Industry News
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
Qld mobile app to support victims of DFV
The Queensland Government, Griffith University and Telstra have developed an app designed to help the community support victims of domestic and family violence. [ + ]
COVID tutoring program receives support
The successful design and implementation of the NSW Government's COVID Intensive Learning Support Program has been highlighted by a report. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
Teradata appoints new ANZ MD
Teradata has announced the appointment of Corrine Murphy to the role of Vice President and Managing Director for ANZ. [ + ]
Bitdefender uncovers Omicron malware campaign
Cybercriminals are taking advantage of interest in the new COVID-19 Omicron variant in their global phishing campaigns. [ + ]
Instaclustr for PostgreSQL launched
Instaclustr has announced the general availability of object-relational database software PostgreSQL on its open-source platform. [ + ]
NRL streamlines IT operations
Australia's National Rugby League (NRL) has selected Freshworks' cloud-based IT service management software. [ + ]
Instaclustr teams with Uber to support Cadence
Canberra-based Instaclustr will be supporting Uber's open sourced Cadence business process automation platform. [ + ]
CGI to acquire Aussie tech consultancy Unico
IT and business consultancy firm CGI has announced that its subsidiary, CGI Technology and Solutions Australia, will acquire Unico. [ + ]
LEDC opens edge data centre in Dubbo
Leading Edge Data Centres has opened the third of 26 planned edge data centres, a new $7.7m facility in Dubbo. [ + ]
Visa to introduce botnet detection requirement
Australia will next year become the first market in the world in which Visa will require e-commerce payment providers to adopt botnet detection capabilities. [ + ]
