Industry News
NAB using voice biometrics to verify customers
NAB has signed on 120,000 customers to its VoiceID biometrics authentication service since its launch in November and aims to reach 250,000 by the end of the year. [ + ]
Innovation in early learning awards
Nominations have opened for the HESTA Early Childhood and Education & Care Awards. [ + ]
Vertiv supports education of disadvantaged kids
Vertiv has said it will donate a percentage of its sales to assist the educational needs of disadvantaged children in Australia and New Zealand. [ + ]
85% of firms using webinars during COVID-19
Investment in webinars has grown exponentially, with 59% of firms looking to spend more on the technology in 2020. [ + ]
Super fast internet speed from an optical chip
A team of researchers from Monash, Swinburne and RMIT have recorded a speed of 44.2 Terabits per second from a single optical chip. [ + ]
Experts: Plan for more remote learning
As students return to school across the nation, Professor Neil Selwyn from Monash University suggests remote learning should remain a focus. [ + ]
AIIA backs PM's economic recovery roadmap
The AIIA has endorsed Scott Morrison's economic roadmap for recovery, praising its focus on equipping the workforce with needed digital skills. [ + ]
Consortium launches security, blockchain postgrad courses
RMIT, IBM, Palo Alto and Stone & Chalk have joined forces to offer postgraduate certificates to help meet industry demand for emerging IT specialisations. [ + ]
ICT educators online development
The ICT Educators Virtual Development Series from ACS is designed to support teachers and educators drive high-quality computing education. [ + ]
Australia to make quantum leap in quantum tech research
Australia's quantum technology sector could create as many as 16,000 jobs and $4 billion in annual revenue by 2040, according to a new report by CSIRO. [ + ]
Connected in crisis
The University of Auckland reacted quickly to ensure students remained connected while learning from home during recent lockdowns. [ + ]
Early learning tech funding released
Early childhood infrastructure is getting a boost, courtesy of the Building Blocks planning and funding program run by the Victorian Government. [ + ]
Amazon to build 105 MW solar farm in NSW
Amazon will build a 105 MW solar farm in NSW as part of an accelerated plan to achieve 100% renewable energy by 2025. [ + ]
New malware can steal data from air-gapped systems
ESET researchers have uncovered a new malware toolkit that appears to be designed to exfiltrate data from systems not connected to the internet. [ + ]
Leading Edge Data Centres secures $20m investment
Leading Edge Data Centres, the Australian start-up building a network of edge data centres across regional Australia, has secured a new $20m funding facility. [ + ]
