Industry News
Prototype data-sharing solution created at ACS hackathon
A world-first prototype for safe data sharing has been developed during a hackathon organised by ACS. [ + ]
Privacy sweep shows big compliance gaps
Only half of respondents to a global sweep of data protection practices among organisations in 18 countries have a documented incident response procedure. [ + ]
Attitudes at work influenced by generation, not gender
Egon Zehnder studied more than 2500 executives across seven countries and found that women and men have similar attitudes on leadership and diversity. [ + ]
NZ has 50% uptake for ultra-fast broadband
The number of New Zealand homes and businesses adopting ultra-fast broadband has now reached the 50% mark. [ + ]
$14bn growth for digital economy
A new report by the ABS reveals that Australia's digital economy has grown by approximately $14 billion under the current government. [ + ]
Aus and NZ adopt PEPPOL e-Invoicing framework
Australia and NZ have announced that they jointly intend to adopt the Pan European Public Procurement Online interoperability framework for e-invoicing. [ + ]
Retailers top credential stuffing targets
Retailers are heavily targeted by the increasingly popular attack method of credential stuffing, according to research from Akamai. [ + ]
Atlassian sets up in Sydney tech precinct
Atlassian will establish its Sydney headquarters at the Innovation and Technology Precinct, following an agreement with the NSW Government. [ + ]
Telco practices driving consumer debt
A new report from the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman outlines four common industry practices that are driving financial overcommitment. [ + ]
How to apply the Consumer Data Right in the energy sector: ACCC
A discussion paper about how to best apply the Consumer Data Right in the energy sector has just been published by the ACCC. [ + ]
Telcos warned over wrong or missing IPND data
ACMA has directed 11 telcos to comply with their obligations under regulations covering the database of subscriber information provided to emergency services. [ + ]
TPG to take $228m writedown on abandoned mobile foray
TPG Telecom will write off $228m from the value of its investments in its mobile network due to the decision to abandon the rollout. [ + ]
Professional Standards Scheme certification for ACS
ACS has now been certified by the Professional Standards Council under the Professional Standards Scheme. [ + ]
Cisco to invest $61m to speed Australia's digitisation
Cisco's $61m Country Digital Acceleration program for Australia will see the company forge both public and private sector digital transformation partnerships. [ + ]
Australian tablet sales fell 2.1% in 2H18
A slump in demand for Android tablets led to a 2.1% contraction in the Australian tablet market during 2H18, Telsyte has estimated. [ + ]