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nbn co launches NNI link to help RSPs connect
Alternative form of access to nbn co's Points of Interconnect aims to help retail providers increase their footprint and better manage customer experience. [ + ]
Start-ups get easier access to overseas tech talent
The new Global Talent Scheme (GTS) visa stream will allow qualified Australian start-ups to sponsor up to five special visas per year. [ + ]
Access to US$1.7 trillion govt procurement market
Australia plans to join the WTO Agreement on Government Procurement to open up new business markets for Australian companies. [ + ]
Android Enjoyed tops complaints list again
Complaints against online electronic store Android Enjoyed are continuing to pile up despite an official government warning. [ + ]
There's no place like home: local data hosting benefits
Data is inextricably linked to trust — people will not give information to somebody they do not trust. But public trust in business has entered a downward spiral. [ + ]
Defending data in the GDPR era
The GDPR might be a cloud with a silver lining — getting it right could help foster better relationships with your customers. [ + ]
nbn co signs $100m deal with Macquarie Telecom
Macquarie Telecom will provide its full suite of business class voice, data and SD-WAN services over the nbn through a new six-year agreement with nbn co. [ + ]
Australian telcos must get serious about SD-WAN
Australian telecoms operators facing declining data and IP revenues must consider filling the gap with SD-WAN and other managed network services. [ + ]
Apple Pay accounts for half of OEM pay users
Total OEM mobile contactless payment providers are on track to grow to 449m by 2020, with Apple Pay capturing the lion's share of users. [ + ]
Cyber attacks can cost Aussie economy $29bn per year
Cybersecurity incidents have the potential to cost the Australian economy $29bn per year in direct, indirect and induced costs, a new study estimates. [ + ]
Chinese espionage group targeting telcos, defence companies
Chinese hacker group Thrip is involved in a targeted espionage operation against satellite, telecoms and defence companies in SEA and the US. [ + ]
ACMA publishes nbn migration standards
ACMA has released new industry standards requiring nbn providers to provide more accurate information and ensure service continuity during the migration process. [ + ]
Cicada hosts EU trade delegation
A European Union (EU) trade delegation has been hosted by Australian super incubator Cicada Innovations. [ + ]
28% of Aussie orgs impacted by cryptojacking in Q1
Some 28% of Australian organisations encountered cryptojacking attacks in Q1 and 21% encountered mobile malware, a new report has found. [ + ]
Telstra should rethink job cuts, says Palaszczuk
Queensland's Premier has called on Telstra to rethink plans that will see 8000 workers lose their jobs. [ + ]