Industry News
Data61 opens Immersive Environments Lab
Data61 has established a new laboratory for researching AR/VR and 3D web technologies at the CSIRO's new $100m research facility in Canberra. [ + ]
Kiwis prefer biometrics for payment authentication
New Zealanders prefer the convenience of biometrics over having to remember PINs and passwords. [ + ]
Apple named Australia's most attractive employer
The technology sector was named Australia's most attractive industry, and Apple the most desirable employer, in Randstad's 2018 Employer Brand Research. [ + ]
Govt considers Small Business Digital Taskforce report
The Small Business Digital Taskforce has handed its final report to the federal Treasurer. [ + ]
CERT NZ named as PaCSON chair
The inaugural chair of the Pacific Cyber Security Operational Network (PaCSON) will be CERT NZ. [ + ]
CeBIT explores 'F-Ups' and successes
Three leading entrepreneurs will speak about their business 'F'Ups' that eventually led to success during the CeBIT Australia 2018 event. [ + ]
Budget 2018: Cyberbullying in the crosshairs
The Office of the eSafety Commissioner given an extra $14.2 million over four years to help counter cyberbullying and image-based abuse. [ + ]
Telcos adopt automation to stay relevant
Automation is being increasingly adopted by telcos in order for them to remain competitive, according to GlobalData. [ + ]
Jobs boosted by Advance Queensland
The Advance Queensland initiative has helped to create almost 11,000 new jobs, according to new figures. [ + ]
Most New Zealanders worried about privacy
Two-thirds are concerned about individual privacy, and more than half are more worried now than a few years ago, according to the Privacy Commissioner. [ + ]
Vertel, Nuage team for critical SD-WAN markets
Vertel and Nuage Networks will team up to launch SD-WAN services for Vertel's government, enterprise and service provider customers. [ + ]
New Zealand govt sees urgent need to upskill in AI
An action plan and ethical framework are critical to ensuring that people are educated and upskilled on artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. [ + ]
ID Exchange and digi.me open innovation hub
The ID Exchange Innovation Campus is believed to be the first commercial regtech sandbox facility established in Australia. [ + ]
Printer non-disclosure prompts HP customer refund
HP may compensate customers who unknowingly purchased certain models of its printers that do not work with non-HP ink cartridges. [ + ]
Greater transparency needed for data collection
Businesses around the world are being urged to commit to transparent data collection, to prevent everybody from 'drowning in data'. [ + ]