Industry News
APAC IT, services spending exceeds $3.4bn
Asia Pacific's spending on IT and business services surpassed US$3bn for the first time in a quarter, with record spending on cloud-based and traditional managed services. [ + ]
Australian students blitz maths Olympiad
Six Australian high school students have achieved medals in the 2021 International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO). [ + ]
Uber interfered with privacy of 1.2 million Australians
The Office of Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) has determined that Uber interfered with the privacy of around 1.2 million Australians. [ + ]
Phishing attacks: staff shortages leading to longer remediation times
More than half of IT professionals say under-resourcing is leading to longer phishing incident remediation times. [ + ]
Microsoft announces 2021 Minecraft challenge
The 2021 Minecraft Education Challenge, Heal Country: Side by Side has been announced by Microsoft. [ + ]
COVID-19 prompts changes to HSC timetable
A number of alterations to the 2021 HSC timetable have been announced by the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) COVID-19 Response Committee. [ + ]
MosaicLoader malware targets software pirates
Bitdefender has uncovered a new malware campaign that uses a variety of methods to confuse security researchers and prevent reverse engineering. [ + ]
Cyber attacks of the future: weaponising OT environments to kill
Gartner predicts that by 2025 cyber attackers will have weaponised operational technology (OT) environments to harm or kill humans. [ + ]
Optimizely introduces smart tech stack solution
Optimizely has launched the Optimizely Technology Partner Network, a program that helps customers unlock their digital potential with a smarter tech stack. [ + ]
TCO calls for regulations to support right to repair
TCO Development has urged the Productivity Commission to back up the proposed right to repair by ensuring manufacturers address common barriers to repair. [ + ]
NEXTDC extends Google Cloud to Vic
NEXTDC's M2 Melbourne data centre will now provide low-latency, secure access directly to Google Cloud from anywhere in Australia. [ + ]
Prioritise STEM over fossil fuels, parents say
According to Australian parents, STEM skills are needed to support the jobs of the future in the clean energy industry. [ + ]
Mental health hub for HSC students in lockdown
Access to 24-hour support has been made available for HSC students and their families. [ + ]
Exchange hacks: Aus accuses China of malicious cyber attacks
Australia has joined international partners in expressing "serious concerns about malicious cyber activities by China's Ministry of State Security". [ + ]
Unveiling of new primary school designs
The City of Sydney and NSW Department of Education have revealed designs for a state-of-the-art new primary school located in Green Square. [ + ]