Industry News
Smart home voice assistant use to grow 1000% by 2023
The number of voice assistants used in smart homes is tipped to grow to 275 million by 2023, according to new research. [ + ]
Niometrics to open R&D hub in Melbourne
Telco network analytics company Niometrics has selected Melbourne as the site of its new R&D hub and ANZ headquarters. [ + ]
VPN accessibility restricted by China
VPN Special has reported a 200% spike in the number of VPN users from China in the past few days. [ + ]
RegTech players gather to tackle financial crime
An AUSTRAC RegTech Showcase has explored ways to harness technology to combat money laundering, terrorism financing and serious financial crime. [ + ]
Applications open for ACMA telco forum
Consumer representatives have been invited by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) to join its key telco advisory group. [ + ]
TIO welcomes telco consumer standards
The Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman has welcomed the ACMA's new Consumer Information Standards for broadband migration plans. [ + ]
Two-thirds of adults fear AI will cause job losses
Is it time to fear the robots? Respondents to a seven-country survey have mixed feelings about letting AI into their workplaces. [ + ]
Australian cyber firm recognised as tech pioneer
The World Economic Forum has recognised QuintessenceLabs as a Technology Pioneer for 2018. [ + ]
Unions call for govt intervention on Telstra job cuts
Unions CEPU and CPSU have called Telstra's decision to cut 8000 jobs a "national jobs emergency that can not be allowed to proceed". [ + ]
USyd holds MOOCS for business entrepreneurs
Free online courses to help businesses and entrepreneurs will be offered by the University of Sydney, with support from the NSW Government. [ + ]
Cashless payments preferred by four in five consumers
The ease and security of using technology to pay for items means that cash purchases are becoming increasingly obsolete. [ + ]
Vocus wins deal to deliver PNG-Solomon Islands cable
The Australian Government has awarded Vocus Communications a $136.6m contract to deploy a subsea cable linking PNG and the Soloman Islands with Australia. [ + ]
Technology contributing to workplace stress, study finds
Almost three-quarters of Australian workers are feeling stressed out by technology, according to new research. [ + ]
World Cup could lead to surge in cyber threats
The 2018 FIFA World Cup will be a breeding ground for cyber attacks and malicious activity, if prior events are any indication. [ + ]
Domain Corp fined $1.95m for legal breach
A federal court has fined Domain Corp and Domain Name Agency $1.95m for breaching consumer laws by misleading businesses into paying for new domains. [ + ]
