Industry News
Toshiba forms new Australian unit
Toshiba has announced the establishment of Toshiba Client Solutions ANZ, a subsidiary focused on mobile computing technologies for public and private sector organisations in Australia and New Zealand. [ + ]
40% of Australian organisations adopt hybrid cloud
Nearly half (49%) of Australian organisations are expected to have started along a hybrid cloud journey within the next 12–18 months, Microsoft research indicates. [ + ]
Most business leaders unprepared for emerging technologies
A recent Squiz survey has revealed that the majority of business leaders are not prepared for artificial intelligence (AI) or virtual reality (VR) technology. [ + ]
BSA penalises unlicensed software users
Three cases of the unlicensed use of software programs have been settled by BSA, The Software Alliance, with damages totalling $58,000. [ + ]
Australia's banks don't fear FinTech threat
Australian financial institutions such as the major banks are not fazed by the emerging FinTech industry and are likely to swallow up any FinTech challengers through acquisitions, research suggests. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
Server upgrades imminent for half of IT leaders
A Crucial survey suggests that nearly half of IT professionals plan to upgrade their server memory over the next 12 months. [ + ]
ACMA consults on telemarketing standard
ACMA has commenced a consultation on the draft new version of the telemarketing and research calls industry standard. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
