Industry News
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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). [ + ]
Deloitte calls for tech start-up incentives
Australia's innovation future is under threat, due to the many high-growth start-ups, or 'gazelles', being lured overseas. [ + ]
Broadband monitoring could boost NBN take-up: IA
Internet Australia has endorsed the ACCC's proposed Broadband Performance and Monitoring Scheme, noting that such a scheme could help improve the NBN's current low take-up rates. [ + ]
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. [ + ]