Australian downloads soared last year as people flocked to use streaming services while mobile phone call minutes fell, according to the ACCC's new report. [ + ]

Citrix has released the first fixes for the vulnerability in its application delivery controller software, highlighed by the ACSC earlier this month. [ + ]

Pacific countries need to develop and adopt internationally aligned cybersecurity standards if they're going to grow and protect their digital economies. [ + ]

Cloud IT infrastructure nabbed the majority share of the IT infrastructure market in Q319 for the second time ever recorded, according to IDC. [ + ]

Edith Cowan University has migrated 96% of its workloads from a half Windows-based, half Linux-based arrangement to Microsoft's Azure. [ + ]

The decision to exclude Huawei from providing equipment for Australia's 5G rollouts could increase deployment costs by up to 30%, a new report estimates. [ + ]

Hitachi's Vantara and Consulting subsidiaries have joined forces to create a "digital infrastructure and solutions powerhouse", according to Hitachi. [ + ]

Despite declining 1.8% year-on-year during the third quarter, global cloud spending outpaced spending on traditional infrastructure for the second time ever. [ + ]

Australian students are keen to learn via new technologies and prioritising STEM-based education in preparation for future jobs, according to new research. [ + ]

The Australian Cyber Security Centre has released updated information outlining steps that can be taken to protect against malicious Microsoft Office macros. [ + ]

Spending on IT products and services is projected to increase by 5.7% in 2020 to $99.63bn, according to Gartner. [ + ]

Cybercriminals are now actively exploiting an unpatched vulnerability in Cisco software that could affect thousands of Australian organisations. [ + ]

Cyber attackers' average dwell time increased last year, with most cyber attackers aiming to disrupt business, CrowdStrike's report claims. [ + ]

Telstra, Verizon, Vodafone América Móvil, KT Corp and Rogers will collaborate on global 5G specifications and interoperability to fast-track 5G adoption. [ + ]

Collaboration software provider Atlassian has become a global member of BSA | The Software Alliance, joining the likes of Adobe, IBM, Microsoft and Slack. [ + ]