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The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched investigations to determine if Apple and Google have strategic market status (SMS) in their mobile ecosystems, including operating systems, app stores and mobile browsers.

GUEST OPINION:   Recent revelations about "Salt Typhoon," the worst telecom data breach in U.S. history, serve as a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities inherent in modern telecommunications infrastructure. This state-sponsored cyber-attack, attributed to Chinese actors, not only compromised sensitive call metadata but also exposed the fragility of critical infrastructure systems. For Australian business executives, the warning is clear: robust cybersecurity measures are no longer optional—they are essential.

New Zealand competition regulator Commerce Commission has announced new maximum revenue and quality standards for telco infrastructure wholesaler Chorus, designed to deliver quality and value for Kiwi consumers while promoting continued investment in essential national fibre infrastructure.

UK competition regulator the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has given the green light for the merger of mobile operators Vodafone UK and Three.

FinTech Australia is calling on the Federal Government to address the challenging capital raising environment for startups and renew its support for Austrade’s effort to promote our local sector abroad.

iTWireTV speaks with Rapid7 global head of government affairs and public policy Sabeen Malik. It's a fascinating talk as Sabeen takes us through Australia’s recently announced 2023-2030 National Cyber Security Strategy, what it means, where it excels, and where it could be strengthened.

The Federal Government’s announcement that it will move to strengthen Australia’s merger laws, bringing Australia into line with most other developed economies, will benefit Australian consumers and businesses of all sizes, as well as the wider economy, according to the head of the competition watchdog, the ACCC.

New Zealand’s competition regulator The Commerce Commission has received an application from Evergreen NZ Holdings seeking clearance or authorisation to acquire 100% of the shares in ACM New Zealand Limited from ACM Holdings (NZ) Limited.

The competition watchdog the ACCC has released its final report outlining the findings of an inquiry into whether nine wholesale telecommunications services should continue to be regulated.

Australians on broadband plans provided by non-NBN fixed-line networks should benefit from more stable pricing and greater competition between retailers, following the decision by the competition watchdog, the ACCC, to make a final wholesale access determination for the declared superfast broadband access service (SBAS).

GUEST OPINION:  Long-term log storage solution provides instant access and easy analysis for historical logs – at ¼ the cost of the competition – to help organisations meet regulatory compliance requirements

Australia’s competition watchdog the ACCC has welcomed the Australian Government’s in-principle agreement to new competition and consumer laws recommended by the ACCC to address harms caused by digital platforms, and the potential benefits to consumers and small businesses from the regulatory changes.

COMPANY NEWS:  Addressing the ecosystem’s growing pains which threaten to drive Australia's next generation of tech unicorns offshore, Cremorne Digital Hub's Scaleup Program powered by Boab aims to fuel the next level of digital investment and innovation growth locally.

Australia’s competition watchdog, the ACCC, is urging Australian households to shop around for their NBN broadband plans and check for any offers that represent better value for them, following NBN Co notifying retailers of changes to the wholesale prices that it will charge them from next month.

Calls among small business owners for greater data protection and education, due to perceived ethical challenges from AI

GUEST RESEARCH: New research from Xero, the global small business platform, has revealed that 80% of small business owners are concerned AI development and adoption is outpacing regulation, as generative AI tools permeate various industries and the workforce.

Regulatory expert Michael Cosgrave has been appointed as Independent Adviser (IA) on the revision of the Telecommunications Consumer Protections (TCP) Code.

The telecommunications industry regulator, 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.

UK regulator the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has softened its previous tough stance against global software giant Microsoft’s proposed acquisition of popular US video game publisher Activision.

Qantas Airways and Jetstar Airways have been granted authorisation by Australia’s competition watchdog, the ACCC, for the continued coordination of two Jetstar Asian-based joint ventures and, in certain circumstances between Jetstar Japan and Japan Airlines.

GUEST OPINION by Guy Danskine, Managing Director, Equinix Australia:  As we exit the first year of this ‘post COVID’ era, organisations of all sizes continue to embrace digital infrastructure to accelerate their growth and capitalise on new and emerging technologies which enable delivery of new services, increase competitive advantage, and facilitate employee productivity, regardless of their location.