Thoughtworks to develop Australia's electronic birth certificateThe NSW government has charged Thoughtworks with the responsibility to deliver a digital birth certificate that can operate across multiple platforms.May 12, 2022 by Aimee Chanthadavong in Innovation
Telstra to make wholesale 5G available to MVNOs in JulyUsers on Telstra's smallest plan without 5G connectivity would do well to look at alternatives in coming months.May 10, 2022 by Chris Duckett in 5G
ASX blockchain-based CHESS replacement April 2023 go-live date 'no longer viable'A new go-live date has yet to be set.May 10, 2022 by Aimee Chanthadavong in Banking
Apple and Google hit back at ACCC's proposal for major antitrust reformsTech giants have given their two cents on what they think about the Australian consumer watchdog's plans to make legislative changes targeted at big tech issues.May 8, 2022 by Aimee Chanthadavong in Services & Software
TPG Telecom sells passive tower assets for AU$950 millionOnce transaction expenses are taken out, TPG expects to bank AU$890 million and use it to repay debt.May 8, 2022 by Chris Duckett in Mobile Carriers
Federal Court finds RI Advice failed to manage cybersecurity risks in landmark decisionThe company has been ordered by the court to pay AU$750,000 toward ASIC's costs.May 4, 2022 by Julian Bingley in Legal
Transport for NSW struck by cyber attackAn unauthorised third-party accessed a 'small number' of user accounts in its online Authorised Inspection Scheme application.May 3, 2022 by Aimee Chanthadavong in Security
Victoria to digitise more services, lift gig economy conditions and attract new businessThe Victorian government will allocate nearly AU$100 million of its latest Budget to Services Victoria, so it can move more government services online.May 2, 2022 by Aimee Chanthadavong in Innovation
Mike Cannon-Brookes' Grok Ventures buys 11% stake in AGL to block demerger plansThe tech billionaire is giving it a third crack at shifting AGL Energy into the renewable energy market.May 2, 2022 by Aimee Chanthadavong in Innovation
NSW government to factor in inclusivity as Service NSW ponders metaverse twinMinister for Customer Service Victor Dominello said considering how to make government services inclusive is 'absolutely non-negotiable'.May 1, 2022 by Aimee Chanthadavong in Innovation
Robo-debt Royal Commission, eSafety capabilities and anti-trolling laws on the Australian election agendaThe Opposition has come out vowing that it will establish a Royal Commission into robo-debt by the end of the year, while the government is offering boosted eSafety capabilities and legislating the lapsed anti-trolling Bill.May 1, 2022 by Aimee Chanthadavong in Security
ACCC flags concern over how online retail marketplaces use algorithms and dataThe watchdog wants to see more consumer protection and dispute mechanisms introduced.April 27, 2022 by Aimee Chanthadavong in E-Commerce