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Using action video games to improve reading skills
A new study from Université de Genève has found that playing action video games could actually help to enhance reading skills for children. [ + ]
Why major IT changes can wait
Attempting major IT changes late in the day — or week — can be a recipe for disaster. [ + ]
Issues with zero-trust implementations
More than half of organisations face gaps in their zero-trust implementations, according to a new Fortinet survey. [ + ]
Using Python for data engineering
Python is having its moment, recently claiming the top spot in both the PYPL and TIOBE indexes... so what can it offer data engineers? [ + ]
How much do faster videos impact student learning?
Students can still retain information relatively well when watching lecture videos at twice their actual speed, a new study shows. [ + ]
Integrating Squid Game into economics education
Complex economic theories could soon be taught around the world using the Netflix series Squid Game. [ + ]
Handling increased headcount
Signficant headcount growth at Randstad Australia led to an increase in employee queries, threatening to overwhelm the HR Shared Services team. [ + ]
IBM partnership boosts students' cyber skills
High school students in South Australia will benefit from an online cyber skills program available under a partnership with IBM. [ + ]
The passwordless future is here
Password-only cybersecurity will become less effective in 2022, with passwordless authentication using biometrics set to increase in adoption. [ + ]
Addressing the tech skills shortage in Australia
The tech industry is at an impasse between an ongoing skills shortage and the demand for higher tech salaries. [ + ]
Aussie workers anxious about return to office
Over half (63%) of full-time Aussie workers say they'll likely be called back to the office in 2022, despite a newly found freedom to work from anywhere. [ + ]
Test your team, not just your disaster recovery plan
Disaster recovery (DR) plans have evolved into a central mechanism for safeguarding enterprises against the rising threat of cybercrime and natural disasters. [ + ]
Improved IT processes driving Australian businesses
ACM has worked with ManageEngine to deploy its ITIL-compliant help desk solution to improve self-service, communications with staff and asset management. [ + ]
Europe's green initiatives for data centres: are they for Australia?
Data centres account for nearly 4% of Australia's energy consumption. How do we take charge and drive a greener, more sustainable, future? [ + ]
When do gender stereotypes in STEM begin?
A new study suggests that the perception of boys being more interested than girls in computer science and engineering starts by age six. [ + ]
