The Australian Government has come under fire from conservative think tank the Institute of Public Affairs over its response to the digital platforms inquiry, with the organisation condemning the Government for a “disgraceful attack” on free speech.

Meanwhile, the ACCC has welcomed the Federal Government’s commitment to the adoption of key recommendations from its Digital Platforms Inquiry, saying they address its main competition and consumer priorities, including concerns about privacy and the use of data.

The NSW Cyber Security Innovation Node (NSWCSIN) has launched a “unique” cybersecurity talent development initiative - the Cyber Security Talent Accelerator.

Brisbane-based bid management solutions provider Bidhive says it has tapped into the increasing global competition for tenders, securing several contracts with some of the largest public goods and services companies in the world.

The Federal Government will provide $26.9 million for the Australian competition watchdog to keep an eye on competition issues arising with digital platforms, with the ACCC to set up a special unit for this purpose.

Networking giant Cisco has unveiled a single processor architecture to be used both for network routing and switching equipment, claiming that it would be able to handle data better than existing chips.

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