Industry News
Cognizant to boost Australia-based workforce
IT services company Cognizant plans to open a global delivery centre in Adelaide, and has committed to hiring 1600 new Australian staff by 2026. [ + ]
Tech partnership for education in Africa
A partnership has been formed between Epson and World Mobile (WM) to support education in Africa. [ + ]
Diversity and inclusivity: more than ticking a box
Diversity for the sake of diversity simply doesn't work. Diversity is a by-product for businesses who put great effort into maximising business success. [ + ]
Genetec launches airport badging solution
Genetec has launched a new tool designed to help airports of all sizes comply with regulations for the credentialing of employees and contractors. [ + ]
'Exhausted' Aussie workers prioritise flexibility above pay
Research has found that nearly half of Aussie employees are feeling stressed or exhausted, with 4.7 million willing to switch jobs for less pay but a better employee experience. [ + ]
Australian smartphone market grows 4% in 1H21
Telsyte estimates that 4m smartphones were sold in 1H21 during another strong sales period for Apple iPhones. [ + ]
Updated K-2 syllabuses now digitally available
The NSW Government has digitally released new English and Maths syllabuses for younger students. [ + ]
Business leaders agree tech is key to net zero
Two in three Australian business leaders believe that technology will play a key role in achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050. [ + ]
CASA verifies five new drone safety apps
CASA has approved and published five new drone safety apps based on its innovative Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems Digital Platform. [ + ]
School STEM awards recognise high achievers
Four public schools have taken out top honours in the WA 2021 Governor’s School STEM Awards. [ + ]
AIIA calls for national quantum strategy
The AIIA has urged the federal government to allocate more funding and resources to quantum computing than the $100m committed by Prime Minister Scott Morrison. [ + ]
Open Source Hackathon promotes Aussie tech talent
The University of Canberra, along with the Canberra Innovation Network and Instaclustr, will host an Open Source Hackathon competition from 22–26 November. [ + ]
Capgemini completes acquisition of Empired
Capgemini's acquisition of Empired Limited has been completed, following the initial announcement in July this year. [ + ]
Using artificial intelligence for bushfire detection, management
A UniSA researcher believes that using artificial intelligence and satellites could help detect and prevent bushfires before they become problematic. [ + ]
Fraud management startup Riskified opens Melbourne office
Israeli fraud management startup Riskified has expanded into Australia with the opening of a Melbourne office. [ + ]
