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Australian cybersecurity market worth $5.6bn in 2020
Australian spending on cybersecurity reached $5.6bn this year, with more than half of spending going to local providers, according to AustCyber. [ + ]
Robots helping sick kids 'teleport' to the classroom
Remote learning — and social isolation — is an ongoing reality for thousands of sick children around the country. [ + ]
Victoria commits $626m for digital infrastructure overhaul
The Victorian Government will spend $626m for projects aimed at enhancing the state's broadband, mobile and other digital infrastructure. [ + ]
Using AI to tackle climate change
AI-powered use cases for climate action could help organisations meet up to 45% of their Economic Emission Intensity targets of the Paris Agreement. [ + ]
Telstra to split into three as part of T22 strategy
Telstra has proposed to spin off its fixed infrastructure assets, its passive mobile infrastructure and its retail operations into three separate legal entities. [ + ]
High-speed broadband subs pass 5m in 1Q21
The ACCC's latest Wholesale Market Indicators Report found that the number of subscriptions to broadband plans above 50 Mbps reached 5.2m last quarter. [ + ]
Govt releases critical infrastructure exposure draft
Australian critical infrastructure providers would have to comply with new security obligations under draft legislation now out for consultation. [ + ]
Using data to unlock student potential
Alumni from Monash University have developed an online interactive education platform designed to capture and report student progression in real time. [ + ]
Crypto winter, COVID-19 cost blockchain market $2.8 billion
The blockchain market has lost US$2.8 billion over the last two years, with the 2018 crypto winter and the COVID-19 pandemic affecting industry growth. [ + ]
Are we ready for AI in teaching?
Researchers are working to determine student perceptions of AI-based teachers, to foster better machine learning design. [ + ]
Wi-Fi: a weak link in the home working comms chain
To limit the damage done by a successful cyber attack, companies should ensure each of its employees has access only to those files required to do their job. [ + ]
VR a game changer for intellectual disability
A new virtual reality (VR) program developed by the University of South Australia is poised to help children overcome learning difficulties. [ + ]
Government must cooperate on critical infrastructure reforms
ITPA is closely monitoring developments with the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act and lobbying on the industry's behalf. [ + ]
Accelerator delivers future skills education
The Future Minds Accelerator has taken future skills courses to K-12 students and educators in regional WA. [ + ]
STEM influence uneven before school even starts
A new study has found that STEM television programming aimed at three- to six-year-olds in the US shows race and gender bias. [ + ]
