Encryption Act amendments tabled in Senate
05 December, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingLabor Senator Kristina Keneally has tabled long-awaited amendments to Australia's controversial encryption legislation in the Senate.
ACS releases data privacy paper
05 December, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-Embling | Supplied by: Australian Computer SocietyThe ACS has published a new technical white paper outlining the need to develop a safe data sharing regime for government that maintains citizens' privacy.
ACS calls on investors to join early-stage tech fund
05 December, 2019 | Supplied by: Australian Computer SocietyThe Australian Computer Society is calling on investors to join its new early-stage tech fund after pledging $5 million to the project.
Global smartphone shipments to grow in 2020: IDC reports
05 December, 2019Global smartphone shipments are expected to return to growth in 2020 after a three-year slump, according to IDC.
NSW mobile phone laws catch up with technology
04 December, 2019Drivers in NSW can now legally use their mobile phone as a digital wallet or to access their digital licence while behind the wheel, under strict conditions...
Women in ICT & Digital Leadership Summit
04 December, 2019 | Supplied by: Liquid Learning Group Pty LtdLearn from some of Australia's top women ICT and digital leaders at this special summit, with a 10% discount for ITPA members.
Optus to pay $6.4 million over misleading claims
02 December, 2019Optus has been ordered by the Federal Court to pay $6.4 million in penalties for making misleading claims about home internet disconnections, after action by the ACCC.
IT salaries to grow, with AI demand strong
02 December, 2019Salary growth will be largely driven by skill shortages, especially in areas such as data and software development, cybersecurity and AI.
New subsea cable starts its journey in Sydney
02 December, 2019 by Jonathan Nally | Supplied by: AARNet Pty LtdThe Japan-Guam-Australia South subsea cable has been landed at Narrabeen Beach, marking the completion of the Sydney shore end work.
Survey: APAC digital transformation progress threatened by lack of business alignment
25 November, 2019 | Supplied by: Appian Software Australia Pty LimitedTwo-thirds of organisations are piloting, scaling or deploying transformation programs, but disconnects in IT culture and delivery speed stand in the way.
Pawsey opens tender for new supercomputing system
21 November, 2019The Pawsey Supercomputing Centre is calling for tenders for a new supercomputing system to replace its existing machine, as part of a $70m capital refresh.
Only 11% of brands can create a unified customer profile
20 November, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingA survey of marketing professionals indicates that brands are still struggling to effectively use customer data platforms to create a unified customer profile.
Roadmap points Australia to AI specialisation
20 November, 2019Australia's AI specialisation opportunities lie in health, infrastructure and natural resources, according to CSIRO's Data61 AI roadmap.
ATO named Australian PEPPOL authority
15 November, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe ATO has been established as the Australian authority for the PEPPOL domestic and international e-invoicing framework.
ACMA set to block illegal offshore gambling websites
12 November, 2019Illegal offshore gambling websites could soon be blocked by Australian ISPs under new instructions from the ACMA.
