Australian toy retailer achieves remarkable success Leading toy and hobby specialist retailer, Mr Toys Toyworld, based in Queensland, has successfully overcome network challenges, and achieved remarkable success through a partnership with Iperium and ActivePort. By addressing network outages and ensuring 100 per cent network uptime, the retailer has eliminated customer…
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Telstra connects with Profectus Group’s audit expertise
Profectus will conduct audits of invoices from one of Telstra’s suppliers Profectus Group, a technology-driven services provider specializing in compliance and recovery solutions, has entered into an agreement with Telstra, Australia’s largest telecommunications provider. The collaboration aims to help Telstra identify instances of overcharging by its suppliers. Telstra offers a…
Read MoreTelcos breached for allowing SMS scams
ACMA investigations found 3 telco provides that were guilty The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has taken action against a number of telcos after compliance failures were used by scammers to send SMS road toll, Medicare and Australia Post impersonation scams to consumers. ACMA investigations found Sinch Australia Pty Ltd…
Read More2023-2030 Australian cyber security strategy
There is a danger in introducing additional regulation Executive Summary The AICD strongly supports Government and industry working together to ensure that Australia is a world leader in cyber security with citizens having confidence that our economy operates within a secure and trusted digital environment. A Government- industry partnership should…
Read MoreConsole Connect and Macquarie Data Centres collaborate
The new data centre location is Console Connect’s fourth Point of Presence in Sydney We are excited to announce that the Console Connect Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) platform is now available at the Macquarie Data Centres campus in Macquarie Park, Sydney. The new data centre location is Console Connect’s fourth Point of Presence (PoP)…
Read MoreNew tech to drive energy efficiency in Australia
Achieving net zero emissions by 2050 is one of Australia’s greatest challenges Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, and property data analytics company CoreLogic Australia are trialling a new artificial intelligence (AI) system to estimate energy efficiency for homes across Australia. Understanding the energy efficiency of homes can help the industry…
Read MoreAussies expecting a four-day work week
This follows news from the Australian Services Union There is growing optimism among Australian professionals about the reality of a four-day working week. According to a poll of almost 42,000 professionals by recruitment and workforce solutions specialists Hays, 40 per cent of respondents believe the four-day work week could become a reality within the…
Read MoreNew tech to drive energy efficiency
Csiro is testing a new system for energy efficiency in Australian homes Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, and property data analytics company CoreLogic Australia are trialling a new artificial intelligence (AI) system to estimate energy efficiency for homes across Australia. Understanding the energy efficiency of homes can help the industry…
Read MoreEnhanced security vetting and clearance capabilities
ASIO assesses that espionage and foreign interference is Australia’s principal security concern Today the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) Amendment Bill 2023 was introduced into Parliament. The introduction of the Bill is a significant step towards reforming and uplifting Australia’s security clearance vetting capability in relation to the highest level…
Read MoreBank impersonation scams plaguing Australians
Scamwatch received 14,603 reports about bank impersonation scams in 2022 Consumers are being warned to be wary of phone calls and texts that appear to be from their bank, following alarming reports of Australians losing their life savings to a highly sophisticated impersonation scam. Reports to the ACCC’s Scamwatch indicate…
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