Industry News
CSC to form global ServiceNow practice
CSC will merge three of its recently acquired operating customers, including Australia's UXC Keystone, to create a global ServiceNow practice with more than 1200 customers. [ + ]
'Big video' trend to shake up telco network design
With mobile video expected to account for three-quarters of 4G traffic by 2020, telecom operators are under pressure to transform their networks and business models to accommodate the emerging 'big video' trend. [ + ]
ISACA conference tackles cybersecurity and digital disruption
ISACA's upcoming Oceania Computer, Audit, Control and Security (CACS) Conference will explore ways in which organisations can manage risk, increase cyber resilience, navigate digital disruption and capitalise on consumer trust. [ + ]
Copper dooming us to second rate, says IA
While acknowledging that progress has been made, Internet Australia said nbn's reliance on copper is dooming Australia to being left behind in the global digital economy. [ + ]
Deakin University implements AppSense solution
Deakin University will deploy AppSense Environment Manager to improve its network logon experience, as well as significantly reduce profile corruption and reliance on group policy. [ + ]
Mobile black spots covered in NT and WA
Optus is using small cells to provide satellite-based mobile coverage in remote areas of NT, while the WA government has funded a new mobile tower to address a mobile blackspot along the Great Eastern Highway. [ + ]
Australian super-shoppers second biggest spenders worldwide
According to research by Worldpay, a group of Australian shoppers account for 92% of all spending on physical goods purchased online, despite the fact that they represent only 13% of the population. [ + ]
Domino's drone delivers for Kiwis
Domino's Pizza and Flirtey launched a drone delivery service via a demonstration delivery flight in Auckland yesterday. [ + ]
ISACA releases GEIT implementation guide
A guide for the implementation of governance of enterprise IT (GEIT) has been released by global IT association ISACA. [ + ]
Mimecast expanding investment in Australia
Data and email security company Mimecast is investing in improving Australian cyber resilience after experiencing strong growth in the market. [ + ]
No More Ransom disrupts WildFire ransomware
The collaboration between Kaspersky Lab, Intel Security and Dutch and European police to combat ransomware has scored a victory against the WildFire strain. [ + ]
CompTIA and ELEVACAO help students pitch ideas
CompTIA will partner with ELEVACAO Foundation to help students get 'pitch ready' for the nationwide Young ICT Explorers competition judging. [ + ]
Clevertar, ResApp Health win Talent Unleashed awards
Australia's ResApp Health and Clevertar, along with New Zealand's oDocs, have all secured awards from Steve Wozniak as part of Talent Unleashed 2016. [ + ]
Equinix opens new Sydney data centre
Equinix has opened its latest International Business Exchange (IBX) data centre in Sydney, known as SY4. Centrally located, phase one of the new US$97m facility provides a total capacity of 1500 cabinets. [ + ]
Lenovo to pre-load Microsoft apps on Android devices
Lenovo has agreed to pre-load Microsoft productivity apps on select Android-based devices as part of an expanded collaboration between the companies. [ + ]