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Pragmatic approach needed for Meltdown
Gartner urges a multistage approach to dealing with the new class of security vulnerability represented by Meltdown and Spectre. [ + ]
Yoogo's 100% battery electric share car fleet launched in Christchurch
The largest deployment of pure battery electric cars and pure EV car sharing model in the Southern Hemisphere has been launched by the New Zealand Prime Minister. [ + ]
Microsoft's ScaleUp program arrives in Sydney
Microsoft's start-up program is coming to Sydney, providing opportunities for tech start-up organisations in the city. [ + ]
Lazarus is back and targeting Bitcoin users
Notorious cybercrime group Lazarus has launched a new phishing and malware campaign targeting Bitcoin users and global financial organisations. [ + ]
C-suite responsibilities in data breaches
Executives and company directors will face increased responsibility for cybersecurity under Australia's new mandatory data breach notification laws. [ + ]
nbn unlikely to hit ARPU target for 2021
Price promotions and delays with nbn's HFC means the company is unlikely to meet its $52 average revenue per user target by 2021. [ + ]
Aussie small businesses call for more support
1 in 3 Aussie small businesses struggle to set up shop at home due to a lack of government support, and more than half fear being left behind in the digital economy due to poor internet infrastructure. [ + ]
nbn co can create its own demand for 100 Mbps
nbn co should introduce fast broadband services at a price consumers are willing to pay to stimulate the creation of high-bandwidth services and stave off the threat of mobile broadband substitution, according to Paul Budde. [ + ]
Microsoft launches national digital skills program
Microsoft's new program aims to prepare Australia's workforce, particularly those most at risk of being left behind, for the future digital economy. [ + ]
RSPs purchasing more capacity per nbn user
The average connectivity virtual circuit capacity per user purchased by nbn co's RSP customers grew 38% during the quarter. [ + ]
Cyber Security Network makes use of UTS IoT expertise
IoT and blockchain research from the University of Technology, Sydney (UTS) will be used for the NSW Cyber Security Network. [ + ]
nbn co accelerates enterprise play
nbn co has entered agreements with Telstra, Vocus and TPG covering the trial delivery of an enterprise-grade Ethernet service capable of delivering speeds of up to 1 Gbps symmetrical. [ + ]
Optus to roll out 5G service to rival nbn
Optus plans to launch a fixed wireless broadband service that will compete with the nbn for key metro customers. [ + ]
AIIA welcomes Australia 2030 plan
The AIIA has welcomed Innovation and Science Australia's new Australia 2030 strategic plan for improving the nation's innovation culture. [ + ]
Challenges for IT recruitment in 2018
Australia and New Zealand's IT job markets are "generally healthy" and this looks set to continue in 2018. [ + ]
