Industry News
Review your IT contracts to avoid GDPR pain
Gartner experts recommend adjusting IT procurement methods to avoid breaches that could lead to GDPR fines and reputational damage. [ + ]
Female-led PledgeMe makes crowdfunding history
An Advance Queensland Hot DesQ participant has become the only female-led equity crowdfunding platform to be licensed in Australia. [ + ]
Oracle enters blockchain fray
Oracle has announced the general availability of the Oracle Blockchain Cloud Service, which customers can use to build their own blockchain networks. [ + ]
Australian solution to lithium-ion battery recycling
A new report suggests that 3300 tonnes of lithium-ion battery waste in Australia could be managed through a new battery recycling industry. [ + ]
Service Seeking fined for Spam Act breach
A penalty has been handed down to Service Seeking Pty Ltd, for breaching the Spam Act. [ + ]
Cyber attacks are the top crisis facing organisations
The majority of crisis management leaders worldwide believe they are facing more crises now than 10 years ago, with cyber attacks topping the list of threats. [ + ]
Microsoft launches free version of Teams
Microsoft has stepped up its competition against team chat platform Slack with the launch of a free version of its Teams productivity app. [ + ]
Facebook to be fined £500K by UK's ICO
The UK Information Commissioner's Office's ongoing investigation into the Cambridge Analytica scandal will likely see Facebook fined £500,000. [ + ]
Digital detox holidays growing in popularity
'Unplugged' holidays are on the rise around the world, with a study suggesting that they could form an important part of future tourism. [ + ]
Drivers don't recognise dangers of mobile phone use
Fear of missing out and separation anxiety are leading to people texting while driving, according to a new study. [ + ]
Businesses unable to handle all their data: Gemalto
Two in three companies are collecting more data than they are able to analyse, according to new research from Gemalto. [ + ]
IoT spending tipped to reach $6bn by 2023
Spending on IoT (Internet of Things) is expected to reach over $6 billion globally by 2023, according to a new study from Juniper Research. [ + ]
AI dangerous if not properly regulated: TWU
Artificial intelligence needs to be properly regulated, and a proposal for voluntary certification is not sufficient, according to the Transport Workers Union. [ + ]
New draft telco industry code released
The Communications Alliance is consulting on an updated version of the enforceable Telecommunications Consumer Protection (TCP) Code. [ + ]
Vic start-ups benefit from new accelerators
The Victorian Government is investing $13.45 million in three world-class accelerators that will benefit start-ups around the state. [ + ]
