Microsoft announces two new cloud regions in Canberra
Microsoft is opening two new hyperscale cloud regions in Canberra, to be located within Canberra Data Centres (CDC).
Stories by George Nott
In pictures: Microsoft announces two Canberra cloud regions
Microsoft plans to deliver Microsoft Azure from two new regions through a strategic partnership with Canberra Data Centres (CDC). The company says it will be the only major cloud provider in Australia to deliver hyperscale cloud services to handle Unclassified and Protected government data.
LaunchVic pulls partnership with 500 Startups in wake of sexual harassment scandal
LaunchVic – the Victorian government’s $60 million startup fund – has announced it is ending its partnership with global accelerator 500 Startups
Facebook schools politicians on social network security
Facebook today gave federal politicians a lesson on how to stay secure on the social network.
Victoria Police eye data analytics to reduce criminal informant risk
Despite the extensive digital footprints left behind by even the most cautious criminals, sometimes social media records, IP addresses and metadata offer police scant clues about planned crimes.
Digital divide deepening according to inclusion index
The digital divide between rich and poor Australians is deepening, according to analysis of an index measuring individuals’ ability to access and use online resources, released this week.
Amazon says it will create hundreds of Australian jobs, thousands in time
Amazon’s long-awaited arrival in Australia will create “hundreds” of new jobs, the company said today.
Social virtual reality platform pioneer AltspaceVR closing down
AltspaceVR, a leading social virtual reality platform, and the first to gain a significant user base, has announced it is going out of business.
Encryption: UK Defence Sec says tech companies ‘have to do more’, gives no detail
The UK Secretary of State for Defence has struggled to explain what his government wants tech companies to do to support national security operations, but was adamant that “they have to do more”.
Seattle cyber attacker arrested after hits on Aussie businesses
A 37-year-old Seattle man has been arrested in connection with serious offences relating to distributed denial of service attacks that hit Australian businesses in 2015.
Microsoft quantum computing: Cautious to commercialise, bullish to build
In the wake of bold announcements from Google and IBM on their plans to make quantum computing commercially available, Microsoft has said it is “still trying to figure out” a business model for the technology.
AGL to bring smart home tech to Aussie market
AGL has invested US$10 million in US-based smart home company August Home.
Star casino launches gamer den
Sydney’s Star casino has opened a themed studio space aimed squarely at gamers.
UK govt opens inquiry into AI's societal impacts
The UK government has opened an inquiry into artificial intelligence that will assess the economic, ethical and social implications of advances in the field.
Dev Bootcamp demise ‘not the canary’ for Aussie coding course providers
As recently as last month, Dev Bootcamp was posting virtual tour videos of its trendy San Francisco facility, featuring interviews with students on its $16,000, 18-week intensive coding course.