Industry News
Corning wins Frost & Sullivan award
The Corning Incorporated Optical Communications division has received the Frost & Sullivan 2018 APAC Data Centre Enabling Technology Leadership Award. [ + ]
AirTrunk to expand after financing process
AirTrunk is preparing for major expansion into the Asia–Pacific region, having just successfully completed an AU$850 million financing process. [ + ]
Canberra Cyber Security Centre opens
The Australian Cyber Security Centre has opened a new headquarters in Canberra. [ + ]
NZ's Commerce Commission sues Viagogo
New Zealand's Commerce Commission has joined the ACCC and a growing list of other international regulators in suing Swiss ticket resale company Viagogo. [ + ]
TIO argues against its abolishment
The Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman has recommended the government reject a call to scrap the agency and replace it with a more independent entity. [ + ]
Qld opens third round of Hot DesQ program
The Queensland Government has opened applications for the third round of the Hot DesQ program, which provides funding to entice start-ups to set up in the state. [ + ]
Draft Consumer Data Right published
The federal government has published a draft version of the legislation that will introduce Australia's new Consumer Data Right. [ + ]
My Health Record opt-out period extended
The federal government has extended the deadline for Australians to opt out of the My Health Record system, and will now allow them to opt out after the fact. [ + ]
Online piracy on the wane in Australia
A survey from the Department of Communications suggests that Australians are streaming digital content more and pirating less. [ + ]
City of Sydney start-up program receives funding
A new City of Sydney program that aims to connect hundreds of tech start-ups with successful global entrepreneurs has now received government funding. [ + ]
LaunchVic invests in EIR start-up program
LaunchVic has started a new program designed to attract experienced start-up professionals to co-working spaces. [ + ]
ACCC launches mobile termination inquiry
The ACCC has launched an inquiry into whether it is still necessary to regulate the prices mobile operators charge each other for accepting voice and SMS calls. [ + ]
$80m for Macquarie data centre expansion in Sydney
Macquarie Telecom will outlay approximately $75–80 million to expand its Macquarie Park Intellicentre IC3 capacity to 43 MW. [ + ]
CBA partners with global tech giants
Some of the world's best technology experts are partnering up to promote innovation amongst Victorian businesses. [ + ]
Security teams to square off in cyber challenge
A record 400+ students are expected to participate in the upcoming Cyber Security Challenge Australia, competing to compromise or defend a fictional target. [ + ]