Industry News
nbn complaints surge 159% in FY17
The Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman recorded strong growth in complaints about internet, landline and mobile services during FY17, driven in part by a spike in nbn-related complaints. [ + ]
First female leadership team installed at EFA
The first ever female leadership team has been elected by the Electronic Frontiers Australia board. [ + ]
Start-ups pitch at Techstars demo day
The Techstars demo day has provided 10 local and international start-ups with the opportunity to pitch their business ideas to investors. [ + ]
Horizon State launches Australia's second ICO
Melbourne start-up Horizon State is using blockchain to develop a secure online ballot box technology and has launched Australia's second ever initial coin offering to fund this development. [ + ]
Start-ups receive additional incubator grants
The Australian Government is offering another $1.57 million in incubator grants, in order to help start-ups reach the global market. [ + ]
'Alf' stole 30 GB of sensitive military data
A hacker codenamed Alf, after a Home and Away character, has exfiltrated 30 GB of data on Australia's Joint Strike Fighter and other military vehicle programs. [ + ]
Market for ransomware on dark web growing strongly
The creation of ransomware on the dark web is increasing, according to new research. [ + ]
Digital opportunities abound with NZ's fast fibre
The latest telecommunications report has now been released by IDC New Zealand. [ + ]
Frontier Software appoints new CTO
A new chief technology officer has just been appointed at Frontier Software. [ + ]
World Payments Report indicates jump in digital payments
It is predicted that global digital payments will rise by around 10% in the lead-up to 2020, according to a new report. [ + ]
Dell establishes IoT division
Dell has doubled down on its commitment to the Internet of Things, establishing a new IoT division and revealing $1.28bn investment in IoT R&D over the next three years. [ + ]
Suzanne Steele to become Adobe MD, ANZ
Adobe has appointed Suzanne Steele as managing director for the company's operations in Australia and New Zealand, with her role beginning next month. [ + ]
Airtasker to expand to the UK
Australian online jobs marketplace Airtasker will make its first overseas foray with a launch in the UK market, starting with London. [ + ]
1 in 9 email users encountered malware in 1H17
Email is still the most common malware propagation method, and spam volumes are starting to rise again after years of slow but steady decline, a new report indicates. [ + ]
ACCC halts decision on nbn SAU variation
The ACCC will hold off on making a decision whether to accept nbn co's proposed variation to its SAU pricing arrangements until an industry consultation on the nbn's pricing model concludes. [ + ]
