Industry News
New AustCyber CEO announced
Michelle Price has taken on the role following Craig Davies' decision to step down. [ + ]
Cybersecurity boosted by new Perth CRC
The Cyber Security Cooperative Research Centre, based at Edith Cowan University, is the result of collaboration between industry, government and research sectors. [ + ]
86% of software vulnerabilities patched on day 1
While the number of documented software vulnerabilities grew last year to nearly 20,000, 86% of these had patches available within 24 hours of public disclosure. [ + ]
Zipline Cloud platform launched in UK
A start-up company backed by the NSW Government is about to launch its new email and messaging platform in London. [ + ]
UK to guarantee access to 10 Mbps broadband
The UK government will introduce a requirement for broadband providers to offer speeds of at least 10 Mbps to every UK premises by 2020. [ + ]
MYOB monopoly concerns raised by ACCC
Concerns have been raised by the ACCC with regards to MYOB's acquisition of Reckon's Accountants Group. [ + ]
Financial activity dominates dark web
Monash University research has found that the majority of illegal and unethical dark web sites are devoted to activity such as bitcoin laundering. [ + ]
CeBIT Australia to feature FutureTech Stage
The FutureTech Stage will feature a host of the world's most renowned industry experts on matters relating to the IoT, fintech, AI and machine learning. [ + ]
Govt passes critical infrastructure safeguards
New legislation passed by the federal government will extend its powers to protect Australian critical infrastructure against cyber attacks. [ + ]
More Advance Queensland funding available for start-ups
Round four of the Advance Queensland Ignite Ideas Fund has now opened for applications. [ + ]
Online tech store tops NSW complaints list
Android Enjoyed topped February's complaints register, followed by Harvey Norman, Samsung Electronics, Kogan and Apple. [ + ]
Tablet sales stabilise in Australia
The market has seen a marginal sales increase of just 1% for tablets in Australia, when compared to figures for one year ago. [ + ]
Advisory firm listens to advice and deploys Vertiv
Vesparum Capital has boosted its analytics and databasing capabilities with Vertiv's converged infrastructure. [ + ]
Need help with GDPR?
Organisations that need help coming to grips with GDPR compliance have a new tool they can use. [ + ]
Australia Singapore Cable deployment now underway
Vocus Communications has announced Alcatel Submarine Networks has commenced deployment of the 4600 km Australia Singapore Cable system. [ + ]