Industry News
91% of IT leaders rethinking their investment plans
A survey of IT decision-makers across nine markets found 91% are rethinking their planned IT investments in response to advances in areas such as AI and IoT. [ + ]
Belong accelerates automation using Appian
Mobile and internet provider Belong has selected the Appian low-code platform to automate key functions. [ + ]
Cognizant to boost Australia-based workforce
IT services company Cognizant plans to open a global delivery centre in Adelaide, and has committed to hiring 1600 new Australian staff by 2026. [ + ]
Tech partnership for education in Africa
A partnership has been formed between Epson and World Mobile (WM) to support education in Africa. [ + ]
Diversity and inclusivity: more than ticking a box
Diversity for the sake of diversity simply doesn't work. Diversity is a by-product for businesses who put great effort into maximising business success. [ + ]
'Exhausted' Aussie workers prioritise flexibility above pay
Research has found that nearly half of Aussie employees are feeling stressed or exhausted, with 4.7 million willing to switch jobs for less pay but a better employee experience. [ + ]
Genetec launches airport badging solution
Genetec has launched a new tool designed to help airports of all sizes comply with regulations for the credentialing of employees and contractors. [ + ]
CASA verifies five new drone safety apps
CASA has approved and published five new drone safety apps based on its innovative Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems Digital Platform. [ + ]
Australian smartphone market grows 4% in 1H21
Telsyte estimates that 4m smartphones were sold in 1H21 during another strong sales period for Apple iPhones. [ + ]
Updated K-2 syllabuses now digitally available
The NSW Government has digitally released new English and Maths syllabuses for younger students. [ + ]
School STEM awards recognise high achievers
Four public schools have taken out top honours in the WA 2021 Governor’s School STEM Awards. [ + ]
Business leaders agree tech is key to net zero
Two in three Australian business leaders believe that technology will play a key role in achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050. [ + ]
Using artificial intelligence for bushfire detection, management
A UniSA researcher believes that using artificial intelligence and satellites could help detect and prevent bushfires before they become problematic. [ + ]
FBI attack shows all are vulnerable to phishing
Last week's attack compromising the FBI's email system shows that all businesses are vulnerable to phishing and cyber attacks, says StickmanCyber. [ + ]
Fraud management startup Riskified opens Melbourne office
Israeli fraud management startup Riskified has expanded into Australia with the opening of a Melbourne office. [ + ]