Industry News
NBN underperforms compared to NZ counterpart
The ACCC and New Zealand counterpart the Commerce Commission have published a joint report comparing performance of the NBN against NZ's UFB network. [ + ]
60% of organisations leveraging digital twins
New research from Capgemini finds that 60% of organisations in major sectors are leaning on digital twins to improve operational performance and sustainability. [ + ]
Centre helps protect small business against cyber threats
A new centre to help NSW small businesses respond to cybersecurity incidents has officially opened at Western Sydney University. [ + ]
If AI invents something, who gets the patent?
Researchers from UNSW Sydney have published a paper exploring intellectual property issues arising from inventions by AI. [ + ]
Scammers taking advantage of hype over NFTs
Tenable has warned that scammers have started taking advantage of the hype over NFTs and cryptocurrencies to target their victims. [ + ]
Telstra pays out $11m in delayed compensation
Telstra has admitted to having inadvertently delayed compensation payments to more than 67,000 customers for missing agreed connection and repair time frames. [ + ]
4.3 million online NAPLAN tests submitted
NAPLAN has now concluded for 2022, with more than 1.2 million students successfully submitting their tests online. [ + ]
'Push' for better mental health in the tech sector
Cisco and Lifeline have joined forces to 'push' for better mental health in the workplace — specifically in the tech sector. [ + ]
Teacher strike action "regrettable"
According to Catholic Education directors, the recent full-day stop work by teachers was disappointing. [ + ]
Coles encourages women to build careers in tech
Coles is partnering with Dream Big Australia to encourage women to participate in STEAM-focused careers. [ + ]
BAI announces $20m sustainability program
Broadcast services company BAI has announced plans to invest $20 million over five years towards its goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2040. [ + ]
AI co-workers to work more than humans by 2025: report
A report prepared by ServiceNow and AI expert Catriona Wallace explores AI-enabled trends expected to overhaul work life in Australia over the next few years. [ + ]
Putting First Nations educators in primary schools
The new federal government made an election pledge that would see 60 First Nations educators placed in primary schools. [ + ]
Digital upgrade connects regional students
The Regional Access Gap (RAG) program is giving schools across NSW a technology and education boost. [ + ]
Charles Sturt appoints behavioural data science leader
Charles Sturt University has appointed behavioural data science expert Ganna Pogrebna to lead its new Cybersecurity and Data Science Institute. [ + ]
