Industry News
Schoolchildren connected with scientists at Dubai expo
The World Expo in Dubai will this year focus on the theme of ‘Connecting Minds, Creating the Future’. [ + ]
RMIT Online aims to train hybrid designers
RMIT Online has teamed up with Canva and other partners to develop the material for a series of courses aimed at meeting employer demand for hybrid designers. [ + ]
Infosys and Tennis Australia collaborate
Infosys has announced a collaboration with Tennis Australia (TA) to drive new digital learning and accessibility initiatives. [ + ]
Positively transitioning back to school after COVID
Tips for students transitioning back to school have been provided by Triple P Positive Parenting experts. [ + ]
Urgent call to reform Privacy Act: CHOICE
A new survey from CHOICE has found Australians must typically consent to an average of 116 privacy policies at any one time, amounting to a hefty 467,000 words. [ + ]
Australia Post Education Hub connects kids
A new education hub launched by Australia Post is encouraging teachers to get their students involved in its Pen Pal Club. [ + ]
Darktrace secures extended airline contract
Darktrace has announced that a major airline will continue to use the company's cybersecurty AI technologies to safeguard against escalating cyber threats. [ + ]
Telstra delivers private 5G to AgriFood Connect in world first
Telstra and Ericsson have completed the world's first live deployment of Ericsson Private 5G network technology in regional Australia. [ + ]
Merged McAfee Enterprise and FireEye rebrand as Trellix
The combined company has taken the name Trellix to reflect its focus on providing a foundation for 'living security'. [ + ]
IT students help train custodial staff using VR
A student virtual reality project will be implemented by Youth Justice NSW, helping to train and upskill custodial staff. [ + ]
Gen Z uninformed about digital careers: study
Nearly half of Generation Z are not well informed about digital career pathways, according to new research. [ + ]
Engenco adopts SugarCRM's AI-driven platform
Engineering services company Engenco has adopted SugarCRM as its first CRM platform. [ + ]
ACCC appeals $1m penalty against Employsure
The ACCC is appealing the $1m penalty ordered by the Federal Court against Employsure over misleading Google ads, on the grounds the penalty is too low. [ + ]
Equinix expands Network Edge to Melbourne
Equinix has launched its Network Edge virtual network function services ecosystem to Melbourne, following its launch in Sydney in late 2019. [ + ]
Contact centres using AI in harmony with humans
Far from fears of automation making jobs obsolete, contact centre organisations are using AI to empower their human agents and create new job opportunities. [ + ]