Industry News
USQ information systems PhD recognised for contribution
A PhD which outlines the development of a standard and automated approach to assess IT processes for improvement has been recognised by the Australian Council of Professors and Heads of Information Systems. [ + ]
BlackBerry announces mobile security platform
BlackBerry has announced a comprehensive platform of security and enterprise collaboration solutions that will form the bedrock of the company's new software focus. [ + ]
RMIT invention could boost data centre efficiency
An RMIT team working on silicon photonics technologies to improve data centre efficiency while cutting energy consumption costs has been selected to take part in a CSIRO high-tech accelerator. [ + ]
Report labels current telecommunications approach outdated
In a new draft report, the Productivity Commission has recommended a modernised approach to universal telecommunications services in Australia. [ + ]
Microsoft cleared to close $35bn LinkedIn acquisition
Microsoft has secured EC approval to complete the US$26.2bn purchase of professional social network LinkedIn, after agreeing not to pursue practices that would discriminate against rival services. [ + ]
SimpliVity and Huawei partner on hyperconvergence technology
SimpliVity has made its OmniStack technology available on Huawei FusionServer. [ + ]
Google aims for 100% renewable energy by 2017
Google expects that by next year its global operations, including its vast network of data centres, will be running on 100% renewable energy such as wind and solar power. [ + ]
Base2Services to open office in the US
Australian DevOps as a service company base2Services has revealed plans to establish a US presence to help serve its growing North American customer base. [ + ]
NASA and Zuckerberg Media expand CeBIT line-up
More guest speakers have been added to the conference program for CeBIT Australia, which will be held in Sydney in May 2017. [ + ]
Fast broadband will improve Christmas cheer, finds nbn
A new research report released by nbn suggests that Australian internet usage will increase 30% over Christmas when compared to the same time last year. [ + ]
Australian start-ups supported by CSIRO fund
A $200 million CSIRO Innovation Fund will commercialise early-stage innovations from CSIRO, universities and other publicly -funded research bodies. [ + ]
Sydney and Melbourne awarded for green office program
The City of Sydney and City of Melbourne have been recognised at the C40 Cities Awards for their CitySwitch Green Office program. [ + ]
Affordable internet access supported by Microsoft grants
Microsoft will continue to provide grants to those organisations that work to improve affordable internet access to underserved markets. [ + ]
Investorist closes $3.3m funding round
Investorist, a Melbourne-based B2B property marketplace founded by Jon Ellis, has completed a $3.3m funding round to further its international expansion goals. [ + ]
Vertiv to replace Emerson Network Power
Emerson Network Power has commenced the process of rebranding itself as Vertiv, while also appointing a new CEO. [ + ]
