Industry News
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. [ + ]
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%. [ + ]