Industry News
Lawyers exposing clients to potential cyber attacks
The cybersecurity practices of lawyers could be putting their client data at risk, according to new research. [ + ]
Chinese e-commerce opened to Vic businesses
Local Victorian businesses will receive state government support to break into the Chinese e-commerce market, following a new partnership with Australia Post. [ + ]
A tale of two start-up cities
Ipswich City Council and Rockhampton Regional Council have been undertaking key initiatives to boost the success of start-up organisations within their cities. [ + ]
Mavenlink sets up APAC HQ in Melbourne
The company has selected Victoria for its headquarters because it believes the state provides the right support to accelerate growth in the region. [ + ]
CSRC appoints Rachael Falk as CEO
As head of the Australian Cyber Security Research Centre, Falk will be in charge of promoting industry investment in cybersecurity R&D. [ + ]
Kiwis prefer biometrics for payment authentication
New Zealanders prefer the convenience of biometrics over having to remember PINs and passwords. [ + ]
Data61 opens Immersive Environments Lab
Data61 has established a new laboratory for researching AR/VR and 3D web technologies at the CSIRO's new $100m research facility in Canberra. [ + ]
Apple named Australia's most attractive employer
The technology sector was named Australia's most attractive industry, and Apple the most desirable employer, in Randstad's 2018 Employer Brand Research. [ + ]
Govt considers Small Business Digital Taskforce report
The Small Business Digital Taskforce has handed its final report to the federal Treasurer. [ + ]
CERT NZ named as PaCSON chair
The inaugural chair of the Pacific Cyber Security Operational Network (PaCSON) will be CERT NZ. [ + ]
CeBIT explores 'F-Ups' and successes
Three leading entrepreneurs will speak about their business 'F'Ups' that eventually led to success during the CeBIT Australia 2018 event. [ + ]
Telcos adopt automation to stay relevant
Automation is being increasingly adopted by telcos in order for them to remain competitive, according to GlobalData. [ + ]
Budget 2018: Cyberbullying in the crosshairs
The Office of the eSafety Commissioner given an extra $14.2 million over four years to help counter cyberbullying and image-based abuse. [ + ]
Jobs boosted by Advance Queensland
The Advance Queensland initiative has helped to create almost 11,000 new jobs, according to new figures. [ + ]
Most New Zealanders worried about privacy
Two-thirds are concerned about individual privacy, and more than half are more worried now than a few years ago, according to the Privacy Commissioner. [ + ]