Industry
The Australian Government has finally tabled legislation in Parliament with promises to reform the telecommunications market "to promote competition and to improve access to broadband services for all Australians, especially those in regional, rural and remote areas".
Regional activist group gives qualified approval to telecoms reforms
Written by Peter Dinham
The Telecommunications Reform legislation provides a guarantee for all premises to access broadband services, but concerns remain in regional Australia about the reliability of telephone services.
Fujitsu is working on some interesting digital and IoT projects in Australia.
Perth-headquartered security technology company Spectur has announced an IPO to raise $4.5 million ahead of its planned listing on the Australian Stock Exchange.
Industry association FinTech Australia has released its first member ecosystem map in a move which it says will help build domestic and international understanding of the Australia’s fintech strengths and diversity, particularly in wealth generation and lending.
Intel technology will be extensively used to enhance the fan and viewer experience at the Olympics after the company entered a long-term technology partnership through 2024 with the International Olympic Committee.
Australian wireless broadband equipment provider NetComm Wireless has secured an IoT Device Supply Agreement with Spain-based global telco Telefónica which it says extends its IoT reach to more than 2500 enterprises worldwide.
Online discounter Kogan has launched its move into the mobile broadband market in a deal offering an instant hotspot and broadband access on the Vodafone Hutchison 4G network.
The NBN Co, the company building Australia's national broadband network, is refusing to release individual speeds that consumers can attain, despite calls from other telecommunications firms to do so.
ProtonMail launches free ProtonVPN – 'Won’t abuse user trust'
Written by Ray Shaw
Free encrypted email service ProtonMail has launched an equally free encrypted ProtonVPN service designed specifically to combat online surveillance and censorship. It promises it won’t abuse user trust like Google, Facebook, et al.
