Industry News
Tech jobs attract talent via Upspot platform
A new online marketplace has been developed to help employers hire technology professionals at a reduced cost. [ + ]
Christmas Island internet connection restored
The federal government and SpeedCast have partnered to ensure that Christmas Island residents can connect to the internet through their previous accounts. [ + ]
USQ recognised for IT contribution
An academic at the University of Southern Queensland (USQ) has been recognised for her contribution to the work of the IT industry. [ + ]
Telecom prices fell 1.5% during FY16: ACCC
The ACCC's annual report on the telecommunications sector for FY16 shows that prices for services have overall been declining even as data quotas expand significantly. [ + ]
Just 5% of top cloud CEOs are women
Only five of the top 100 cloud service providers have female CEOs, with Optus's parent company Singtel among them, according to data from Australian cloud service directory Cloudscene. [ + ]
Pilgrim to hold privacy events in Melbourne, Hobart
Australian Information Commissioner Timothy Pilgrim will host or appear at three privacy-focused seminars in Hobart and Melbourne in March. [ + ]
Australia tops APAC in mobile speeds
Akamai's latest State of the Internet report indicates that Australia had the fastest average mobile speeds across APAC in Q4, but its position on the global fixed line leaderboard fell even further to just 51st. [ + ]
$55m funding to kick-start iMove CRC
The iMove CRC will be granted $55 million in federal funding over 10 years to explore evolving vehicle technologies. [ + ]
Qld launches Digital Scorecard for SMEs
The Queensland Government's new Digital Scorecard is designed to help local small and medium businesses improve their competitiveness in a global digital economy. [ + ]
Understanding intent key to boosting security
A large majority of Australian IT professionals believe that understanding employee behaviours and intent are critical to improving cybersecurity, but few believe they are very effective at doing so. [ + ]
IBM enters AI partnership with Salesforce
IBM and Salesforce have arranged to combine the capabilities of their respective AI platforms — IBM's Watson and Salesforce's Einstein — to deliver new levels of insight into customers. [ + ]
Unisys and Data61 secure global borders
Collaboration to develop an advanced data analytics solution for border security has been undertaken by Unisys Corporation and CSIRO's Data61. [ + ]
AISA to resolve tensions at March EGM
Facing discontent from members, the Australian Information Security Association plans to hold an EGM in March to help ease tensions. [ + ]
Applications open for DTA Graduate Program
Recent ICT graduates looking to join the APS can now apply to take part in the government's 2018 ICT Graduate Program, while prospective apprentices and cadets will be able to apply from June. [ + ]
Oceania CACS conference targets technology-driven change
Oceania CACS 2017 will provide insights into the solutions that can be adopted within organisations facing the accelerating impact of technology-driven change. [ + ]