Industry News
Early adopter firms have sunnier outlooks
Australian small businesses that are also early tech adopters have the most confidence in growth over the next 12 months. [ + ]
Tool simplifies employment agreement process
An online tool developed by Business.govt.nz one year ago has resulted in the completion of more than 100,000 employment agreements. [ + ]
Industry alliance created for digital future
The Beyond 2020 Alliance has been formed by Internet Australia, Linux Australia, IT Professionals Australia and Telecommunications Association. [ + ]
91% of IT orgs have installed Windows 10
While 91% of IT organisations have adopted Windows 10 to at least some extent, only 10% are in full production, with the majority still in the early stages of the migration. [ + ]
Start-ups paid to relocate to Queensland
Start-up businesses are being encouraged to move to Queensland under the government's Advance Queensland Hot DesQ initiative. [ + ]
UTS co-founds Australia–China research centre
UTS and the China Electronics Group Corporation have co-founded a joint research innovation centre focused on advanced information, communications and electronics technologies. [ + ]
46% of firms worried about GDPR deadline
Australian firms racing to comply with the EU's data protection regime are worried they'll miss the May deadline. [ + ]
CeBIT start-ups selected
Some of NSW's best start-up companies have been selected to feature at the CeBIT Australia event. [ + ]
US start-up festival to feature in NSW
A local version of San Francisco's LAUNCH festival will be hosted by NSW in 2018 and 2019. [ + ]
Australia to be nearly cashless within 5 years
At the current rate of change, 98% of receivables across all Australian businesses will comprise non-cash payments within five years. [ + ]
Cybersecurity plan launched by ACSGN
Australia's cybersecurity capabilities will be increased after the launch of a new industry-led strategy. [ + ]
Canberra seeks to ease visa concerns
The federal government has responded to IT sector concerns over the abolition of 457 visas by reaffirming its commitment to developing local STEM skills. [ + ]
Innovation Summit's line-up revealed
The annual Innovation Summit will be held by Schneider Electric in Sydney, May 2017. [ + ]
Australian Cyber Security Centre approved
The government has received parliamentary approval to begin work on the new Australian Cyber Security Centre, which will bring together security experts from intelligence and law enforcement agencies. [ + ]
nbn becomes 56th CableLabs member
CableLabs has accepted nbn as a member, making it the first cable network operator in the Oceania region to be admitted. [ + ]