Industry News
Uni partnership to deliver leadership program in public schools
NSW Department of Education has announced the winning bid for a professional learning program. [ + ]
Telstra says it has reached 50% 5G coverage
Telstra's 5G network now covers 50% of the population and is on track to expand to reach 75% by the end of June, the company says. [ + ]
Big data, analytics to grow by US$41.9bn by 2024
Asia–Pacific big data analytics solutions revenue will increase by US$ 41.9 billion by 2024, according to IDC research. [ + ]
Revealed: the most in-demand tech skills for 2021
Skillsoft has detailed the top tech skills trends in 2020 and forecast the most in-demand skills for 2021, such as data analytics and cloud fundamentals. [ + ]
nbn claims to set 5G long-range transmission world record
NBN Co claims it has achieved a world record for long-range 5G transmission using mmWave, in live testing at an nbn site in Mortlake, Victoria. [ + ]
Assessing online reading tools
The iRead project focuses on supporting primary school children in becoming confident and skilled readers. [ + ]
Study shows reading code uses non-language cognitive skills
A new study highlights the cognitive and neural systems required to undertake computer programming tasks. [ + ]
LEDC enters agreement with NBN to improve regional internet
Leading Edge Data Centres has entered into a wholesale broadband agreement with NBN Co to build infrastructure for RSPs to connect to its data centres. [ + ]
Australia calls on EU to protect children online
Australia and its Five Country partners have urged the EU to protect children around the world by addressing consequences of its ePrivacy Directive. [ + ]
IDC reveals steady growth for public cloud IT infrastructure
Vendor revenue from sales of IT infrastructure products for public and private cloud environments increased 9.4% in the third quarter of 2020, according to IDC. [ + ]
Starter smartphone prioritises cybersafety
A new smartphone designed for first-time users puts online safety at the forefront. [ + ]
Rise in remote work drives global spend on wearable devices
Gartner has forecast that global spending on wearable devices will reach $81.5 billion in 2021, driven by increased interest in health monitoring during COVID-19. [ + ]
Warning for Aussies over QR code, COVID-19 vaccination scams
Avast is warning Australians to be aware of cyber threats around QR codes and potential online COVID-19 vaccination scams, as more COVID-19 outbreaks occur. [ + ]
Scientists unveil fastest optical neuromorphic processor
Researchers have demonstrated a powerful optical neuromorphic processor for artificial intelligence that is capable of processing ultralarge-scale data. [ + ]
Online higher ed company bolsters local presence
Indian online higher education company upGrad has signalled its commitment to the APAC market. [ + ]
