Industry News
Questions still looming over nbn
The appointment of nbn co CFO Stephen Rue as the company's new CEO may further delay finding answers to the questions looming over the project. [ + ]
Most firms unprepared for tech globalisation: CBA
New research from Commonwealth Bank (CBA) suggests that the majority of Australian businesses do not feel prepared for technology-driven globalisation. [ + ]
Gold Coast plans $10m fibre expansion
The City of the Gold Coast plans to add an additional 37 km fibre loop to its existing city-owned carrier-grade 65 km fibre backbone. [ + ]
Automation to increase IT headcounts
Nearly a quarter of Australian CIOs are planning to increase permanent IT headcount to support the automation of business processes, research suggests. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
Corning wins Frost & Sullivan award
The Corning Incorporated Optical Communications division has received the Frost & Sullivan 2018 APAC Data Centre Enabling Technology Leadership Award. [ + ]
Brisbane tech company hit with record FWO penalties
Macquarie Technology Group International has been hit with a record fine for not complying with an FWO unfair dismissal order. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
Canberra Cyber Security Centre opens
The Australian Cyber Security Centre has opened a new headquarters in Canberra. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
