blockhain filings. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
