Industry News
UK–Australian agreement benefits fintech companies
Australian fintech companies will benefit from improved access to global markets under this agreement, which was signed by Treasurer Scott Morrison. [ + ]
NZ receives new Privacy Bill
The introduction of a new Privacy Bill in New Zealand has been welcomed by the Privacy Commissioner. [ + ]
Don't get hacked during the Games
It is expected that the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games will attract high levels of cybercrime, with businesses urged to stay alert for the possibility. [ + ]
Cyber group to set up in Perth
AustCyber will use $800,000 in state funding to establish a WA Node at the Joondalup Innovation Hub in Perth's northern suburbs. [ + ]
Businesses need to address digital literacy, says AIIA
An industry collaboration has been formed to address digital literacy and help Australians prepare for the jobs of the future. [ + ]
Cambridge Analytica shows regulation has failed
The failure of regulators, firms and individuals to protect sensitive data is behind cases such as the Cambridge Analytica furore, says Sydney academic. [ + ]
Australian PC market up 2.2% in 2017Q4
Strong demand in the education sector, particularly for notebooks, boosted Australia's PC market to a year-on-year growth of 2.2%. [ + ]
Medical records exposed by Telstra gaffe
A major vulnerability in Telstra's popular Argus patient record sharing software may have left Australians' sensitive medical details exposed to attack. [ + ]
Mobile and broadband made more affordable through competition
Competition in the broadband and mobile market is providing benefit to consumers, according to a new report by the ACCC. [ + ]
Australians still sceptical about AI tech
The majority of Australians are concerned about artificial intelligence (AI) causing job losses, new research shows. [ + ]
LaunchVic receives $2.9m for start-up skills boost
The Victorian Government will invest $2.9 million through the agency in educating up to 2000 Victorian start-up founders and their staff. [ + ]
NSW–Israel program homes in on cybersecurity
Improving cybersecurity will be in focus under a new innovation program jointly run by the NSW Government and State of Israel. [ + ]
Open software industry hails TPP suspensions
Provisions of the Trans Pacific Partnership deal, including those of serious concern to Australia's open source software industry, have been suspended. [ + ]
WA tender portal aims to boost SME jobs
Local businesses in Western Australia will receive assistance in securing work on government contracts, with the launch of the state government's WA Industry Link. [ + ]
Australia to work with ASEAN on digital trade
The federal government has announced a new initiative aimed at implementing international digital trade standards in Australia and ASEAN member nations. [ + ]