Industry News
82% make contactless payments every week
While 82% of consumers make contactless payments weekly, only 26% are aware of having the option on their mobile phone. [ + ]
Govt won't be "ATM" for states' smart city programs
Canberra plans to take a more hands-on role in driving smart city projects from their inception, which means no longer acting as an ATM for state governments, according to Minister Taylor. [ + ]
Government tech needs to improve, survey shows
Almost all Australians believe they would benefit from government utilising the latest technology for service delivery, according to a new survey. [ + ]
Tech start-ups supported by Singapore Landing Pad
Australia has launched a Landing Pad in Singapore, designed to bring together start-ups, research institutions and multinational corporations. [ + ]
Web inventor decries fake news, loss of privacy
On the web's 28th birthday, it's inventor Sir Tim Berners-Lee has shared his concerns over the trends threatening his vision for the technology, including the loss of privacy and the spread of fake news. [ + ]
Hiring for Aussie IT execs recovering
Employment trends for Australian IT executive positions recovered 26% in February after a period of decline, but the sector remains underperforming compared to other major industries. [ + ]
Android devices shipped with malware
Check Point Software has detected 38 Android devices belonging to two large ICT companies that came preinstalled with malware inserted along the supply chain. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
Tech jobs attract talent via Upspot platform
A new online marketplace has been developed to help employers hire technology professionals at a reduced cost. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
