Industry News
Box, Google aim to transform work in the cloud
Enterprise content platform Box has entered a cloud collaboration alliance with Google, involving integrating the platform with Google Docs and Google Springboard. [ + ]
Dell completes acquisition of EMC
The merger of Dell and EMC to form Dell Technologies has produced what the new company claims is the world's largest privately controlled technology firm. [ + ]
IoT and smart city alliance Hypercat opens Aussie chapter
The federal government will work with Hypercat Australia, the local chapter of the UK-based industry alliance Hypercat, to help establish a global standard for the IoT and smart cities. [ + ]
HPE to sell software division to Micro Focus for $11.5bn
HPE has announced plans to spin off and merge its non-core software assets with Micro Focus, creating one of the industry's largest pure-play enterprise software providers. [ + ]
Telsyte research reveals smart device trends
The sale of smartwatches has grown by 89% while the smartphone market has flattened, according to a study undertaken by Telsyte. [ + ]
IoT test network launches in Sydney
The new KPMG-IoTAA Barangaroo Community gateway will allow any nearby IoT developers to connect devices for free for testing and development purposes. [ + ]
Accenture names new business lead for Australia and NZ
Accenture has appointed Robert Easton to lead the company's business in Australia and New Zealand. [ + ]
NEXTDC to open second Sydney data centre
NEXTDC has launched a $150m capital raising to fund the development of a second Sydney data centre, with roughly double the potential capacity of its existing Sydney facility. [ + ]
CSIRO launches SME grant program
A CSIRO early-career researcher grant program for small and medium businesses (SMEs) has just commenced. [ + ]
TorrentLocker spoofing AusPost, AFP to fool victims
Recently studied TorrentLocker attack campaigns have used spoof web pages from major organisations, including Australia Post and the AFP, to lure victims into downloading the ransomare. [ + ]
Dimension Data and Deakin join cyber fight
Dimension Data and Deakin University will open a cybersecurity incubator at the university's Waurn Ponds campus in order to accelerate the development of unique cybersecurity solutions and intellectual property. [ + ]
Cloudscene directory launched to public
A new directory listing thousands of data centres and cloud service providers has been launched by Australian tech entrepreneur, Bevan Slattery. [ + ]
DDLS wins EC-Council award for security training services
Dimension Data Learning Services (DDLS) has won an EC-Council Circle of Excellence Award for its accredited Australian training centres. [ + ]
2016 ANZIA winners announced
The Australia and New Zealand Internet Awards (ANZIAs) have celebrated the achievements of individuals and organisations that have set new benchmarks for the internet industry. [ + ]
Guideline proposed for broadband speed claims
The creation of an industry guideline on making representations to consumers about the performance of broadband services has been proposed by Communications Alliance and the Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association (AMTA). [ + ]