| Today on iTWire | This Afternoon Westpac chooses Afterpay as first partner on digital banking platform By Sam Varghese The Westpac Group, one of Australia's big four banks, has announced Afterpay as its first partner on its new digital banking platform. Read more... Energy Security Board consulting on energy sector reform By Peter Dinham The oversight body for energy reform in Australia, the Energy Security Board, has released a consultation paper outlining ways to close energy sector data gaps… Read more... TPG Telecom completes Australia's first city-wide ten gigabit network By Alex Zaharov-Reutt Having a gig in today's COVID-19 economy is welcome, having 10 gigs is even better, and having 1000 buildings fully connected to Australia's first city-wide… Read more... Auto equipment maker KYB hit by Windows NetWalker ransomware By Sam Varghese Indiana-based KYB Corporation, the biggest supplier of OEM automotive equipment to companies around the globe, appears to have been hit by the Windows NetWalker ransomware,… Read more... Retail tech startup Tiliter raises $7.5 million for European, US expansion By Peter Dinham Australian AI tech startup Tiliter has completed a $7.5 million capital raising as part of its plans to accelerate expansion in Europe and the US. Read more... US charges six Russians with being behind numerous computer intrusions By Sam Varghese The US has charged six Russians, all officers in Unit 74455 of the Russian Main Intelligence Directorate or GRU, of participating in intrusion of computer… Read more... Optus, AWS ink strategic collaboration agreement By Peter Dinham Optus has signed a collaboration agreement with Amazon Web Services aimed at better supporting digital transformation by delivering new end-to-end cloud services and migration support… Read more... Real-time payments in Australia doubled in last 12 months: report By Sam Varghese The adoption and average of real-time payments in Australia, such as Osko and PayID, have more than doubled in the last 12 months, a report… Read more... QCN completes project to connect to all 22 NBN PoIs in state By Sam Varghese Optical fibre connectivity provider company QCN Fibre has finished connecting to all 22 points of interconnect on the NBN in Queensland. Read more... Global PC shipments in 3Q grew by 3.6%: Gartner By Sam Varghese Global PC shipments in the third quarter of 2020 increased by 3.6%, totalling 7.14 million units, according to preliminary results released by the technology research… Read more... Eyewear giant Luxottica hit by Windows Nefilim ransomware, data leaked By Sam Varghese The world's biggest eyewear company, Italian conglomerate Luxottica, has suffered a ransomware attack staged by criminals using the Windows Nefilim ransomware and data about its… Read more... Upcoming Webinars Living your Best Online Life: ASCCA's Online Conference, 9am-4.30pm on 10 November 2020 ASCCA is the Australian Seniors Computer Clubs Association, and since 1998 it continues to be Australia's peak body for empowering Australian Seniors through technology, and… Read more... Cloud Transformation Online A/NZ: a must-attend for senior cloud execs ONLINE EVENT INVITATION "Cloud Transformation Online" for senior cloud executives. Four lunchtime (AEDT) sessions from 10 to 13 November 2020 make it easy for you… Read more... OutSystems to co-host webinar with IDC, focusing on agility and the necessity of faster, omni-channel user experiences GUEST WEBINARS: Business conditions are challenging, and the strongest organisations are those who recognise the need to drive better business outcomes by producing better services… Read more... WEBINAR 15 OCTOBER: Digital Accessibility with Greg Barnett from AccessHQ - VIDEO INTERVIEW Given the current Covid-19 crisis and the greater shift to digital channels by customers, the need for digital accessibility is paramount. However, many business leaders… Read more... FREE ONLINE EVENT INVITE Chief Data and Analytics Officer Deep Dive Series: Data Innovation Online Caring for data as a business asset FREE ONLINE EVENT INVITE: Are you holding the moral compass for data processing, heading up the command centre… Read more... FREE ONLINE EVENT INVITE Chief Data and Analytics Officer Deep Dive Series: Data Innovation Online The successful delivery of business value from analytics FREE ONLINE EVENT INVITE: In these challenging times Corinium Global Intelligence is launching the Chief Data and Analytics Officer… Read more... REPLAY THIS RECENT WEBINAR: Peter Coroneos reflects on the ‘Unthinkable’ Turnbull Dialogue Talking with Malcolm Turnbull on Friday about the big dynamics shaping our region, Peter Coroneos was struck by a few things Malcolm Turnbull said. Read more... RECENT WEBINAR Rapid application development platform vendors OutSystems have announced the company’s major event for 2020, NextStep. GUEST EVENTS: Rapid application development platform vendors OutSystems have announced the company’s major event for 2020, NextStep. It will be held online, across September 15… Read more... RECENT WEBINAR ZEBRA PANEL DISCUSSION: Tuesday, 15 September, 2020 12:00PM. Empowering Distribution centres– Keeping the lights on through ongoing disruption While there is no one-size-fits-all approach to sustaining demand during times of disruption, one thing is absolutely certain: the need to drive more agility within… Read more... RECENT WEBINAR Rapid application development platform vendors OutSystems have announced the company’s major event for 2020, NextStep. GUEST EVENTS: Rapid application development platform vendors OutSystems have announced the company’s major event for 2020, NextStep. It will be held online, across September 15… Read more... Vendor News Workday Named a Leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant for Cloud Financial Planning & Analysis Solutions VENDOR NEWS: Positioned as a Leader for Fourth Year in a Row Based on Completeness of Vision and Ability to Execute Read more... $5M Cap Raise Puts MyFiziq On Sure Footing For Potential NASDAQ Listing COMPANY NEWS: There has been a strong investor focus this year on companies that provide stay-at-home type services such as Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) - its… Read more... Canopy Growth Founder Joins Creso Pharma As It Clocks $2M In Purchase Orders YTD VENDOR NEWS: Though it has had its issues over the past 12 months following the failed A$122M acquisition by TSX listed cannabis company PhamaCielo, Creso… Read more... Preply Unveils New Slate of Business Language Training Programs COMPANY NEWS: Preply has just unveiled a brand new slate of business language training programs to add to its already robust offering. The three programs,… Read more... WhiteHawk Ramps Up Cyber Revenues With US$1.5 Million Contract Extension COMPANY NEWS: WhiteHawk Limited (ASX: WHK) has been awarded a fiscal 2021 option extension of US$1.5 million (A$2.1M) under an existing 7-year contract. Read more... Majority of Industrial Enterprises Face Increase in Cyber Threats Since COVID-19 Pandemic Began New Survey Reveals IT and OT Security Professionals’ Shifting Concerns, Attitudes, and Experiences During Pandemic VENDOR NEWS: Claroty, the global leader in operational technology (OT)… Read more... |
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