Industry News
Webjet adopts blockchain to improve bookings
Webjet is working with Microsoft to trial using blockchain's distributed transactional database technology to reduce errors and improve security in the travel booking industry. [ + ]
Consumers call out 'creepy' company data use
A recent KPMG survey indicates that many consumers are uncomfortable with the way in which organisations use their personal data. [ + ]
Application containerisation guidance offered by ISACA
Two new ISACA white papers are available to offer guidance on application containerisation, which is gaining traction among software developers and data centre leaders. [ + ]
ACMA consults on telemarketing standard
ACMA has commenced a consultation on the draft new version of the telemarketing and research calls industry standard. [ + ]
NEXTDC M1 Melbourne provides AWS Direct Connect
The NEXTDC M1 Melbourne data centre now hosts a location for Amazon Web Services (AWS) Direct Connect, providing low-latency, secure access directly to the AWS cloud. [ + ]
MyRepublic to take on telcos with NBN services
A Singapore-based ISP with a focus on providing flat-rate high-speed services has revealed plans to launch services over Australia's NBN later this month. [ + ]
Aussie, Chinese regulators fight money laundering
The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre has signed a collaboration agreement with its counterpart in China to share financial information to help combat money laundering and terrorism financing. [ + ]
PC seeks to give consumers more control over data
The Productivity Commission has proposed a new data sharing framework that would allow consumers to view the data collected about them, and request edits or the sharing of that data with another organisation. [ + ]
Accenture expands security with Redcore acquisition
The acquisition of Redcore is designed to enhance Accenture's IAM services while extending its critical cyber defence services in the Asia–Pacific region. [ + ]
Non-traditional FinTech services gain traction
Disruptive new FinTech companies are seeing strong traction globally, with half of banking customers worldwide, including 42.8% in Australia, using at least one such service. [ + ]
Digital transformation driving mainframe activity
Nearly nine in 10 business and IT leaders responding to a BMC survey indicate that they are confident in the mainframe's long-term viability. [ + ]
GM Bank Trojan targets Australian banks
A popular Android Trojan is capable of spoofing the login pages of more than 50 banks, including several from Australia, research from Avast has shown. [ + ]
Most IT budgets going towards transformation
The majority of Australian IT budgets are now being spent on transformation and innovation rather than merely keeping the lights on, Telsyte research indicates. [ + ]
Start-up recognised for creating Chinese market access
THINK CHINA's co-founder has received accolades at the 2016 Sydney City Business Awards, which is sponsored by the City of Sydney. [ + ]
Older generations on par with millennials as online shoppers
While Australian millennials are driving online shopping, older generations are not far behind, according to a Pitney Bowes global online shopping study. [ + ]