Industry News
Aussie businesses falling short when meeting data privacy expectations
Australian businesses are failing to keep up with the data privacy expectations of their customers when digitising their offerings, according to a study by SAP. [ + ]
Tesserent boosts cyber capabilities with Loop Secure acquisition
Tesserent has acquired cybersecurity firm Loop Secure to bolster the capabilities of its Cyber 360 security platform. [ + ]
Equinix completes $66m expansion of SY5 data centre
Equinix has completed phase 2 of its expansion of the SY5 data centre in Alexandria, Sydney. The facility is expected to be the largest IBX in Australia when completed. [ + ]
Government extends relief for electronic document execution
The Australian Government has passed the Treasury Laws Amendment to allow companies to once again execute documents and hold meetings using electronic means. [ + ]
Aus fintech investment hits US$890m
Australian fintech investments reached US$890 million in H1'21, according to KPMG's Pulse of Fintech, a biannual report on fintech investment trends. [ + ]
Victoria fast-tracks maths and science teachers
Expressions of interest for the second intake of the Secondary Mathematics and Science Initiative have been opened by the Victorian Government. [ + ]
Tesserent expands NZ services, appoints new senior partner
Tesserent has appointed Hamish Soper to lead its expansion in New Zealand, following its acquisition of Lateral Security. [ + ]
Australian IaaS market to hit $3bn by 2025
Telsyte expects the Australian infrastructure-as-a-service market to balloon from $1.36bn in 2020 to over $3bn by 2025. [ + ]
Join a free virtual conference for educators
The Blackboard Teaching and Learning Conference (TLC) 2021 will be held on 18–19 August. [ + ]
Primary schools to receive dedicated Curriculum AP
Under the NSW Government's plan to lift student results, hundreds of literacy and numeracy experts will be joining public schools around the state. [ + ]
61% of businesses have adopted AI in ITSM
Around 61% of IT managers report that their organisation has adopted AI within their IT service management and IT operational management capabilities. [ + ]
Biza.io calls for consistency in CDR security
Australian Consumer Data Right vendor Biza.io has urged the government to ensure new participants in the scheme are subject to stringent security requirements. [ + ]
Aussie fintech boosts analytics capabilities with Snowflake
Data cloud company Snowflake has been selected by mx51 to support its analytics and customer services activities. [ + ]
Data#3 renews Microsoft certifications, advanced specialisations
Data#3 has successfully renewed its Microsoft Azure MSP certification and attained the Windows Virtual Desktop Advanced Specialisation. [ + ]
Science under the microscope: online event series
One of Australia’s largest online science events is being held from 13 August – 13 September. [ + ]