Industry News
ATO to soon approach market for major new IT contracts
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has announced its intention to approach the market for a significant range of IT managed services. [ + ]
OAIC launches Privacy Awareness Week campaign
The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner is urging Australians to take control and make privacy a priority during Privacy Awareness Week. [ + ]
Taskforce releases framework to combat ransomware
The new RTF framework highlights five priority recommendations, including the development of a strategy for coordinating international diplomatic and law enforcement efforts to tackle the growing scourge. [ + ]
Business Council releases digital economy recommendations
Targeted digital reforms could help Australia save $210 billion over the next 20 years. [ + ]
EU taking the lead on e‑security; Australia lagging behind
A study by Surfshark has revealed that the EU is at the forefront of global e-security, while Australia is falling short on personal data protection. [ + ]
Vodafone NZ found guilty of misleading customers
New Zealand's Commerce Commission has won a court case against Vodafone NZ related to the marketing of its FibreX-branded HFC broadband service [ + ]
SAP Critical Data Cloud set for 2H 2021 Aus/NZ launch
SAP SE is set to launch SAP Critical Data Cloud, a fully managed service capable of powering the critical operations of government and regulated industries. [ + ]
City of Melbourne enlists residents in smart city build
The City of Melbourne will utilise resident input as part of a project with Monash University to improve the way smart cities are built. [ + ]
5G IA appoints new governing board, broadens membership
The 5G Infrastructure Association has elected a new governing board, comprising 16 organisations, ahead of its Smart Networks and Services European partnership. [ + ]
Cynterra wins DTA contract
Cynterra has secured a contract to provide the Digital Transformation Agency (DTA) with a new generation Secure Internet Gateway (SIG). [ + ]
NZ Govt accelerates shift to SaaS with TechnologyOne
The New Zealand Government has signed a deal with TechnologyOne that could see up to 23 government agencies shift to software-as-a-service (SaaS) environments. [ + ]
Report: companies sacrifice mobile security for productivity
A report by Verizon has found that 45% of companies surveyed sacrificed mobile device security to meet productivity targets. [ + ]
New program to enhance digital literacy among CALD Victorians
A new Digital Literacy pre-course is helping CALD Victorians improve their language and digital skills ahead of further study and employment. [ + ]
Qld to construct smart underground waste disposal system
The Sunshine Coast Council is installing a high-tech underground automated waste collection system to transport waste out of the Maroochydore City Centre. [ + ]
AIIA urges federal govt to allocate millions to AI
The AIIA has called on the government to allocate $250 million to artificial intelligence, to ensure Australia becomes a global leader in AI research. [ + ]
