Industry News
Research centre to study ethical autonomous decision-making
A new research centre is set to explore the safe and ethical use of autonomous decision-making technologies after receiving $31.8 million in government funding. [ + ]
Telstra to switch off 3G in mid-2024
Telstra plans to switch off its ageing 3G network by June 2024 and repurpose its existing 3G spectrum for 5G. [ + ]
ACCC warns NBN Co for discriminatory practices
The ACCC has formally warned NBN Co for offering retail service provider customers discriminatory terms and access to information about its enterprise services. [ + ]
Gartner names Oracle a Leader for Data Integration Tools
Oracle has been named a Leader in Gartner’s 2019 Magic Quadrant for Data Integration Tools report for the 11th consecutive year. [ + ]
2-in-1s to dominate Australian tablet sales
Research firm Telsyte expects 2-in-1 tablet/laptop hybrids to dominate Australian tablet sales in the near future. [ + ]
Women in Tech Fest event to explore keys to career success
Women in Tech Fest attendees will have the chance to network, hone their leadership skills and hear about the latest industry trends. [ + ]
Aus-US govts plan telco data sharing agreement
The Australian and US governments are negotiating an agreement that would allow law enforcement agencies from each country to access telco data from the other. [ + ]
Fujitsu opens first Australian Digital Transformation Centre
Fujitsu's first Australian Digital Transformation Centre has opened in Sydney to help accelerate innovation and enhance value for ANZ organisations. [ + ]
$200K investment brings Microsoft Traineeship Program to Vic
Victorians interested in a career in IT could soon participate in the Microsoft Traineeship Program, as part of an initiative to build a stronger tech talent pipeline. [ + ]
Australian firms urged to be 'safety champions'
Australians companies are being encouraged to be 'safety champions' for National Safe Work Month. [ + ]
nbn reaches 6m activations milestone
The nbn is barrelling towards completion, with 6 million activations and connecting nearly 40,000 premises per week. [ + ]
Australian-based EU citizens to get access to .eu domains
Internationally based European Union citizens, including many in Australia, will soon be able to register .eu domain names under EURid's new rules. [ + ]
My Health Record update gives easier access to records
A MHR update has given patients and healthcare professionals easier access to pathology and diagnostic imaging results to help improve clinical decision-making. [ + ]
UK firms could lose .eu domains with no-deal Brexit
Rule changes governing the .eu top level domain could lead to a number of UK organisations losing their domains in the event of a no-deal Brexit this month. [ + ]
ACCC proposes new nbn wholesale service standards
The ACCC has proposed new standards governing the level of service NBN Co must provide to its retail service provider customers. [ + ]
