Industry News
IoT install base to grow 31% in 2017: Gartner
The total install base for IoT devices is on track to reach 8.4 billion by year-end, with consumers leading the adoption charge in terms of device volumes while enterprises lead in terms of spending. [ + ]
NBN now passes 4m Australian premises
The NBN now reaches around a third of premises across Australia and total active connections reached 1.6m as of the end of 2016, nbn's latest half-year report shows. [ + ]
Sydney Startup Hub will aim to stimulate NSW economy
The state government backed Jobs for NSW is seeking expressions of interest from incubators, accelerators and companies looking to partner in the development of the new Sydney Startup Hub. [ + ]
Redflow powers into Asian telco markets
Australian energy storage specialist Redflow has reported success in penetrating the Asian market in battery backup systems for telco towers. [ + ]
Verizon opens advanced SOC in Canberra
Verizon's new Asia-Pacific Threat and Analytics Centre in Canberra will provide real-time insight into cyber threats for both companies and government customers in the region. [ + ]
How to get the best response rate to your emails
The way in which a sender concludes their email could have a direct correlation to their response rate, according to new research. [ + ]
AISA faces member revolt
The board of AISA, the industry body for Australia's infosec sector, is resisting an attempt by a group of disgruntled members to vacate the entire board and hold a full re-election. [ + ]
IT evolution required to allow for innovation
Innovation is taking a back seat to service requests for IT operations staff, according to a new report. [ + ]
Alibaba opens regional HQ in Melbourne
China's Alibaba, one of the world's largest technology companies, has opened a new office in Melbourne that will serve as the company's Australia and New Zealand headquarters. [ + ]
Global digital transformation practices showcased at symposium
The upcoming International Symposium on Digital Earth & Locate17 offers an opportunity to understand various digital transformation practices from around the world. [ + ]
NBN could boost Australia's GDP 2% by 2020
A new report finds that the completion of the NBN in 2020 has the potential to deliver significant economic and social benefits, but critics warn that the current technology mix may not be sufficient to deliver these gains. [ + ]
Apple retakes crown as top smartphone vendor
Apple surpassed Samsung during the fourth quarter for the first time in five years to become the world's top smartphone vendor by unit shipments. [ + ]
Internet and social media patterns tracked worldwide
Half of the world is now connected to the internet, a new report has found. [ + ]
Privacy complaints grew 7.7% in FY16
The OAIC has released statistics indicating renewed public interest in privacy issues and accessing government information via Freedom of Information requests. [ + ]
IoT, M&As to be hot trends at MWC
This year's Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, the world's largest gathering of mobile industry representatives, is expected to be dominated by discussions of topics including the IoT as well as collaboration with other verticals. [ + ]
