Industry News
New scam targeting iPhone users
iPhone users are being warned about a new scam that tries to steal Apple log-in details by sending fake Spotify/iTunes emails. [ + ]
Operators use FWA as early 5G service: GlobalData
A new report suggests that operators are using residential fixed wireless access (FWA) in order to be among the first to implement a 5G mobile service. [ + ]
First female Qld Chief Entrepreneur named
Businesswoman Leanne Kemp will now succeed Steve Baxter in the role. [ + ]
Spark Festival 2018 launches
Spark Festival 2018 is now underway, with over 120 events to take place across NSW from 19 October to 4 November. [ + ]
New Bill targets online pirates
A new Bill introduced by the federal government aims to crack down on online pirates. [ + ]
A/NZ govts consulting on common e-invoicing framework
The Australian and New Zealand governments have launched a consultation on a proposed Trans-Tasman Framework for e-Invoicing. [ + ]
ACMA takes action against unsolicited comms
The ACMA has fined two companies a combined $336,000 and issued warnings to another three as part of its enforcement action against unsolicited communications. [ + ]
Investor Edith Yeung to visit NSW start-ups
NSW start-ups will receive the opportunity to hear insights from international investor Edith Yeung when she visits Sydney and Bathurst this month. [ + ]
Spirit Telecom provides Horsham with fast internet
Spirit Telecom will deliver fast internet to the Horsham region, after it signed a $1.7 million deal with the Victorian Government. [ + ]
Half of Aussie enterprises to deploy SD-WAN
Just over half of Australian enterprises plan to deploy SD-WAN technology over the next 12–24 months, a new survey has found. [ + ]
1 in 5 Aussie SMEs haven't heard of NDB scheme
1 in 5 Australian SMEs haven't heard of the Notifiable Data Breach legislation and 51% do not have compliant policies in place, a survey has found. [ + ]
Australian IT wages growing unsustainably
The ongoing IT skills shortage is driving up wages for IT professionals to unsustainable levels, with analytics and security pros in particularly high demand. [ + ]
City of Sydney funds Smart Cities Week
A new Sydney conference aims to bring together more than 350 innovators from around the world. [ + ]
Most common cyber hacking tools revealed
The most common categories of hacking tools have been revealed by a new cybersecurity report. [ + ]
Tritium wins Qld's Exporter of the Year Award
The 2018 Premier of Queensland's Exporter of the Year Award has been won by an electric vehicle charging company. [ + ]