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8.1m nbn activations expected by 2020
nbn co is on track for rollout completion by 2020, according to its Corporate Plan 2019–2022. [ + ]
ACSC and Splunk to host BOTS challenge
Australia's largest ever cybersecurity challenge will be hosted by the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) and Splunk. [ + ]
Mobile tech transforms the Australian retail experience
Australian consumers want a faster in-store retail experience complemented by customer service-enhancing technologies, according to a survey conducted by SOTI. [ + ]
Huawei, ZTE banned from Aust 5G rollouts
The federal government has banned China's Huawei and ZTE from providing equipment for Australia's 5G rollouts, which could drive up 5G prices by 30%. [ + ]
nbn co names its next CEO
The board of nbn co has announced that CFO Stephen Rue will take over from Bill Morrow as CEO from 1 September. [ + ]
Get to grips with the future at IoT Impact 2018
A two-day campus for business executives, IoT Impact will help Australian industry and government understand and plan for the impact of the IoT in Australia. [ + ]
ACMA enforcing new nbn migration rules
Regulator ACMA is well into the rollout of the targeted enforcement program for its new nbn migration rules. [ + ]
How the Australian Government plans to breach your online privacy
The Assistance and Access Bill 2018 is doomed to fail in its stated aims — at a massive cost to the privacy of individuals, says the ITPA's Robert Hudson. [ + ]
Telstra switches on 5G on the Gold Coast
Telstra has launched pre-commercial '5G-ready' cell sites on the Gold Coast as part of plans to roll out more than 200 5G sites this year. [ + ]
nbn co doubles FY18 revenue to $1.98bn
nbn co has reported a 98% increase in revenue for the most recent financial year, and revealed that there are now around 4.2 million active nbn connections. [ + ]
Internet industry wary of draft decryption bill
Internet industry representatives have expressed major concerns over the federal government's proposed new law that would force technology companies to decrypt data when requested by law enforcement. [ + ]
Foreshadow is Meltdown 2.0
Researchers, including a member of CSIRO's Data61, have uncovered a new vulnerability in newer Intel processors that can theoretically bypass Meltdown fixes. [ + ]
1 in 3 nbn users on 50 Mbps plans
Take-up of 50 Mbps nbn plans has increased ninefold over the past two quarters, according to the ACCC's latest Wholesale Market Indicators report. [ + ]
Check out GovTech Review's new website
WF Media is pleased to announce the launch of a new website for GovTech Review, where you'll be able to find daily news and views about ICT in the public sector. [ + ]
Cicada wants in on Sydney tech hub project
High-technology innovator Cicada Innovations has urged the NSW Government to liase with it in the establishment of the new Sydney technology precinct. [ + ]
