Industry News
Communications coalition aims to end data inequality
A coalition of advocacy groups has joined forces to focus on improving communications services for consumers and businesses in rural areas. [ + ]
Xero finalising migration to AWS
Accounting software provider Xero is using its nearly completed migration to AWS to implement new capabilities such as machine learning and the ability to scale up capacity on days of peak demand. [ + ]
CSIRO provides renewable energy for China
CSIRO and Thermal Focus have reached an agreement for Australian solar heliostat technology to be marketed and installed in China. [ + ]
ACCC set to reject big banks' Apple bargaining bid
The ACCC has provisionally denied a request from Commonwealth Bank, Westpac, NAB and the Bendigo and Adelaide Bank to collectively bargain over access to the iPhone's NFC payment functionality. [ + ]
Speedy fibre installation by Spark and Chorus
A more streamlined fibre installation process is being trialled by Spark and Chorus in New Zealand. [ + ]
Failed malware attack disrupts internet services in Germany
A failed malware attack on a specific brand of routers, potentially linked with the Mirai IoT botnet, caused significant broadband outage for around 900,000 customers of Deutsche Telekom. [ + ]
Alibaba expands cloud into Sydney
A new data centre has been opened by Alibaba in Sydney as part of its efforts to expand global network coverage. [ + ]
Australians main target of OneDrive malware campaign
Forcepoint Security has discovered a new attack campaign involving using compromised Microsoft OneDrive for Business user accounts to spread malware, and Australians are the number one target. [ + ]
Metronode secures two more NABERS 4.5-star ratings
After securing the first NABERS 4.5-star energy efficiency rating for an Australian data centre earlier this year, two more Metronode facilities have secured the rating. [ + ]
Consumers warned against risky Christmas gift purchases
One in eight consumers would accept discounts and special offers from retailers in exchange for their passwords, the Centrify 2016 Online Shopping Survey has found. [ + ]
CeBIT Australia 2017 conference program released
The 2017 conference program has been launched for CeBIT Australia, featuring a wide range of topics and expert speakers. [ + ]
SAP aims to close workplace gender gap
Women who are trying to re-enter the workforce after a career break will be supported by SAP's new Back-to-Work initiative. [ + ]
NetComm Wireless and nbn agreement launched
NetComm Wireless will supply distribution point units (DPUs) to nbn for the fibre to-the-curb (FTTC) network. [ + ]
2017 to be tipping point for cybersecurity
The emergence of more targeted, autonomous and stealthy cyberthreats and the continuing security skills shortage will ensure 2017 is a tipping point for the security sector, Fortinet predicts. [ + ]
Oracle Australia to establish digital sales hub
Oracle Australia will create more than 200 new digital sales professional positions for its new Sydney sales hub targeting midsized companies transitioning to the cloud. [ + ]