Industry News
Government seeking feedback on AI Action Plan
The Australian Government is seeking input on its AI Action Plan, to help maximise the benefits of artificial intelligence for all Australians. [ + ]
Optus buys Amaysim to shake up MVNO market
Optus plans to spend $250m to acquire Australia's largest MVNO and fourth-largest mobile brand by subscribers, Amaysim. [ + ]
Significant investment in IoT, despite COVID-19 uncertainties
Almost 50% of organisations will have invested in IoT capabilities by 2023, despite COVID-19 uncertainties, according to a Gartner survey. [ + ]
Emotet malware campaign back in action
Attackers are using Emotet and Trickbot to mount sustained attacks on the healthcare sector in Australia and other markets, the ACSC has warned. [ + ]
RBA partners with CBA, NAB for digital currency project
The Reserve Bank will partner with CBA and NAB to explore the use of a wholesale form of central bank digital currency using distributed ledger technology. [ + ]
Internet upgrade for NSW public schools
Upgraded network infrastructure will provide faster and more reliable internet access to classrooms across the state. [ + ]
CompTIA offers online ICT training for Aus, NZ citizens
CompTIA is offering free online training for its CompTIA IT Fundamentals credential, with DDLS and Cyber Train providing free virtual workshops. [ + ]
Gartner reports digital innovation funding bump for ANZ CIOs
CIOs in Australia and New Zealand have reported an increase in funding for digital innovation in their organisation, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [ + ]
Sony launches AI-based solution for education
Sony Australia has launched what it says is a unique remote learning solution, catering to schools and universities in times of COVID-19 restrictions. [ + ]
Australia joins Japan, US to fund undersea cable in Palau
Australia will partner with Japan and the United States to fund a $30 million project for an undersea fibre-optic cable to enhance Palau's digital connectivity. [ + ]
Billboards doubling as disinfection terminals for phones
Billboards in Helsinki and Turku in southern Finland are now serving as disinfection terminals, to clean phones in 15 seconds with UVC light. [ + ]
Risky business: Aussie workers' WFH behaviour
A global survey has found that 78% of Australian employees are using work tools for personal matters, with a 53% increase in personal usage since COVID-19. [ + ]
NZ adopts new privacy principle to protect personal information
New Zealand has added a new privacy principle to the Privacy Act 2020, which adds new controls on the disclosure of personal information to overseas organisations. [ + ]
Victoria appoints ambassador for STEM education
STEM has been pushed to the forefront with the appointment of the Victorian Government's Ambassador for STEM Education. [ + ]
ACMA supports reform of telco regulatory safeguards
The ACMA is backing reform of current regulatory safeguards for telcos, after research showed that telco consumers are battling service outages. [ + ]
