Tech teams battle data-sharing risks to protect privacy
24 July, 2019Three teams of data scientists joined the good fight against risks associated with sharing large datasets at last week's Data Sharing Direct Ideation competition in Sydney.
Huawei Australia appoints new CSO
24 July, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingHuawei Australia has revealed that current CTO David Soldani will take over the role of CSO from the retiring Malcolm Shore.
Telco complaints fall a further 12% in June quarter
23 July, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingTIO complaints as a proportion of services in operation fell to 6.6 per 10,000 services during the June quarter, according to the Communications Alliance.
auDA recruiting for its new board
22 July, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAustralia's .au domain administrator auDA is reconstituting its board as a result of a scathing government review into its operations.
Consumer Data Right legislation coming this week
22 July, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe government will this week introduce the legislation required to implement Australia's new Consumer Data Right regime, starting in the banking sector.
Consumers, businesses at odds over customer service tech
19 July, 2019Customers still prefer to access customer service via phone, email or in person rather than through chatbots, social media or apps, according to a new study.
V4 Telecom warned over complaints handling
18 July, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingACMA has issued Melbourne-based V4 Telecom a formal warning after some customers were unable to contact the company to complain after a service outage.
Vodafone to refund customers for unintended DCB charges
17 July, 2019Vodafone is set to contact and refund customers after admitting it made misleading representations about its DCB service.
NZ plans one-stop digital service for businesses
17 July, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe New Zealand Government expects to achieve NZ$300m in economic benefits through its planned Business Connect government service portal.
EFA calls for ban on face recognition tech
16 July, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingElectronic Frontiers Australia is urging Australians to oppose the use of facial recognition technology by government and law enforcement agencies.
Australia's digital future in focus at Digitalize 2019
16 July, 2019 | Supplied by: Siemens LtdDozens of experts will deliver robust discussions around real-world applications of digital tech and Industry 4.0 at Digitalize 2019 in Brisbane on 23 July.
Infratil, Brookfield cleared to buy Vodafone NZ
15 July, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingNew Zealand's Commerce Commission and Overseas Investment Office has approved the acquisition of Vodafone NZ by Infratil and Brookfield Asset Management.
Advantech, Pacific Automation partner for Industrial IoT
12 July, 2019 | Supplied by: Advantech Australia Pty LtdAdvantech has announced a partnership with electrical and electronic solutions provider Pacific Automation, aimed at Industrial IoT markets.
Aussie IT spending to reach $93.8bn this year: Gartner
11 July, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingTotal Australian technology spending is on track to grow 3.1% in 2019 to $93.8bn, rising to $107bn by 2022, Gartner forecasts.
Adelaide to host MIT's fourth Living Lab
10 July, 2019The Lab is intended to bring the public, private and research sectors together to analyse data and help SA achieve economic and sustainable population growth.