Industry News
Air quality insurance program for NSW schools
The NSW Government is providing $100 million to ensure that safe ventilation systems are in place for students returning to classroom learning. [ + ]
Equinix, PGIM Real Estate to develop xScale data centres in Aus
Equinix has announced plans to build two new data centres in Australia, as part of a US$575 million joint venture with PGIM Real Estate. [ + ]
Samsung, Qualcomm, Verizon set 5G upload speed record
US telco Verizon has collaborated with Samsung and Qualcomm to set a new 5G upload speed record of 711 Mbps using the mmWave spectrum. [ + ]
NBN Co prepares for disaster season
NBN Co is deploying $6m of portable telecom infrastructure across Australia in advance of this year's disaster season. [ + ]
How COVID-19 changed school psychology practices
A new study has highlighted the need to develop appropriate access to psychology services for students, with COVID-19 causing many changes to school operations. [ + ]
Study: Twice as many Australians now gambling online
A study of the gambling habits of Australians has revealed that although gambling participation rates have fallen, the number of people gambling online has doubled since 2010. [ + ]
Cloud security vendor Lacework expands into ANZ region
Lacework has expanded into the Australian and New Zealand market, having hired 23 people locally and appointed AT&T regional lead Graham Pearson as VP and GM of A/NZ. [ + ]
Shopify launches global ERP program for retailers
Shopify has introduced integration with multiple major ERP platforms into its Shopify app for retailers and e-commerce providers. [ + ]
The dangers of too much screen time
A link between screen time and a higher risk and severity of myopia (short-sightedness) in students has been revealed by a new study. [ + ]
Adobe rolling out Acrobat extensions for Chrome, Edge
Adobe is conducting a phased rollout of Acrobat browser extensions for Chrome and Edge that support functions including digital signing of documents. [ + ]
CA publishes Existing Customer Authentication code
Telecommunications industry body the Communications Alliance has published a new code aimed at better protecting consumers against scams and fraud. [ + ]
Seven Network launches converged media trading platform
Seven Network has announced the launch of CODE 7+, the company's next generation digital and broadcast converged media trading platform. [ + ]
Adatree launches COVID hotspot alert system
Fintech startup Adatree has launched a free service that uses payment activity data to alert users when they have visited a COVID exposure site. [ + ]
Finalists revealed for Australian Technologies Competition
Eighteen emerging technology companies have been selected as finalists for the Australian Technologies Competition, with winners to be announced on 26 October 2021. [ + ]
Wing tests drone deliveries from Qld shopping centre
Drone delivery company Wing has partnered with Vicinity Centres to pilot an on-demand drone delivery service from the rooftop of the Grand Plaza in Queensland. [ + ]