Industry News
Microsoft to acquire Activision Blizzard
Microsoft has announced plans to acquire game developer and interactive content publisher Activision Blizzard (AB). [ + ]
Bringing retired teachers back 'unworkable': IEU
Calls by NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet to rely on retired teachers and fast-tracked professional accreditation have been rejected by the IEU. [ + ]
Pexip selects Equinix to support rapid growth
Videoconferencing and collaboration solutions provider Pexip has deployed globally in Equinix International Business Exchange (IBX) data centres. [ + ]
New platform addresses specific cyber threats
CyberRes has launched 'Galaxy', an 'immersive cyberthreat experience' that the company says improves cyber resilience. [ + ]
Melbourne drone light display soars after safety checks
A light show featuring more than 380 drones flying in formation over Melbourne's Docklands was given the go-ahead after detailed safety checks by CASA. [ + ]
Swoop enters dark fibre market
Fixed wireless and wholesale network infrastructure provider Swoop has agreed to acquire the dark fibre network assets and customers of SA-based iFibre. [ + ]
COVID booster shot mandated for NSW teachers
School-based staff will now be required to receive their third booster shot, following changes made to mandatory vaccination regulations by the NSW Government. [ + ]
Greater clarity needed around return to school
More clarity is needed from the NSW Government around returning to school with such high COVID infection rates, said the Independent Education Union. [ + ]
Warning issued on drone use after life-threatening incident
Two men in their 40s were rushed to hospital after attempting to retrieve a drone stuck in 66 kV powerlines at Brimbank Park in Melbourne. [ + ]
Sustainability framework for data centre operators
Data centres are responsible for up to 2% of carbon emissions globally — equivalent to that of the airline industry. [ + ]
DXC wins deal with Western Sydney Airport
DXC Technology has secured the contract to act as the master systems integrator for the Western Sydney International Airport project. [ + ]
Algorithm helps robots avoid obstacles
Researchers at University of South Australia (UniSA) have developed an algorithm that helps robots avoid hitting humans and other moving obstacles. [ + ]
Dell unveils vision for sustainable PC design
A new prototype laptop PC developed by Dell was designed to evaluate design ideas that could reduce the total carbon footprint of laptop PCs by around 50%. [ + ]
Velrada launches recruitment drive
Australian Microsoft partner Velrada plans to create at least 60 new positions by the end of FY22 as part of a major recruitment drive. [ + ]
eSafety Commissioner powers strengthened
Details have been released on new laws that provide the eSafety Commissioner with strengthened powers to enforce removal of illegal content. [ + ]
