Industry News
Researchers develop quantum-safe blockchain protocol
Researchers have developed MatRiCT, a blockchain protocol that is secure against quantum computers and protects the privacy of users and their transactions. [ + ]
Study: business recovery from COVID-19 could take three years
A study by DXC Technology and Telsyte has found that businesses across Australia and New Zealand could recover from the 2020 disruptions within three years. [ + ]
Pandemic inspires primary school-aged inventor
In the style of a true inventor, a primary school-aged science and tech fan has developed a digital gadget he hopes will help stop the spread of COVID-19. [ + ]
Accenture to establish Adelaide hub, create 2000 jobs
Technology and services giant Accenture will establish a hub in Adelaide, to collaborate with other hubs across Australia as well as overseas operations. [ + ]
First round of Building Blocks projects announced
Building Blocks delivers the early childhood infrastructure — including technology — required to give students the best start to their schooling. [ + ]
NAB bolsters cybersecurity with bug bounty
NAB, in partnership with Bugcrowd, has launched a cyber bug bounty program, with a reward for researchers who uncover vulnerabilities in the bank's environment. [ + ]
ZeroLogon vulnerability being actively exploited
Microsoft has warned that attackers are attempting to actively exploit the ZeroLogon escalation of privilege vulnerability in Windows Server patched last month. [ + ]
Rising cyber attacks drive APAC managed security spend
GlobalData predicts that managed security services revenue in the APAC region will reach $17 billion by 2024, fuelled by increasing cyber attacks. [ + ]
Finalists revealed for 2020 Women in Technology Awards
More than 40 women from across Queensland have been announced as finalists in the 2020 Women in Technology Awards, with winners to be announced in October. [ + ]
AIIA: Victorian tech industry needs clear exit strategy
The AIIA is calling for the Victorian Government to provide a clear roadmap and exit strategy post-COVID-19 for tech businesses in Victoria. [ + ]
E-learning pioneer receives entrepreneur award
Shane Hill, founder and creator of e-learning and educational tools including Mathletics, has received the ACT Pearcey Entrepreneur Award. [ + ]
Gartner: RPA software revenue to reach $1.89bn by 2021
Forecasts from Gartner reveal that the global revenue for robotic process automation software could reach $1.89 billion in 2021 — a 19.5% increase from 2020. [ + ]
Students document pandemic with AR technology
A new competition will enable students to create an augmented reality experience that documents how they spent time during the COVID-19 pandemic. [ + ]
Reduced CO2 emissions the silver lining to cloud migrations
Accenture's Green Behind the Cloud report has revealed that migration to the public cloud can reduce CO2 emissions by almost 60 million tonnes a year. [ + ]
Inclusion in isolation
Victoria's ongoing COVID-19 lockdown is making inclusive education difficult, say Monash University researchers. [ + ]
