Industry News
Government allows 'friends bubble' for school children
As the NSW Government continues to relax COVID restrictions, children whose parents are fully vaccinated can now form a friends bubble. [ + ]
Telstra Purple supporting Airspeeder flying car races
Telstra Purple will provide communications services and a 5G virtual spectator experience for the Airspeeder EXA series of flying car races. [ + ]
Partnership to accelerate AI uptake
Industrial IoT vendor Advantech has announced a partnerhip with ANSCENTER. [ + ]
Aussie consumers calling for better eCommerce experiences
A new survey from WP Engine has revealed that 72% of Aussie consumers believe businesses still have a long way to go to create seamless online experiences. [ + ]
Manufacturers leaving sensitive data at risk
The manufacturing sector is failing to limit employees' access to sensitive company data, with employees on average able to access one in five files. [ + ]
Subscription entertainment on the rise
Pandemic-wary Australians switched on entertainment subscriptions at a rapid pace in the first half of 2021, despite experiencing decreased lockdown restrictions. [ + ]
Trend Micro launches Cloud One data centre in Sydney
Trend Micro Incorporated has launched a Cloud One regional data centre in Sydney, to allow Australian customers and partners to keep data on-shore. [ + ]
Ransomware costing financial firms $3.61m per breach
Sophos' State of Ransomware in Financial Services report found that 35% of financial services organisations faced a ransomware attack in 2020. [ + ]
KnowBe4, OneLogin aim to set new Guinness World Record
This Cybersecurity Awareness Month, KnowBe4 and OneLogin will attempt to set an Official Guinness World Record for the most views of a cybersecurity lesson on YouTube. [ + ]
Colocation services market to triple by 2030
Frost & Sullivan expects the global colocation services market to grow at a 12.4% CAGR to reach over $225bn by 2030. [ + ]
Embedding consent education into the curriculum
A roundtable discussion is due to be held about how best to teach respectful relationships, sex and consent within schools. [ + ]
Orro acquires eSecure to boost cybersecurity skills
IT services company Orro has acquired managed security services provider eSecure to bolster its cybersecurity services offerings. [ + ]
School kids use app to protect wildlife
School students from Kangaroo Island are using an app to help protect bushfire-impacted birds. [ + ]
AustCyber announces return of Australian Cyber Week 2021
AustCyber's 2021 Australian Cyber Week is scheduled for 25–29 October and will generate awareness about the Australian cybersecurity industry. [ + ]
Microsoft partner Avanade appoints new Australia GM
Microsoft partner Avanade has appointed Laura Malcolm as its Australia General Manager, responsible for accelerating the growth of Avanade's Australian business. [ + ]