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Victoria faces slow growth in ICT workforce
Victoria's technology workforce is expected to grow by just 1.8% per annum from 2020 to 2025, the lowest projected growth nationally, according to the ACS. [ + ]
Millions of devices vulnerable to TCP/IP exploits
A study into seven open source TCP/IP stacks found 33 vulnerabilities capable of triggering remote code execution, DoS and even takeover of a device. [ + ]
Using VR to teach in unexpected ways
SAE Creative Media Institute is using cutting-edge VR technology to deliver an immersive experience for audio students. [ + ]
Future of work in the digital economy
Industry leaders and academics examine the impact of COVID-19 and analyse the skills required to drive accelerated digital transformation. [ + ]
IT in the year of COVID-19
COVID-19 has accelerated the adoption of many technologies — some positive, some negative — but will 2021 see a return to the 'normal' way of doing things? [ + ]
67% of Australian workers concerned about their job security
Most Australian workers are alarmed about the financial health and long-term prospects of their employer following the impact of COVID-19. [ + ]
Telstra committed to Aussie tech skills development
It's been a busy time for Telstra, forming partnerships with universities throughout Australia to ensure graduates are equipped with the requisite skills. [ + ]
NT should become a "digital gateway to Asia"
A Northern Territory Government-sponsored report recommends the establishment of a data centre industry that can serve the fast-growing SEA internet population. [ + ]
Dematic to deploy automated distribution centre for Woolworths
The 40,700-square-metre National Distribution Centre is planned to feature wall-to-wall automation, providing the flexibility to cater for seasonal and other peaks in demand. [ + ]
ASD continuing to disrupt foreign cybercrime
The ASD has successfully disrupted the operations of several sophisticated criminal gangs taking advantage of COVID-19 to prey on Australians. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
