Industry News
Bots now account for majority of internet traffic
Automated bots now account for nearly two-thirds of internet traffic, and are used for a variety of both legitimate and malicious purposes, research shows. [ + ]
Priority COVID vaccines for teachers
Education staff have now been given priority access to vaccines at Qudos Bank Arena in Homebush. [ + ]
T2 enhances customer experience with order management platform
T2 Tea, in partnership with Amblique and Fluent Commerce, will launch a new distributed order management system to enhance instore and online customer experiences. [ + ]
Accenture, UniSA to launch digital business academy
Accenture and the University of South Australia plan to jointly launch the Innovation Academy in Digital Business in 2022. [ + ]
National literacy strategy needed in Australia
One in five Australian children are behind in their language skills before they even start school, research shows. [ + ]
Digital Realty achieves 4.5-star NABERS Energy rating
Data centre provider Digital Realty has achieved a 4.5-star NABERS Energy rating for its Sydney Erskine Park data centre infrastructure. [ + ]
Fires prompt reminder to ditch faulty chargers
Recent fires sparked by charging devices have prompted Energy Safe Victoria (ESV) to urge consumers to replace faulty items. [ + ]
Uninterrupted learning with nbn Enterprise Ethernet
To ensure that student learning remains uninterrupted, Vertel has installed nbn Enterprise Ethernet services for the Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong. [ + ]
JESI launches COVID-safe commute plan for miners
JESI has joined forces with Microsoft Australia and METS to launch a COVID-safe commute plan for the resources sector. [ + ]
Using card-linking tech could encourage customer loyalty
Australian businesses are urged to improve customer experience and encourage customer loyalty through card-linked loyalty programs. [ + ]
Smartwatch keeps kids connected
Virgin Mobile has announced the addition of Spacetalk Adventurer to its portfolio, with the smartwatch designed for children aged 5–12. [ + ]
Free digital skills training offered to Afghan refugees
A new plan to provide digital skills training to Afghan refugees is designed to help those who helped Australia. [ + ]
Global technology sector deals totalled $356.3 billion in Q2 2021
Discovery's $43 billion acquisition deal with Warner Media was the technology sector's biggest deal of the quarter, as deals worth $356.3 billion were announced globally. [ + ]
Swyftx launches crypto trading platform in NZ
Cryptocurrency exchange Swyftx has launched a New Zealand version of its trading platform, giving local investors access to a wider range of digital coins. [ + ]
Australia needs a single vaccine passport system
TrustGrid's David Palmer has urged the federal government to implement a single, secure vaccine certification system that can be trusted by all Australians. [ + ]