Industry News
Government blocking phishing texts spoofing agencies
A pilot program to block phishing SMSs spoofing senders including Centrelink and myGov has resulted in more than 2500 blocked scam texts in the last year. [ + ]
How children's brains retain language
Researchers have been studying how specific brain regions activate as toddlers remember new words while sleeping. [ + ]
Transitioning back to in-class learning
With NSW and Victoria emerging from lockdown, the Student Wellbeing Hub has updated its COVID-19 wellbeing resource page. [ + ]
ANZ CIOs expect 3.1% budget growth in 2022
CIOs across Australia and New Zealand are expecting the highest annual budget growth for more than 10 years in 2022, Gartner said. [ + ]
Artists on Spotify can now sell merch, with Spotify partnership
Shopify and Spotify have partnered to allow artists on Spotify to connect their profiles to their Shopify stores, to market merchandise directly to fans. [ + ]
Mainframe-reliant organisations urged to boost security
Australian mainframe-reliant organisations should bolster their security in advance of changes to critical infrastructure legislation, according to Micro Focus. [ + ]
UAP using 'robot with eyes' to create urban art
Queensland's Urban Art Projects has developed an innovative method for using robotics to help produce bespoke urban art installations. [ + ]
Buy now, pay later instalments come to child care
Childcare centres will allow parents to use buy now, pay later software to pay for fees, following a deal struck between Zip Pay and Xplor Technologies. [ + ]
NDB disclosures fell 7% in FY21
The number of Notifiable Data Breach disclosures filed with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner fell 7% in FY21. [ + ]
RMIT experts urge passage of crypto reforms
Experts from RMIT's Blockchain Innovation Hub have urged parliament to adopt the findings of the recent Senate inquiry into regulating cryptocurrency assets. [ + ]
Coles launches new tech talent recruitment campaign
Coles' new Relauncher campaign is aimed at giving parents, carers and entrepreneurs a chance to return to the technology workforce after periods of leave. [ + ]
Regulators must curb Google's ad tech dominance: ACCC
The ACCC's request for powers to address Google's ad tech dominance align with actions taken by regulators worldwide, according to Chair Rod Sims. [ + ]
Australia leads APAC in adoption of zero trust
Nearly 90% of Australian organisations have adopted a zero trust strategy in the wake of increased cybersecurity challenges brought on by COVID-19. [ + ]
TIO calls for subsidised satphones in regional areas
The TIO has used its submission to the Regional Telecommunications Review to advocate for measures to narrow the digital divide between urban and rural areas. [ + ]
Openpay, Till partnership offers more flexibility for online shoppers
Openpay has partnered with Till Payments to offer consumers in Australia and New Zealand the option to buy now and pay later (BNPL) at the point of sale. [ + ]
