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Facebook delays naming oversight board members until 2020
US regulator weighs action against Facebook over how its apps interact
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NSW govt told to urgently improve cyber security resilience
Researchers criticise AI software that predicts emotions
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CEFC sinks $35m into smart meters
To improve customer control.
Jul 4 2018 12:00AM
Origin to sell smart metering business
Will continue to deploy Acumen meters.
May 24 2018 10:46AM
Sunshine Coast to get digital water meters
Residents to track daily usage, get e-alerts of leaks.
Jul 15 2016 6:38AM
Smart meters still costing Victorians but failing to provide benefits
Department calls auditor 'systematically pessimistic' on $2.2bn program.
Sep 16 2015 10:31AM
AusNet adds $175m to cost of Vic smart meter rollout
On top of $37.5m govt fee, $15m asset impairment.
Nov 13 2014 7:01AM
Govt trial finds smart grids could save $28bn in electricity costs
But some technical issues will need to be addressed.
Jul 29 2014 10:47AM
SP AusNet Vic smart meter rollout delayed indefinitely
AMI systems struggling under load.
May 15 2014 4:51PM
Half of users abandon smart meter trial
Audit questions price tag for under-subscribed retail program.
Jan 30 2014 6:14AM
WA struggles to justify smart water meters
Water is just too cheap.
Nov 14 2013 12:01PM
McAfee to sign MOU to protect smart meter data
Draws guidelines on data protection.
May 16 2013 10:58AM
Benchmark Awards: Internode, Jemena or Yarra Valley Water?
Judges notes: Who will be Utilities CIO of the Year?
Jan 25 2013 7:46AM
EU lawmakers seek to limit use of data by Internet firms
Firms fear chilling effects on growth.
Jan 10 2013 7:05AM
Ausgrid zeroes in on network faults
Smart grid provides faster response to outages.
Jul 7 2011 2:29PM
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Vic smart grid success hinges on incentives
Treasury warns electricity retailers to pass on savings.
Jun 3 2011 2:44PM
ACMA mulls spare spectrum for smart grids
Cognitive radio also an option.
May 26 2011 6:30AM
NBN Co buys Austar wireless spectrum for $120m
Second time lucky for asset sale?
Feb 17 2011 12:14PM
How utilities will profit from your data
Information about what you do at home is the next gold seam for cash-strapped utilities.
Nov 17 2010 11:09AM
CE and whitegoods vendors at war over smart grid standards
Australia in the crossfire as standards bodies step in to secure smart grid.
Mar 25 2010 6:31AM
Energy Australia explores network tie-up with NBN Co
Two of Australia's biggest network providers collaborate on the last mile to the home.
Mar 24 2010 3:00PM
ACMA tells power companies to use spectrum or lose it
Smart grid industry must get its wireless response on the rails.
Mar 24 2010 1:19PM
