Industry News
Raijin supercomputer receives IBM Power Systems
IBM's latest Power Systems have been integrated with National Computational Infrastructure's (NCI) supercomputer, Raijin. [ + ]
The Precinct start-up space proving successful
The Precinct collaboration space in Fortitude Valley is turning Queensland into a global start-up hotspot, according to the government. [ + ]
LG flaw could have created refrigerator spies
A vulnerability discovered in LG's SmarThinQ line of smart home appliances could have allowed attackers to spy on owners via camera-equipped robot vacuum cleaners or remotely switch on or off appliances. [ + ]
Cyber defence workshop to be run by DST
DST Group and Data61 are currently working together on cyber research and will hold a networking event for those in the defence industry. [ + ]
50% of Aussie orgs to lift big data budgets
Half of Australian organisations plan to increase their spending on big data next year, with 41% having already deployed some form of big data initiative, according to a survey from IDC. [ + ]
Dell Boomi appoints new ANZ managing director
A new managing director for Australia and New Zealand has just been appointed at Dell Boomi. [ + ]
New leadership takes the reins at IBM
A new managing director has been appointed at IBM Australia and New Zealand. [ + ]
Impact of internet shopping explored by govt inquiry
A new inquiry will look into the impact of global internet-based competition on Australian businesses. [ + ]
StartCon attendees urged to think big
Local start-ups should "think big" in order to successfully launch their business, according to an Australian start-up entrepreneur. [ + ]
Advantech’s 'digital factory' an award winner
Advantech has won the 'ROI Industry 4.0 Award China' for its digital factory concept. [ + ]
99designs still calls Australia home
Graphic design marketplace pioneer 99designs to shift its headquarters back to Melbourne from San Francisco. [ + ]
The nbn: who's to blame?
The current government is mostly to blame for the "train wreck" that is the current state of the nbn, according to Paul Budde. [ + ]
nbn needs protection to make a profit
The government may have to reconsider extending the broadband levy to mobile broadband services and introducing other protections for the nbn to ever turn a profit, according to nbn co CEO Bill Morrow. [ + ]
Connect your business to the GigCity network
Businesses are being invited to connect to Australia's first GigCity network in Adelaide. [ + ]
Record growth generation by NZ TIN companies
A new report indicates that TIN companies are now generating $10 billion per year. [ + ]
