Industry News
KnowBe4, OneLogin aim to set new Guinness World Record
This Cybersecurity Awareness Month, KnowBe4 and OneLogin will attempt to set an Official Guinness World Record for the most views of a cybersecurity lesson on YouTube. [ + ]
Microsoft partner Avanade appoints new Australia GM
Microsoft partner Avanade has appointed Laura Malcolm as its Australia General Manager, responsible for accelerating the growth of Avanade's Australian business. [ + ]
Orro acquires eSecure to boost cybersecurity skills
IT services company Orro has acquired managed security services provider eSecure to bolster its cybersecurity services offerings. [ + ]
BlackBerry updates SecuSUITE to secure phone calls from eavesdropping
BlackBerry has updated its SecuSUITE for Government solution to offer full end-to-end encryption for group phone calls, to better protect government agencies. [ + ]
School kids use app to protect wildlife
School students from Kangaroo Island are using an app to help protect bushfire-impacted birds. [ + ]
New AI centre to partner with Australian business
RMIT's Centre for Industrial AI Research and Innovation (CIAIRI) will bring leading researchers in AI together with industry partners. [ + ]
Embedding consent education into the curriculum
A roundtable discussion is due to be held about how best to teach respectful relationships, sex and consent within schools. [ + ]
AustCyber announces return of Australian Cyber Week 2021
AustCyber's 2021 Australian Cyber Week is scheduled for 25–29 October and will generate awareness about the Australian cybersecurity industry. [ + ]
Unhappy customers spending up to $1.2bn more on phone plans
A new survey from comparison website Finder has revealed that Australians are paying an extra $1.2 billion per year on mobile phone plans with which they are unsatisfied. [ + ]
Cyber threats surge 13% in FY21: ACSC
The ACSC's Annual Cyber Threat Report found that cyber threats reported to the agency grew 13% during FY21 as attackers sought to take advantage of the pandemic. [ + ]
ANZ organisations recognised for CX excellence
Cloud CX platform Genesys has recognised organisations across the world for innovation and dedication to reimagining the customer experience. [ + ]
Queensland Rugby League invests in TechnologyOne SaaS solution
Queensland Rugby League has invested in OneCorporate, a new enterprise software solution from TechnologyOne, to enhance its back-end technology systems. [ + ]
Schoolzine, Enquiry Tracker form partnership
Provider of K-12 CRM technology, Enquiry Tracker, has formed a strategic partnership with Schoolzine, a parent engagement platform. [ + ]
MYOB, Thoughtworks partner to nurture tech talent
MYOB and Thoughtworks have partnered to provide emerging tech talent with mentoring and real-world operational experiences to address Australia's skills shortage. [ + ]
ACCC approves eftpos, BPAY, NPP merger
The ACCC has authorised the proposed merger of eftpos with BPAY Group Holding and NPP Australia, after accepting a court-enforceable undertaking from the parties. [ + ]
