Industry News
Technology contributing to workplace stress, study finds
Almost three-quarters of Australian workers are feeling stressed out by technology, according to new research. [ + ]
World Cup could lead to surge in cyber threats
The 2018 FIFA World Cup will be a breeding ground for cyber attacks and malicious activity, if prior events are any indication. [ + ]
Domain Corp fined $1.95m for legal breach
A federal court has fined Domain Corp and Domain Name Agency $1.95m for breaching consumer laws by misleading businesses into paying for new domains. [ + ]
Trust and risk highlighted at ISACA CACS event
Cybersecurity, resilience and building trust will be key themes at ISACA's upcoming Oceania Computer, Audit, Control and Security (CACS) Conference. [ + ]
Vodafone, Singtel named APAC telecoms leaders
Vodafone and Singtel have been categorised as leaders of the APAC telecom services market by analyst firm IDC, with Telstra named a major player. [ + ]
Austrade releases online exporting guide
A new guide to help businesses improve global online sales has been launched by Austrade. [ + ]
AI and robotics attract more Qld Govt funding
A further $50 million has been invested by the state government in the Advance Queensland program. [ + ]
Cellular IoT deployments ramping up
Global cellular IoT connections are forecast to reach 3.5 billion by 2023, while the first commercial launches of 5G mobile networks are expected this year. [ + ]
Artemis 3 supercomputer furthers AI research
A new supercomputer that increases the speed of volume and data processing has been unveiled by Dell EMC. [ + ]
Macquarie launches secure health cloud
Macquarie LaunchHealth Cloud will provide the healthcare sector with storage secured to federal government standards. [ + ]
Gig economy workers may soon own their platforms
Australia's Business Council of Co-Operatives and Mutuals has joined a global initiative aimed at allowing gig economy workers to create their own platforms. [ + ]
Tips for avoiding ransomware attacks
New research from WatchGuard Technologies reveals that more than one in five Australians have been the victim of a ransomware attack. [ + ]
Microsoft names Australia Partner of the Year
Rhipe has been named Microsoft's Australia Partner of the Year, with multiple other Australian companies winning awards at Microsoft Inspire. [ + ]
Women's start-ups more lucrative than men's
Start-ups owned by women generate more revenue even though they get less funding from investors, according to a new report. [ + ]
Unlicensed software a security risk: BSA research
Unlicensed software raises the risk of cyber attacks, according to new research by BSA | The Software Alliance. [ + ]