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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. [ + ]
My Health Record — a flawed initiative
The federal government needs to think again about My Health Record and address community and security concerns, says the ITPA's Robert Hudson. [ + ]
US soldiers banned from using GPS features
After fitness tracking app Strava released data exposing the location of US bases and patrols, the Pentagon has banned soldiers from using geolocation features. [ + ]
NSW to create major tech hub in Sydney
The NSW Government will work with Atlassian and experts from industry and academia to develop what could become Sydney's Silicon Valley. [ + ]
nbn co launches DOCSIS 3.1 for HFC networks
nbn co has announced that it has finally begun enabling DOCSIS 3.1 on its HFC network as it restarts HFC activations in the coming months. [ + ]
Australian smartphone market falls 3.7% in 1H18
Australian smartphone sales fell 4.3% during 1H18 as consumers held off on upgrading in anticipation of the arrival of 5G handsets, Telsyte estimates. [ + ]
NDB stats show need for serious security
Security experts agree that the first full quarter of Notifiable Data Breach statistics highlights the need for more action on protecting sensitive data. [ + ]
5 ways to make customer experience your brand
Leverage the following tips to immediately improve your CX and ensure customers are always at the centre of your business strategy. [ + ]
Telco sector welcomes nbn speed stats
Communications Alliance has criticised the ACCC's decision to monitor nbn speeds against maximum plan speeds rather than the speeds advertised by providers. [ + ]
Huawei overtakes Apple in smartphone market
Huawei overtook Apple by global smartphone shipments for the first time during the second quarter, according to data released by three research firms. [ + ]
Australia helps disrupt major hacking group
Australian law enforcement was involved in a joint effort that has resulted in the arrest and charge in the US of three alleged members of cybercrime group Fin7. [ + ]
NDB Q2 report: 59% involved malicious attacks
The OAIC's first full quarterly Notifiable Data Breach scheme report finds that 242 notifications were filed during the June quarter. [ + ]
Telstra discloses minor privacy gaffe
Telstra has revealed a data leak that exposed the contact details of 18 users of its Your Telstra Tools online service for business customers. [ + ]
Australia facing critical shortage of developers
Australia's start-up ecosystem is facing a critical skills gap for some of the most in-demand technology roles, such as coders and UX designers. [ + ]
Australians wary of open banking
Just 17% of Australians are aware of the imminent arrival of open banking, and 84% would only trust their banks with their financial data, a survey suggests. [ + ]
