Industry News
Global perspectives on the future of education
Teachers and parents around the world are keen to understand the future path for education in light of the rapidly evolving current environment. [ + ]
RPA will help businesses recover from COVID, says IDC
Half of A/NZ businesses say there will be more demand for robotic process automation solutions this year as they shift from crisis mode to recovery mode. [ + ]
NZ's UFB program passes one million connections
Ultra-fast broadband is now available to 83% of New Zealand's population and overall uptake is sitting at 58.9%. [ + ]
New app teaches kids how data is used on social platforms
A new educational app is helping kids protect their privacy online by showing what happens to the data they share on social media platforms. [ + ]
NSW announces 'Industry 4.0' diploma
The NSW Government has introduced a new diploma in advanced manufacturing to help support the state's emerging advanced manufacturing industry. [ + ]
"Wellness-equipped" smart offices tipped to boom
Workers itching to ditch remote working for a return to the office will want a new working environment supported by new tech solutions. [ + ]
New online reading and numeracy assessment tool expanded
A new assessment tool designed for use during the COVID-19 pandemic is expanding to Year 3 students after overwhelmingly positive feedback. [ + ]
NEXTDC opens new Perth data centre
NEXTDC has opened a new 20 MW P2 data centre in the Perth CBD to augment its existing P1 data centre in that city. [ + ]
The future of education: online event
As the dust settles and education systems around the world assess responses to recent events, a global online conference focuses on future direction. [ + ]
Claroty uncovers VPN product vulnerabilities
Claroty said it has found and reported critical vulnerabilities in three popular VPN products used in industry to provide secure access to IoT devices. [ + ]
93% of security pros lack the needed tools
Most security professionals lack the tools to detect known security threats and close known vulnerabilities, research from LogRhythm found. [ + ]
Interactive panels provide immersive learning experience
The Victorian College for the Deaf is a modern teaching establishment that utilises technology to provide a safe and engaging learning environment. [ + ]
UNSW raises $1.3 million for IoT cybersecurity start-up
The new company, CyAmast, is based on software developed by Dr Hassan Habibi and his research team at the UNSW School of Engineering and Telecommunications. [ + ]
Mobile banking apps get thumbs up from consumers
Around 53% of online Australian adults are using their smartphones for banking, but extra functionality is needed to increase usage. [ + ]
IoT device install base to hit 55.9bn by 2025: IDC
With an explosion of IoT devices generating vast volumes of data, capitalising on the promise of IoT will require effective management of this data, says IDC. [ + ]
