Industry News
Nuance AI virtual assistant helps Jetstar customers via Facebook
Jetstar has employed the Nuance Communications AI-powered virtual assistant, 'Jess', on Facebook Messenger. [ + ]
Victoria to boost tech innovation and foreign trade
The Victorian Government will be showcasing the state's cybersecurity, defence and digital technology capabilities in Europe this week. [ + ]
New Cohda office opens in Shanghai
Cohda Wireless has extended to Shanghai, setting up an office there to supply China’s developing markets for autonomous cars and smart cities. [ + ]
Flinders Uni opens digital tech hub
A new digital technologies hub has been opened at Flinders University in South Australia. [ + ]
Cisco vulnerability already being exploited
The Australian Cyber Security Centre warns attackers are already exploiting the Cisco ASA vulnerability disclosed at the end of January. [ + ]
IT workers experiencing poorer work-life balance
The vast majority of IT workers say their work-life balance is impacted by their role, according to a new report. [ + ]
JD.com opens HQ in Melbourne
E-commerce opportunities have increased for Victorian businesses, with the opening of JD.com's regional headquarters in Melbourne. [ + ]
Epson again makes the top 100 Global Innovators list
The Top 100 Global Innovators have been announced for 2017, with Epson making the list for the seventh consecutive year. [ + ]
VPN use doubles during Olympics
Virtual private network (VPN) usage doubles during the Olympics, when people want to watch sport online, according to NordVPN. [ + ]
'Warbiking tour' reveals strong Perth Wi-Fi security
The majority of Wi-Fi networks in Perth have strong security protocols in place, according to a new report. [ + ]
Former Telstra Business chief joins nbn co
Former Telstra Business group MD and ICT industry veteran Paul Tyler has joined nbn co as the company's new chief customer officer for business. [ + ]
NSW Govt invites tech companies to exhibit on its CeBIT 2018 stand
The NSW Government has asked technology companies to submit their expressions of interest to showcase products and services on its official CeBIT Australia stand for 2018. [ + ]
SA Produce Market powered by govt-funded solar microgrid
A solar microgrid is being implemented to power the South Australian Produce Market. [ + ]
NSW to subsidise security training
Eligible students could save up to 75% on the full cost of the Certificate IV in Cyber Security, thanks to a new NSW Government subsidy. [ + ]
Cybercrime threat growing in Australia
The average Australian firm had 53 security breaches in 2017, up by 25% from 2016, according to Accenture and the Ponemon Institute. [ + ]