Industry News
AIIA slams inaction on encryption bill reforms
The AIIA has warned that without the passage of reforms to the encryption bill, it poses a danger to the international reputation of Australian tech companies. [ + ]
Use of video services on the rise: ACMA
Australians are increasingly relying on video services that use large amounts of data, according to a new report from ACMA. [ + ]
SA Blockchain Innovation Challenge finalists revealed
The finalists have just been announced for South Australia's $100,000 Blockchain Innovation Challenge. [ + ]
DHS adopting secure cloud requirements
The DHS is introducing new accreditation and compliance requirements for third-party software providers under the DTA-developed Secure Cloud Strategy. [ + ]
LoRa Alliance hits LoRaWAN coverage in 100 countries
The 100 LoRaWAN network operator's milestone has just been surpassed by the LoRa Alliance. [ + ]
LaunchVic launches tenth funding round
LaunchVic is inviting applications for grant funding for programs designed to support Victoria's start-up ecosystem. [ + ]
Non-executive director reappointed at NBN Co
Michael Malone has been reappointed for a further three year term as Non-Executive Director of the NBN Co Ltd board. [ + ]
ATO working with software providers on STP solutions
The ATO has received 31 responses to a market request for software providers to develop low- or no-cost payroll reporting solutions for small businesses. [ + ]
NEXTDC operations certified carbon neutral
The corporate operations of NEXTDC have now been certified as carbon neutral under the federal government's National Carbon Offset Standard (NCOS). [ + ]
Qld moves to stamp out cyberbullying
The Queensland Government is taking action on cyberbullying, with the Premier contacting social media platforms to remind them of their responsibilities. [ + ]
New WHS guidance for small businesses
New guidance material to help small business owners and operators understand their responsibilities under WHS laws has been released by Safe Work Australia. [ + ]
Network categories added to Hardware Marketplace
The Digital Transformation Agency has added new network equipment and network cabling services categories to the Hardware Marketplace. [ + ]
Sunshine Coast cable landing station underway
A Sunshine Coast submarine cable landing station that will help to deliver a fast data connection to Asia and the US is now under construction. [ + ]
Telco customer service ratings revealed by ACMA
ACMA has compiled data on the customer service performance of telcos from 2017–18. [ + ]
NDB report highlights need for info sharing: ACSC
The ACSC is urging organisations to sign up to its information sharing program to help curtail the ongoing rise in malicious or criminal cyber attacks. [ + ]
