Industry News
nbn performance under the spotlight
As nbn co and retail service providers pass the buck over the slow speeds of some nbn connections, ACMA has launched a review into the customer experience of a migration to the network. [ + ]
Ransomware fallout worse than ransom itself
Some 22% of Australian SMBs suffering a ransomware attack had to suspend operations as a result, and the financial impact of this is often greater than the size of the ransom being demanded. [ + ]
Vodafone nbn customers get backup wireless service
Vodafone will offer its new Wi-Fi Hub modem, capable of providing both fixed and mobile broadband for free mobile data services, to customers waiting for a Vodafone nbn service. [ + ]
USyd enters R&D partnerships with Thales, MS
The University of Sydney has entered a research partnership with Thales Australia focused on digital technologies for Thales's target industry verticals, as well as an alliance with Microsoft based on quantum computing research. [ + ]
Beserk and Kogan take out online shopping award
The StarTrack Online Retail Industry Awards (ORIAs) have revealed the favourite online shopping destinations for Australians. [ + ]
NZ's ICT sector worth $3.4bn to GDP
New Zealand's growing ICT sector is a strong contributor to the nation's GDP, employment and export revenue, according to a recently published ministerial report. [ + ]
Aussie Ethernet switch market takes a "bashing" in Q1
Ongoing cloud and wireless last-metre substitution triggered a strong 21% decline in the Australian wired Ethernet switch market during the first quarter, IDC estimates. [ + ]
Credit card security key concern for consumers
The majority of Australians believe that the risk of credit card theft is increasing, according to a new survey commissioned by Transaction Network Services (TNS). [ + ]
QUT robot enters Amazon competition
A robot that picks and packs items is contesting The Amazon Robotics Challenge. [ + ]
Availability experts to gather in Sydney, Auckland
Veeam is bringing its flagship VeeamON Forum event to Australia and New Zealand in August, featuring Peter McKay as the lead speaker. [ + ]
Connectivity and IoT specialists join forces
B+B SmartWorx has announced a partnership with Reekoh to boost its IoT-focused integration and interoperability capabilities. [ + ]
Alphabet profit slumps 27.7% on EC fine
Google's parent company, Alphabet, saw its net profit for the second quarter shrink 27.7%, as a result of the record antitrust fine levelled on the company by the EC in June. [ + ]
Gov funding for revolutionary batteries
Printed Energy has received federal government funding to continue developing innovative new battery technology. [ + ]
Flawed FTTN nbn could cost billions, says IA
nbn co’s use of copper-based FTTN is flawed and should be discontinued, according to Internet Australia. [ + ]
Microsoft doubles Q2 profit on strong cloud growth
Microsoft's focus on cloud services and subscriptions helped the company more than double its net income for the June quarter. [ + ]