Industry News
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. [ + ]
Women in Big Data to launch in Canberra
An event is being held this week to officially launch Women in Big Data (WiBD). [ + ]
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. [ + ]
Bitcoin scam devised by ATO impersonators
Consumers are warned to be aware of scammers impersonating the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), demanding cryptocurrency like Bitcoin as payment for fake tax debts. [ + ]
Queensland offering digital grants for SMEs
The Queensland Government is inviting applications for the latest round of the Small Business Digital Grants program, which provides funding of up to $10,000 to improve local businesses' digital presence. [ + ]
NZ partnership program aims to attract overseas innovators
The New Zealand Government has launched a program designed to attract international innovators to undertake R&D and develop products in the country. [ + ]
Comms Alliance welcomes complaints powers
The Communications Alliance has welcomed the ACMA's new draft regulatory instruments relating to complaint handling and record keeping. [ + ]
Google to ban cryptocurrency ads
Google will follow Facebook's lead by banning advertising for cryptocurrency and related products from June. [ + ]
Chinese blockchain delegation visits Sydney
Around 50 Chinese tech leaders have met with local companies and been given briefings on NSW's blockchain and FinTech capabilities. [ + ]
Eight new cyber threat samples emerging per second
There has been a record increase in healthcare attacks, fileless malware and cryptocurrency mining, according to a new report by McAfee Labs. [ + ]
Equinix expands ME1 and SY4 data centres
Equinix is vastly expanding its International Business Exchange data centres in Melbourne and Sydney. [ + ]
Video: Genevieve Bell on our tech future
Renowned researcher Genevieve Bell gives us her thoughts on tech developments, including what it's like working as an Australian in Silicon Valley. [ + ]
Trump blocks Broadcom's takeover of Qualcomm
Donald Trump has issued a presidential order barring Broadcom's attempted US$117bn hostile takeover of Qualcomm, citing national security concerns. [ + ]
ACSC Conference returns to Canberra in April
Cybersecurity practices and building a culture of resilience will be on the agenda at the Australian Cyber Security Centre Conference. [ + ]
IT firms must review power backup, following increased outages
According to a new report, there has been a significant increase in power outages, which have affected homes and businesses across Australia. [ + ]
