Industry News
Breaches becoming more complex and damaging
The human element remains a key target for cybercriminals seeking to extract sensitive data, according to the findings of a recent report from Verizon. [ + ]
Cloud safety a cause for concern, research shows
It is increasingly difficult for Australian IT departments to keep the cloud safe, according to a new report. [ + ]
Hackers on the rise despite enterprise security measures
Security breaches have affected at least two-thirds of organisations in the past two years, according to new research. [ + ]
SaaS migration tools will boost benefits
Sydney-based IT analysis firm IBRS has launched maturity assessment and methodology tools to assist organisations with the task of SaaS migration. [ + ]
Contact centre market passes $500m
The Australian contact centre market is now worth over $500m, and the services component on the market is expected to grow by 40% through to 2020, IDC projects. [ + ]
Smart homes on the rise in Australia
One in four Australian houses are considered 'smart homes', according to a study by ServiceSeeking.com.au. [ + ]
Firms value hands-on security skills over education
Organisations worldwide continue to face a serious shortage of applicants for cybersecurity positions, and those candidates who do apply often lack the desired hands-on skills and certifications, according to ISACA. [ + ]
ACCC broadband speed guidance causes concern
Industry is concerned with the Australian Communications and Consumer Commission's (ACCC) available information on broadband speed. [ + ]
NBN extends sunset date by three years
NBN extends special services sunset date for some companies [ + ]
Companies to be valued on information assets by 2021
Research firm Gartner has predicted that by 2021, a company's information assets will be a component used by equity analysts and others to determine that company's value. [ + ]
Increasing automation sparks job loss fears
Australians are afraid of robots stealing their jobs, according to new research. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
