Industry News
COVID-19 causes decline in Aussie smartphone sales
The coronavirus pandemic, coupled with handset supply delays, has caused smartphone sales to fall 5% in the first half of 2020, according to Telsyte. [ + ]
CyberCX acquires Insomnia Security
Australia's CyberCX has acquired New Zealand cybersecurity specialist Insomnia Security as part of its expansion into the market. [ + ]
La Trobe University and Didasko win at Educational Publishing Awards
La Trobe University and online partner Didasko have won at the Educational Publishing Awards Australia for the third consecutive year. [ + ]
COVID-19 drives spending growth for A/NZ security services
IDC has forecast long-term growth for managed security services spending in Australia and New Zealand, with security services revenue to grow at a CAGR of 12.3%. [ + ]
GlobalData: Fintech companies could boost gig economy with AI
GlobalData has revealed that fintech start-ups could help boost the gig economy through AI credit scoring models that can quickly interpret alternative data. [ + ]
Govt unveils code of practice to boost IoT security
The Australian Government has released a code of practice for IoT devices like smart televisions and security cameras to protect consumers from cyber threats. [ + ]
Career opportunities booming in RPA
UiPath has revealed that the COVID-19 pandemic has increased demand for robotic process automation, with increasing career opportunities for RPA professionals. [ + ]
Hearables leading the wearable tech market
A new report from IDC reveals that the market for wearables devices increased during the second quarter of 2020, due to strong demand for hearables. [ + ]
Aussie enterprise storage market to shrink 7.5% in 2020
A report by GlobalData has predicted that Australia's enterprise storage market could fall by 7.5% in 2020, due to ICT spending cuts driven by COVID-19. [ + ]
Virtual travel on offer for school students
An experimental learning tool will allow school students to virtually visit Peru and learn about the country. [ + ]
Technology Accelerator Program spurs on WA innovators
WA government agency Landgate has launched the SPUR Location Technology Accelerator Program to provide financial grants to property data innovators. [ + ]
Report: nbn connectivity could boost value of agriculture sector
A research report has estimated that nbn connectivity could add $15.6 billion to the value of Australia's agriculture sector by 2030. [ + ]
Keeping kids safe online more important than ever
The COVID-19 pandemic, lockdowns and increased isolation are creating heightened rates of cyberbullying, child exploitation and image-based abuse. [ + ]
Telcos in breach of nbn migration rules
ACMA has found TPG, Optus, Dodo and Telstra to be in breach of rules requiring them to provide backup services to consumers following a stalled nbn migration. [ + ]
COVID-19 pushes spending on comms and collaboration software
Despite current enterprise ICT spending trends, GlobalData predicts that communication and collaboration software revenue will grow by 20% in Australia in 2020. [ + ]
